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Tennis and Racquetball at Southeast & Southwest Miami Parks

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Miami-Dade Parks has over 50 locations with more than 200 courts to serve every corner of the County. Depending on which center you choose, courts may be lighted for night play; you may take professional or group lessons; join leagues for tournament play; have your racquet restrung or buy equipment.

The U.S. Tennis Association's Player Development Program and the National Junior Tennis Team are now headquartered at Crandon Park Tennis Center, home of the Sony Ericsson Open, the world's fifth largest professional tennis tournament. Underprivileged youngsters can take advantage of special programs that provide lessons, equipment and lunch.

All of the courts and programs listed below are located in the S.E. and S.W. areas of Miami. You can also view Tennis & Racquetball Courts in the N.E. and N.W. areas of Miami.

For the latest information on tennis and racquetball locations and programs, visit the Miami-Dade Parks Web Site.

COURTS IN SOUTHEAST AREA OF MIAMI-DADE

Crandon Park Tennis Center

  • Address: 7300 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, FL
  • Phone: 305-365-2300
  • Crandon Park Tennis Center Web Site
  • Details: Crandon Tennis Center houses 26 courts, including 7 that are lighted. Lessons are offered. Reservations are accepted. The courts are wheel-chair accessible.

COURTS IN SOUTHWEST AREA OF MIAMI-DADE

Bent Tree Park

Colonial Drive Park

Continental Park Tennis Center

  • Address: 10000 S.W. 82 Avenue, Miami, FL
  • Phone: 305-274-9666
  • Continental Park Tennis Center Web Site
  • Details: The tennis center houses 8 lighted tennis courts and offer lessons. The courts are wheelchair accessible. Reservations are accepted.

Coral Estates Park

Devon Aire Park

Goulds Park

  • Address: 11350 S.W. 216 Street, Miami, FL
  • Phone: 305-255-2399
  • Goulds Park Web Site
  • Details: Offers 4 lighted tennis courts.

Hammocks Community Park

Kendale Lakes Park

  • Address: 7850 S.W. 142 Avenue, Miami, FL
  • Phone: 305-385-4750
  • Kendale Lakes Park Web Site
  • Details: Offers 2 tennis courts, as well as racquetball courts.

Modello Park

  • Address: 28450 S.W. 152 Avenue, Miami, FL
  • Phone: 305-247-1553
  • Modello Park Web Site
  • Details: Offers 2 tennis courts

Princetonian Park

Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park

Ruben Dario Park

  • Address: 9825 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL
  • Phone: 305-222-2194
  • Ruben Dario Park Web Site
  • Details: Offers 2 tennis courts as well as racquetball facilities.

South Dade Park

  • Address: 28151 S.W. 164th Ave, Miami, FL
  • Phone: 305-247-9453
  • South Dade Park Web Site
  • Details: Offers 2 tennis courts.

Tamiami Park

  • Address: 11201 S.W. 24 Street, Miami, FL
  • Phone: 786-315-5295
  • Tamiami Park Web Site
  • Details: Offers 4 quick start tennis courts.

Tropical Park

  • Address: 7900 S.W. 40 Street, Miami, FL
  • Phone: 305-225-6006
  • Tropical Park Web Site
  • Details: Offers 12 lighted wheelchair accessible tennis courts. Racquetball facilities are also available. Lessons are offered. Reservations are accepted.

Water Oaks Park

  • Address: 9100 Hammocks Boulevard, Miami, FL
  • Phone: 305-380-6917
  • Water Oaks Park Web Site
  • Details: Offers racquetball courts only.

West Perrine Park

Westwood Park

  • Address: 11350 S.W. 53 Terrace, Miami, FL
  • Phone: 786 315-5295
  • Westwood Park Web Site
  • Details: Offers 2 tennis courts.

PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Persons with disabilities can also enjoy playing tennis at many Miami-Dade Parks tennis centers. Basic and intermediate wheelchair tennis skills are taught at various locations. There are also special programs:

Wheelchair Tennis

  • Address: 600 S.W. 92nd Avenue, Miami
  • Phone: 305-752-4966
  • This is a program providing tennis instruction for children with physical disabilities. Children ages 9 & up, with physical disabilities, may participate. Saturdays from 9am -11am. The cost is Free.

Swing for Autism

  • Address: 1405 S.W. 97th Avenue, Miami
  • Phone: 305-226-1622
  • Fundamentals of Tennis is offered to children age 6 and up, with Autism. Tuesdays in September & October, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. The cost is $35 for 8 classes.

Find many more ideas for Outdoor Activities in Miami.

SOURCE: Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation, http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/sports/fun-tennis.asp

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