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How We Can Help

We can deliver FREE management assessments to cities, help with capital plans and court renovations, provide funds, and answer tough questions about staffing and program support. As a non-profit ourselves, we understand the challenges cities face. We are here to support you.

USTA Florida offers funding and resources to help cities and developers invest in tennis infrastructure and make it work better. For the last seven years, we’ve managed public tennis centers in four different cities in Florida. And our Board leaders have decades of experience in Florida tennis.

Check out the information below on USTA Florida’s tennis management and USTA’s tennis venue services. Contact us at any time for an assessment or help.

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USTA Florida Foundation

Since 2005, USTA Florida Section Foundation has had a community impact of over $2,000,000 by assisting community tennis associations, parks and recreation agencies, national junior tennis and learning locations, tennis clubs, service organizations, schools, colleges, and many other tennis entities. The USTA Florida Section Foundation grants are designed to provide funding to organizations and entities who are working to promote tennis in their communities.

USTA Tennis Venue Services

The USTA offers competitive grant funding to tennis facilities that are open to the public and meet the requirements outlined below. Funding eligibility is based on many criteria including the scope and complexity of the project, the number of tennis courts at the facility, and in the case of Category 3 projects. The successful completion of a technical review.

USTA National: Tennis Venue Services

Tennis facilities symbolize more than just a space to play the sport. They represent a thriving community, camaraderie and healthy competition. With top-notch support and resources, USTA’s Tennis Venue Services team is your partner in making your tennis facility the place to be. Together, let’s up your game and create unforgettable moments for everyone that steps foot on your courts.

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About Our Tennis Management Division

When we partner with a community, we make significant facility improvements, run programs that cover all ages and demographics, and leverage promotional tools to reach new audiences. When consumers see a USTA Florida Managed Facility, they know they are getting the best tennis experience. That’s our mission.

Facilities We Manage & Operate

Our journey started with the addition of the Racquet Club of Cocoa Beach in January of 2018, and then Fort Walton Beach in the Fall. We are looking forward to adding more facilities. Watch our news for announcements or check back here for new facilities that become a “USTA Florida Managed Facility”.

Crandon Park Tennis Center

Riverside Racquet Complex

Play Tennis Gainesville

Racquet Club of Cocoa Beach

Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center

Operated Since 2026

Crandon Park Tennis Center

Crandon Park has a rich history intertwined with the Miami Open, one of the world’s great tennis tournaments that was held there from 1987 to 2018. The efforts of Butch and Cliff Buchholz, along with Merrett Stierheim and others, led to the tournament’s relocation to this world-class facility that made Key Biscayne one of world’s most famous sites in tennis. Crandon Park was the epicenter of the Miami Open, hosting world-class players and creating memorable moments in the sport’s history. Its eventual transition to the Hard Rock Stadium marked a significant chapter in the tournament’s evolution, signifying the growth and expansion of professional tennis in Florida.

Managed Since 2023

Riverside Racquet Complex

Riverside Racquet Complex is a premier tennis facility under USTA Florida management with deep roots in Florida’s rich tennis history. Most notably, it served as the training ground for Mardy Fish, a celebrated Davis Cup standout and captain who rose to become one of Florida’s most accomplished tennis performers. His journey from these courts to the national stage, along with his ongoing commitment to the sport and personal well-being, reflects what Riverside truly stands for: a community where passion, dedication, and world-class training come together to inspire players of all levels and create champions.

Managed Since 2018

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Play Tennis Gainesville

Play Tennis Gainesville is a USTA Florida managed tennis program operating across four public park locations in Gainesville, including Albert Ray Massey Park’s Joyce Oransky Tennis Center, T.B. McPherson Recreation Center, Tom Petty Park, and Northside Park. With a dedicated team of experienced coaches and instructors, the program offers a wide range of services for players of all levels, from court reservations and lessons to leagues, clinics, and volunteer opportunities. Committed to making tennis accessible to the entire community, Play Tennis Gainesville provides an inclusive and welcoming environment where players can learn, compete, and grow both on and off the court.

Managed Since 2018

Racquet Club of Cocoa Beach

The Racquet Club of Cocoa Beach holds a unique place in Florida tennis history as the first facility managed by USTA Florida, making it a true landmark in the organization’s legacy. Nestled alongside the beautiful Banana River in Cocoa Beach, this publicly owned facility features 12 LED-lighted courts, including 10 hard courts and 2 Har-Tru clay courts, along with a full-service pro shop and certified teaching professionals on staff. Offering programs for juniors and adults, private lessons, and all levels of league play, the club is committed to making tennis accessible and enjoyable for players of every age and skill level, cementing its role as a cornerstone of the local tennis community.

Managed Since 2018

Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center

The Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center is a publicly owned, USTA Florida-managed facility dedicated to growing the sport and serving players of all ages and skill levels in the Florida Panhandle. The complex features 11 newly leveled, LED-lighted courts with permanent 36-foot junior courts, making it an ideal destination for beginners, families, and competitive players alike. Led by nationally recognized Director of Tennis Kara Borromeo, a Tennis Channel “Top 50 Coach in America,” the center offers a welcoming and high-quality environment through a robust lineup of junior and adult programs, private lessons, tournaments, and USTA events, continuing to make a lasting impact on the growth of tennis in the region.

Latest Public Park Support News

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Love to Learn Program Wraps Up First Round at Crandon Park Tennis Center

Love to Learn Program Wraps Up First Round at Crandon Park Tennis Center

Crandon Park Tennis Center just wrapped its first round of Love To programs, and the results were fantastic. Love To is USTA Florida’s friendly on-ramp to tennis, built to help […]
Florida Southern College Awarded $31,000 USTA TVS Grant

Florida Southern College Awarded $31,000 USTA TVS Grant 

Ten courts at the Wynee Warden Tennis Center on the Florida Southern College campus in Lakeland set for renovation  LAKELAND, FLA., JULY 7, 2026 – The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced […]
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Awarded $200,000 USTA TVS Grant

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Awarded $200,000 USTA TVS Grant 

Nine Courts at the Crotty Tennis Complex on the Embry-Riddle campus in Daytona Beach set for renovation DAYTONA BEACH, FLA., JUNE 30, 2026 – The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today […]
Play Tennis Gainesville Celebrates Juneteenth with Junior Tournament and Community Picnic

Play Tennis Gainesville Celebrates Juneteenth with Junior Tournament and Community Picnic

Play Tennis Gainesville hosted a special weekend of tennis and community at the Joyce Oransky Tennis Center, combining a junior tournament with a Juneteenth Picnic that brought together players, families […]

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Public Park Support

How we help cities grow public tennis.

USTA Florida helps cities fund, renovate, and manage public tennis courts, including free management assessments and a growing network of managed facilities. Tennis starts in the public parks.

When we partner with a community, we make facility improvements, run programs for all ages, and help promote play. Reach out to us to explore a free assessment.

USTA Florida manages a growing set of public tennis facilities across the state, listed on this page. You can also find them in the places to play directory.

Public courts are where most players begin, so investing in them grows the whole sport. It’s a core part of our Big Bold Moves.

You can help make the case for more and better public courts locally. Our advocacy page shows how to start.

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