The tennis courts at the Ripon Community Center have shown their age in recent years.

Resurfacing and patching up large cracks on two of the four City of Ripon courts were Band-Aid approach for the short term.

A long-term solution may be on the way.

On Tuesday, the Ripon City Council adopted a resolution, approving the filing of the project application for the State of California Proposition 68 per capita grant funds.

No discussion was necessary from elected leaders.

This will help pave the way for the City to remove the asphalt courts and install new tennis courts at Acacia Park.

“Grant funding from Proposition 68 will help cover a large portion of the total cost,” said Recreation Director Kye Stevens in his report.

He noted that the total cost to reconstruct the tennis courts is estimated at between $350,000 to $400,000.

Proposition 68, which was approved by voters on June 4, 2018, could provide about $178,000 to Ripon.

Stevens indicated that the remaining cost for project could likely come out of the Parks & Recreation Capital Fund.

The tennis courts get plenty of play. Besides the various programs of the Parks & Recreation Department, the Ripon Christian High teams call the facilities their home court.