Boston – Kaplan Construction announced the start of Phases 3 and 4 at Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center in Dorchester. Building on the completion of the first two phases in 2024, Kaplan will deliver additional renovations and an 8,300sf addition to expand programming and enhance the overall campus experience.
“After successfully completing the first two phases of Sportsmen’s capital improvements plan, we’re thrilled to continue our partnership,” said Nathan Peck, president of Kaplan Construction. “These next and final phases further integrate athletics, education, and community by creating welcoming, functional spaces that advance Sportsmen’s mission.”
Phase 3 introduces a new single-story steel and light-gauge metal-framed connector building constructed within the existing open-air breezeways between Sportsmen’s three court buildings. The addition will physically unify the campus while creating new locker rooms, a gym, and social gathering space for members and youth program participants. Additionally, the space will feature a permanent Breaking the Barriers exhibit celebrating the history of Black tennis in America and the athletes who challenged exclusion, along with another exhibit highlighting Billie Jean King’s fight for equal pay for women. This phase also includes two new outdoor tennis courts and additional outdoor recreation space at the rear of the property, expanding opportunities for summer camp and other programming.
Phase 4 focuses on the renovation and strategic expansion of existing first-floor spaces. The lobby will be relocated as a ground-level welcome center, allowing the current lobby space to be transformed into a new welcome center, while former office areas will be converted into a teaching kitchen, multi-purpose community space, and a viewing gallery. The work also includes a new pro shop and additional office space for staff, designed to improve daily operations and support long-term growth. Careful coordination will allow the facility to remain active throughout construction, maintaining access for staff, tennis players, and youth learning center participants.
Rendering of front entry
“Sportsmen’s has transformed dramatically in recent years, and this phase represents our most meaningful investment yet,” said Toni Wiley, CEO of Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center. “Kaplan’s familiarity with our campus brings invaluable continuity to this work. Their team understands how to operate within a highly active facility while prioritizing safety and keeping our mission at the center of every decision.”
In 2024, Kaplan Construction completed the first two phases of Sportsmen’s campus transformation, including the construction of a new 24,000sf prefabricated building housing four indoor tennis courts and a connector linking the new and existing facilities. The work also included a 6,500sf renovation of the enrichment program areas, reconfigured restrooms, and upgraded building systems. All work was completed within an active, occupied facility.
With support from a wide community of donors and partners, Sportsmen’s secured $17.7 million of the $20 million required to complete the expansion. New Balance Foundation is among the major supporters helping to make this next phase possible.
The project team members for Phases 3 and 4 also include New Atlantic Development, owner’s representative; Utile, architect; RSE Associates, structural engineer; BLW Engineers, MEP/FP engineer; Samiotes Consultants, civil engineer; McPhail Associates, geotechnical engineer; and G2 Collaborative, landscape architect.
