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Address
4747 J.C. Nichols Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 784-5100
Fax: (816) 784-5102
Directions
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Hours of operation for April and May
Monday through Friday, noon - 9 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Closed
Reservations preferred.
Center hours may vary or close early due to lack of reservations or poor weather.
Staff
Tammie Tritico, interim manager
Tammie_Tritico@kcmo.org
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The Plaza Tennis Center sits next to the Country Club Plaza, the Midwest's oldest outdoor shopping area featuring a number of unique shops, restaurants, boutiques and Spanish architecture. The Plaza Tennis Center is part of the $100 million redevelopment of the Brush Creek waterway. Download a brochure with our general rate information, annual card prices and tournament schedule.
Recognitions
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| From left to right: Delaine Mast (World Team Tennis coordinator), Elaine Wingfield (winner), Scott Hanover (winner), Billie Jean King |
The center has received local, regional and national awards since its grand opening in 1996.
In 1998, the United States Tennis Association named the center a USTA National Outstanding Public Tennis Facility.
In 2005, the Plaza Tennis Center was named PTR Public Facility of the Year by the United States Professional Tennis Registry. With members in 123 countries, PTR's Mission is to educate, certify and service tennis teachers and coaches around the world in order to grow the game.
The Plaza Tennis Center was recognized as one of the top 50 Tennis Welcome Centers in the country in 2007. More information.
Over the years, the center has received honors, including numerous USTA section and district tournament and event of the year awards (including 2007 Tournament of the Year for the USTA-Missouri Valley Futures). Other awards include PITCH Magazine's "Best Place to Find Love," as well as its staff has been recognized for Distinguished Service, Outstanding Officiating, Community Service, Outstanding Clinician and more.
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Program information and registration
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Youth programs
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Adult programs
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Tournament schedule
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News and events
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About the Plaza Tennis Center
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The center includes 14 outdoor lighted courts, a pro shop and locker rooms. The exhibition court, adjacent to the clubhouse, features permanent and bleacher seating for about 300 spectators.
A brick viewing patio is outside the entrance to the courts. The center also features backboards, towel, locker and racquet rental, ball machines, racquet stringing, tennis programs and instruction. The center is completely handicap accessible.
The center has hosted many events, including three Big 12 and the final Big Eight Championships, NCAA Division II Nationals, the Missouri Valley's National Qualifier Sweet 16, a USTA professional men's satellite tournament, USA Tournament Tennis sanctioned play, USTA leagues and instructional programs.
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