New Castle County Glasgow Park Tennis and Basketball Court Renovation | Newark, DE
New Castle County Glasgow Park Tennis and Basketball Court Renovation | Newark, DE
Location: Newark, DE
Client: New Castle County
Facility: Tennis and Basketball Courts
Project Type: Tennis Court Milling and Paving; Basketball Court Resurfacing and Crack Repair
Sports: Tennis, Basketball
Surface: Asphalt and Acrylic Court Coating
Scope: Tennis Court Milling and Paving, Stone Base Grading, Basketball Court Crack Repair, Acrylic Coating, Tennis Net and Post Installation
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed tennis and basketball court renovations at Glasgow Park for New Castle County in Newark, Delaware.
The Client
Glasgow Park brings together athletic courts, walking trails, a skate bowl, playgrounds, and a fishing pond. The county park also hosts a farmers market and community programs.
The Challenge
The tennis courts required milling and paving, while the basketball courts required minor crack repairs before both received new acrylic coatings. The renovation marked Keystone’s eighth park project for New Castle County.
Construction Process
The project was initiated with a mill and pave of the existing tennis courts, fine grading the stone base. Keystone Sports Construction then repaired the basketball courts’ minor surface cracking with crack repair material. A new acrylic surface coating was then installed on both the basketball and tennis courts. Afterward, tennis and basketball line striping was provided for the courts, and netting and posts were installed.
Project Details
- Milling and paving of the existing tennis courts.
- Fine grading of the stone base.
- Minor surface crack repairs on the basketball courts.
- Acrylic surface coating for the tennis and basketball courts.
- Tennis net and post installation.
Materials & Systems
- Asphalt pavement for the tennis courts.
- Court crack repair material.
- Acrylic court coating.
Design Elements
- Tennis court line striping.
- Basketball court line striping.
FAQs
When does a court need milling and paving rather than resurfacing? Resurfacing renews the acrylic finish over pavement that remains suitable for play. Milling and paving addresses the pavement itself by removing the specified asphalt layer and installing new pavement before applying court coatings. This more extensive work may be appropriate when pavement deterioration cannot be resolved through surface repairs alone. Evaluating the underlying condition helps determine whether fresh coatings are sufficient or the court needs a new paved surface.
How are cracks repaired before a court is resurfaced? The appropriate repair depends on whether cracking is limited to the playing surface or extends into the pavement beneath it. Keystone evaluates the location, extent, and condition of the cracks before selecting a treatment. Addressing those defects before applying new acrylic coatings helps prepare a more consistent surface; simply coating over a crack does not resolve an underlying structural problem. More extensive pavement damage may require a broader renovation.