XS Tennis construction of new tennis facility in under way.
State-of-the-art complex will house over 30 courts, new classrooms and community rooms
CHICAGO – Construction is officially underway at XS Tennis Village, a state-of-the-art athletic and academic facility in Chicago’s Washington Park neighborhood. Chicago general contractor Summit Design + Build, LLC started construction following a kick-off with Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd) in late August.
The new complex is being erected on a 14 acre site at 5100 S. State St. Of the total 316,650 square feet, 110,000 will be indoor space featuring 12 full-size tennis courts; 4 mini 10 and under tennis courts; locker rooms; offices; players’ lounge, and an 8,100 square foot fitness center with a basketball court and sprinting lane. The 206,650 square feet of outdoor space will feature 15 full-size tennis courts, four clay and 11 hard surface, and will include three stadium courts; two basketball courts, and a 150-meter running track.
“The programs that XS Tennis provides are very important to Washington Park and the surrounding communities,” said Adam Miller, President, Summit Design + Build. “We’re proud to be a part of the team that will bring this project to life so that XS Tennis can continue to live out its mission and support Chicago’s youth.”
A stone’s throw away from the Dan Ryan expressway and a five minute drive from the University of Chicago, XS Tennis Village will serve more than 5,000 youth and community members from Washington Park and other nearby neighborhoods including Woodlawn, Hyde Park, Bronzeville and Englewood. In addition to athletics, the new center will provide academic enrichment through programs like free tutoring, homework support, ACT and SAT prep, mentoring, and health and wellness education. Three classrooms, community activity rooms, a computer learning center, and library will be used for these services.
Williams Architects, who specialize in public architecture and recreational spaces, is providing architectural services for the project.
