USTA FLORIDA RELEASES WHITE PAPER MAKING THE CASE FOR PUBLIC TENNIS COURT INVESTMENT ACROSS THE STATE

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USTA Florida today released "The Case for Public Tennis Court Investment in Florida," a white paper outlining the urgent need for expanded public tennis infrastructure across the state. The data-driven report provides a framework for policymakers, parks and recreation directors, and community stakeholders to address what the organization calls a critical imbalance between surging participation and limited public court access. Of the 17,770 tennis courts tracked across 65 Florida counties, just 3,497 are publicly accessible, roughly one public court for every 6,686 residents. The remaining 80 percent sit behind private gates at country clubs, homeowner associations, apartment complexes, and commercial facilities. That ratio trails national benchmarks and is especially inadequate given Florida's rapid population growth and year-round playing climate. "This report emphasizes what we already know from our managed facilities -- demand for tennis is at an all-time high, yet our tennis infrastructure investment has not kept pace with our market demands," Laura Bowen, USTA Florida Executive Director said. "We need a new wave of investment in best-in-class, tech-forward facilities to serve our customers now and in the future." "Cities and counties across the state are facing unprecedented pressure to add recreational services that meet the demands of Florida's significant population growth," Chuck Gill, USTA Florida President said. "USTA Florida is eager to invest alongside our municipal partners to improve tennis infrastructure, serve communities and drive local economies." In Florida alone, an estimated 1.9 million residents played tennis in 2025 – a 5.1 percent ... Full story available on Benzinga.com