Plaza Tennis Center

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Address
4747 J.C. Nichols Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 784-5100
Fax: (816) 784-5102
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Hours of operation for August
Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, events only (hours vary)
Reservations preferred.  

Center hours may vary or close early due to lack of reservations or poor weather. 

Staff
Scott Hanover, manager
Scott_Hanover@kcmo.org   

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

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.  Scott Hanover, general manager, is a certified USPTR member.  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.

Hanover was named a top ten league director again in 2007 for World Team Tennis and was the 2004 winner of the WTT's “Delaine Mast Award," awarded to league directors who contribute to the growth of tennis and WTT, as well as being a leader and role model in the local tennis community.

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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About the Plaza Tennis Center

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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