1. Parks & Recreation Suburban/Rural Urban

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

3. Parks and Recreation Suburban/Rural

4. Parks and Recreation Urban

5. Parks and Recreation Urban

6. 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

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

8. Collegiate/High School

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

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

12. Competition Facilities Clubhouse Court

13. Competition Facilities Clubhouse Court

14. Competition Facilities Field Court Conversion

15. Competition Facilities

16. Clubhouse/Administration

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

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

19. Clubhouse/Administration

21. How many courts do we need? Rule of thumb  For serious players 3-4 hours per week One court can support 20-40 players  Schools One court per 200 to 300 students

22. How many courts do we need? Based on the number of players within 6 miles or 15-20 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

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

24. 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

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

26. 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

27. Property Selection/Development Area Plan for expansion Dream Big!