Hello neighbors,
There is something afoot at Prospect Park and the TENNIS CENTER that nobody seems to know about.
You've probably seen the two big white Bubbles over the tennis courts for the winter season.
The Prospect Park Alliance is now planning on covering both tennis courts with the big ugly white bubble YEAR ROUND! This would potentially start in October 2025.
The major issues are:
1. The emotional impact - most of us look forward to being outside in the sunshine and feeling connected to nature, the park and each other.
2. The aesthetic impact - it's a huge eyesore, it blocks the visual flow of the neighborhood, and blocks the Parade Grounds from the main park.
3. Environmental impact - they'll have to heat it in the winter and use air conditioning in the summer. This, at a time when the city is going to start fining co-ops and other buildings for not reducing their carbon footprint!
4. Concerns that this Public park will eventually become a private, for-pay tennis center that people are not going to be able to afford and enjoy.
For as long as I can remember, the tennis courts at Prospect Park have been a haven for tennis enthusiasts like myself. They have served as a vibrant community hub where players of all levels come together to enjoy the fresh air and natural beauty of Brooklyn, NY.
However, the Prospect Park Alliance is planning something that threatens our cherished outdoor experience—a permanent structure over the tennis courts.
Please sign this petition we’ve started on Change.org, Stop the Bubble Protest Page, or visit the page for more info.We are hoping to have updates as we continue to communicate with the Alliance. We’ll share any new information on the sites on which we’ve currently posted and on the petition site itself.
Thanks for your support and kind regards,
Joey Douglas
