Tennis & Pickleball Center Court Replacement Project
updated 3/5/26:
What is the Tennis & Pickleball Center Court Replacement Project?
The court replacement project at the Incline Village Tennis & Pickleball Center will improve the safety and playability of the tennis courts at the facility.
The Tennis Center has been a valued part of the District’s Capital Infrastructure since its construction in 1979. In 2016, Lloyd Engineering completed a Facility Assessment and Master Plan, which highlighted the aging condition of Courts 1-7, then 35 years old. The 2016 Master Plan identified several issues, including asphalt courts with acrylic surfacing, inadequate site drainage relying solely on infiltration, and the need for ongoing repair and resurfacing. Recommendations included upgrading drainage and BMPs to meet TRPA standards and reconstructing Courts 1-7 within 5-7 years.
In August 2023, Engineering Staff partnered with Black Eagle Consulting, a local expert in asphalt and geotechnical analysis, to assess the courts’ current conditions. Their findings revealed full-depth cracking, differential movement, low areas with ponding, and tree root intrusion, confirming the courts are failing and require replacement as outlined in the 2016 Master Plan.
Where is the project at in the planning/design/construction process?
Looking ahead, the District is budgeting based on real numbers from recent 2023 court reconstruction projects within the basin. The plan includes designing, constructing, and certifying all BMPs within the project area to meet TRPA standards within the next 3-5 years.
The District (IVGID) issued a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on August 28, 2025, seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide design services. This phase represents the initial assessment and design development stage of a larger project that proposes the full replacement of Tennis Courts 1–7 at the Incline Tennis Center. The scope includes evaluating opportunities for optimal court reconfiguration, upgraded lighting, and other improvements to enhance the overall facility.
Three Design Professional teams submitted SOQs for the project. The Selection Committee chose Lloyd Consulting Group, whose submission demonstrated the strongest relevant experience, a clear understanding of phasing constraints for maintaining limited operations during construction, and a thorough understanding of the site drainage and TRPA compliance requirements. Lloyd Consulting Group was determined by the Selection Committee to be the most qualified Design Professional for the project.
The 30% Design is due April 2026.
