Parks & Recreation Suburban/Rural Urban

Parks and Recreation Avoid Decentralized Facilities Tennis Centers/Hubs –Economical Programming –Maintenance –Special Events

Parks and Recreation Suburban/Rural

Parks and Recreation Urban

Parks and Recreation Urban

Collegiate/High School Should Serve Multiple Needs –Varsity Training and Competition –Academic Sports Programs –Intramural Activities –Student, Faculty and Staff Recreation –Summer Camps and Clinics –Partnering Efforts with Local Community

Collegiate/High School Minimum of Six Courts Comparable Courts are Required Spectator Seating

Collegiate/High School

Competition Facilities Should consider for all types of facilities Dependent on the type of competition planned

Competition Facilities General –Field courts based on ladder –Stadium/Exhibition for final matches

Competition Facilities Clubhouse Court

Competition Facilities Clubhouse Court

Competition Facilities Field Court Conversion

Competition Facilities

Clubhouse/Administration

Facility Control –Front Desk Offices –Facility Manager –Tennis Professionals Restrooms Facility Storage Mechanical Space

Clubhouse/Administration Player Lounge Pro Shop Snack Bar Locker Rooms Meeting Rooms Special Space –Teaming Opportunities

Clubhouse/Administration

How many courts do we need? Rule of thumb  For serious players 3-4 hours per week One court can support players  Schools One court per 200 to 300 students

How many courts do we need? Based on the number of players within 6 miles or minutes driving time Calculate based on  Hours of operation  Number of existing courts in the community  Public vs. private courts  Indoor and outdoor courts available  Number of lighted courts  Average age and average income  Number of tourists  Types of surfacing available

How many courts do we need? Factors that affect number of courts  Singles vs. doubles players  Climate  Programming Leagues Lessons Tournaments Recreation

How many courts do we need? Minimum number of courts for effective tennis programming  Public/private tennis facilities 4 courts minimum per tennis surface type  Schools 4-6 courts minimum

Property Selection/Development Area Factors that affect development area:  Topography  Environmental/sensitive areas  Local Codes/Zoning  Facility Programming

Property Selection/Development Area General Guidelines  4 courts – 1.5 acres  6 courts – 2.5 acres  8 courts – 3.0 acres  10 courts – 3.5 acres  12 courts – 4.0 acres

Property Selection/Development Area Plan for expansion Dream Big!