Construction Resumes at Mazarick Park Tennis Center After Delays

Fayetteville, NC — Construction is officially back on track at the long-anticipated Mazarick Park Tennis Center after months of delays caused by contractor issues. The City of Fayetteville has confirmed that the project is once again moving forward, with steel framing now g

oing up on-site and groundwork underway for the facility’s tennis and pickleball courts.

Once completed, the new tennis center will include 15 tennis courts, a championship court, four pickleball courts, locker rooms, a player lounge, dedicated instructional areas, and a pro shop. The space is being designed to serve players of all ages and levels, supporting both recreational use and organized programs including tournaments, youth camps, and adult leagues.

The project is funded through a combination of the voter-approved Parks and Recreation bond and federal dollars provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). After legal and contractual complications with the original contractor, the city awarded a new construction contract in early 2025 to M&E Contracting.

M&E Contracting, a Fayettev

ille-based firm, has a long history of handling public and commercial builds across the region. Their recent work includes improvements at the Dorothy Gilmore Therapeutic Recreation Center and other local municipal projects.

According to the city’s latest update, the Mazarick Park Tennis Center is expected to be completed by late summer or early fall of 2025.

City officials say the upgraded facility will be a major step forward for the city’s parks system, offering top-quality amenities and growing Fayetteville’s role in regional sports and recreation.

— Kres Thomas, FayToday News