When tennis players return this week to South Olive Park , roughly six months after the courts were closed for a $2.5 million facelift, any celebration will be muted.

Those who have seen the revamped West Palm Beach center marveled at the shimmering blue and green surface that covers the once cracked and crumbling hard courts. The addition of three courts means recreational players are less likely to be turned away when the center’s competitive women’s doubles teams are practicing or lessons or other events are underway.

But, while the 12-court center at the south end of the city looks good, many claim its future doesn’t.

“Everyone is just so sad,” doubles player Chrisana Blanco said of proposed changes that she and her teammates fear could ruin the popular center. Recreational player

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