VAIL TENNIS CENTER OPENS FOR THE SEASON FRIDAY, MAY 27 
(Vail)-The Vail Tennis Center will open for the summer season on Friday with eight clay courts ready for play at Ford Park. Located adjacent to the Ford Park athletic field, the Tennis Center will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sept. 30. Adult programs will begin on June 6 featuring a variety of opportunities for doubles and singles play throughout the summer. Season passes are on sale and costs are $135 for Vail Recreation District residents, $160 for non-VRD residents and $75 for youth, ages 17 and younger.

New this spring, old clay was removed and two tons of new clay was installed on the center's eight Har-Tru clay courts. The center's courts continue to receive accolades and are considered to be some of the best clay courts in the state.

The Vail Recreation District has debuted a brand-new, easy-to-use online registration system. Users can now create one login for the entire family and view camps, facility schedules, programs and more! Junior tennis camps and group lessons, plus season passes are now available for purchase online at www.vailrec.com/register.

Adult Programming
Adult programming is as follows, and pricing is $10 per weekly program or $1 for pass holders. Look for new activities being announced throughout the summer.
  • Doubles 4.0 or Better*, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays
  • Senior Men's Doubles*, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays for all skill levels
  • Ladies' Day (Drop in), 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for all skill levels
  • Men's Night (Drop in), 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for all skill levels
  • NEW! Ladies' Doubles 4.0 or Better*, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays
  • Men's Doubles*, 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays for all skill levels
  • Men's Doubles 4.0 or Better*, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays   
  • Sunday Doubles*, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sundays for all skill levels
  • Mixed Doubles*, 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays for all skill levels

*Requires advanced registration  

 

Cardio Tennis | $15 per session

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8-9 a.m.

Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.

*Schedule subject to change, requires advanced registration 


Youth Programming
Additionally, junior tennis camps and lessons will take place throughout the summer as follows:
  • Junior group lessons will take place Monday through Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. for ages five to ten and from 11 a.m. to noon for ages 11 to 17. Lessons will take place June 8 through Aug. 17 and cost is $70 per week. Register online at www.vailrec.com/register.
  • Junior tennis camps will take place from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 20-24, June 27 to July 1, July 4-8, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug. 1-4, Aug. 8-12 and Aug. 15-19. Cost is $220 and registration for tennis camps and lessons is underway online.
Pickleball
Returning this summer, the Tennis Center will offer drop-in pickleball at Donovan Park and Red Sandstone School beginning in June. This racket sport is played by two or four people on a badminton-sized court using wood or composite paddle rackets and a plastic, poly baseball with holes. Users must supply their own equipment. Drop-in games will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays at Donovan Park and 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sundays (experienced players only) at Red Sandstone School. For drop-in use of the pickleball courts throughout the summer, a fee of $5 is required per session or a season pass for $80 is available online. 
 
Instruction
The Vail Tennis Center will also offer private instruction for ages five and older, including private sessions, semi-private sessions and clinics. Costs are as follows:
  • Private (one person): $70 per hour or $50 per half hour
  • Semi-Private (two people): $90 per hour or $65 per half hour
  • Semi-Private (three people): $100 per hour or $75 per half hour
  • Clinics: Minimum of 3 Required: $20 per hour per person
For season pass, daily rates or more information about the Vail Tennis Center, please call 970-479-2294. For information on all other VRD activities, go to www.vailrec.com.

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About the Vail Recreation District
The Vail Recreation District's mission is to offer diverse and exceptional recreation opportunities that enhance the physical, social and emotional well-being of all its residents and guests. The VRD aims to help Vail Valley residents and visitors pursue their recreational passions by providing the following outlets for competition in summer and winter via a running and a mountain bike race series, numerous tournaments and/or leagues for hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, softball, golf, tennis, soccer, flag football, broomball, figure skating and rugby; venues like Dobson Ice Arena, Vail Golf Club, Vail Nordic Center, Vail Gymnastics Center, Vail Nature Center, Vail Skatepark, Vail Tennis Center, Community Programming, Vail's Imagination Station and use of additional gyms, playing fields and the surrounding White River National Forest via collaboration with local entities; sports classes and camps for youth, adults and families; and opportunities to learn about and appreciate our Rocky Mountain environment through guided activities, classes and camps. 
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