For those who cannot imagine leaving their tennis racquet behind when off to vacation, there are plenty of great tennis playing opportunities in South Florida. There is no reason why you can’t improve your tennis game while relaxing. Practice your favorite sport in a paradise setting of swaying palm trees and ocean sea breezes. Don’t let the Florida sun dissuade you- a day spent on the court will be available all year around, and during the cooler months, it’s downright pleasant.
Tennis Centers
David Park Tennis Center
This outstanding, award-winning tennis facility features 12 lighted tennis courts, including three hard courts and nine hydro clay courts, which are very easy on the joints. This facility is replete with lockers and showers are for both men and women. Also on the premises is a fully stocked pro shop, boasting stringing services, tennis accessories, and a snack shop. No place would be complete without private lessons which are plentiful at this center.
Jimmy Evert Tennis Center
Located in Fort Lauderdale’s tropical Holiday Park, this facility retains the title of one of the finest public tennis facilities. With a rich history of contributing to the development of tennis professionals, Chris Evert and Jennifer Capriati. The center has 18 lighted clay courts, three hard courts, clubhouse with locker and shower facilities, lounge, pro shop, private lessons, ball machine rental, racquet stringing and a Tennis Hall of Fame. This facility hosts local, national tournaments and city’s adult championships. For more information, contact 954-828-5378.
Tennis Center of Coral Springs
This multi-level municipal red clay tennis facility has twelve clay and four hard courts. The breathtaking waterfront view from the restaurant terrace and the court side seating for tournament play are great bonuses. Locker rooms, massage room, pro shop, meeting room/banquet hall, professional lessons, leagues and clinics are featured at this location.
Sans Souci Tennis Center
This North Miami center has 10 hard courts, 1 clay court, a dual-sided practice wall, tennis leagues, clinics and lessons. This wonderful, well maintained and reasonably priced location is little known. Visitors often find themselves alone enjoying all this facility offers without having to wait. For more information, call 305-893-7130.
Biltmore Tennis Center
A bit pricier than most of the other tennis facilities, this will be a treat you won’t want to miss. Hit the ball as you stare at the beautiful Biltmore Hotel, and enjoy state of the art courts. Its an impressive location. You will feel like you are playing amongst celebrities and stars for all the posh. All the amenities other centers feature can be found here.
Tennis Resorts
For a total immersion, there are plenty of tennis resorts to choose from, where tennis players can take lessons from experts, experience personalized clinics, be matched with others at their level, and participate in vacation tournaments on state of the art tennis facilities. Here are three top billed resorts in South Florida:
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort
Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club
