Thanks to the voter-approved 2022 Safety and Livability Bond, the City of Salem is expected to start improvements to the sports court facilities at River Road Park in northeast Salem and Sumpter School Park in south Salem on Monday, August 12, 2024, and complete them by late November 2024.
Key Improvements:
The improvements will include:
- New asphalt surfacing
- Installation of new tennis posts, nets, and anchor straps
- Striping for pickleball on either side of each tennis net
- Addition of benches, waste receptacles and drinking water fountains
- Enhanced walkways for improved court accessibility
- Replacement of fencing
Construction Impacts:
Parking availability at River Road Park will be limited during construction. Access to areas within the construction zone will be restricted while work is ongoing. For a full list of available Salem parks and details about their amenities, visit www.cityofsalem.net/parks.
Construction Schedule:
The contractor will work Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning August 12, 2024. All construction activities are weather-dependent. Work at both River Road and Sumpter Parks will happen at the same time.
Details:
Construction begins August 12 – sports courts to close, followed by:
- Removal of current sport court facilities
- Paving of new court surface
- Improvements to walkways for court accessibility
- Fence replacement
- Installation of benches, waste receptacles, and drinking fountains
- Landscaping
- Sports court scheduled to reopen by late November of 2024.
About the Safety and Livability Bond
The Safety and Livability Bond, approved by voters in 2022, aims to enhance the safety, accessibility, and livability of our community through various infrastructure projects. The sport court improvements at River Road Park and Sumpter School Park are a testament to the positive impact of this bond on our city’s recreational facilities.
The City of Salem is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all residents and visitors. For more information on future Safety and Livability Bond projects, visit www.cityofsalem.net/2022bond.
