Post on 19-Jan-2016
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
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
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
Clubhouse/Administration
How many courts do we need?
Rule of thumbFor serious players
• 3-4 hours per week• One court can support 20-40 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 15-20 minutes driving timeCalculate based onHours of operationNumber of existing courts in the communityPublic vs. private courts Indoor and outdoor courts availableNumber of lighted courtsAverage age and average incomeNumber of touristsTypes of surfacing available
How many courts do we need?
Factors that affect number of courtsSingles vs. doubles playersClimateProgramming
• Leagues• Lessons• Tournaments• Recreation
How many courts do we need?
Minimum number of courts for effective tennis programmingPublic/private tennis facilities
• 4 courts minimum per tennis surface type
Schools• 4-6 courts minimum
Property Selection/Development Area
Factors that affect development area:TopographyEnvironmental/sensitive areasLocal Codes/ZoningFacility Programming
Property Selection/Development Area
General Guidelines4 courts – 1.5 acres6 courts – 2.5 acres8 courts – 3.0 acres10 courts – 3.5 acres12 courts – 4.0 acres
Property Selection/Development Area
Plan for expansion
Dream Big!