Five Florida Tennis Facilities Honored with 2025 USTA Outstanding Facility Awards 

The USTA has announced the winners of its 2025 Outstanding Facility Awards, recognizing excellence in tennis facility construction and renovation across the country. Among the 45 honorees, five standout facilities from Florida earned national recognition for their excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country.

All winners were celebrated at an awards reception held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York during the 2025 US Open. Facilities were evaluated across categories including public and private centers, educational institutions, and a new innovation category. 

All 2025 award winners will receive a wall plaque and an all-weather sign, which can be mounted at the facility. 

Here are Florida’s 2025 award-winning facilities: 

Public Courts: Large Tennis Centers: 

City of Palm Beach Gardens Tennis and Pickleball Center (Palm Beach Gardens) 

Attendees of the Outstanding Facility Awards luncheon pose for photographs with Todd Carlson, director of USTA Tennis Venue Services at the 2025 US Open on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Mike Lawrence/USTA)

A premier public facility with 20 Har-Tru clay tennis courts and 10 pickleball courts, Palm Beach Gardens continues to set the standard for modern tennis centers. Known for its strong programming and community outreach, the center plays a key role in making tennis accessible to players of all ages and levels. 

Small Private Facilities 

Hobe Sound Tennis Center (Hobe Sound) 

This small private facility offers a welcoming environment and high-quality programming. Hobe Sound Tennis Center has become a local favorite for its mission to foster a love for tennis and pickleball while building a vibrant, active community. 

Palmira Tennis Club (Bonita Springs) 

Palmira Tennis Club stands out for its well-maintained courts and vibrant tennis community. Home to eight lighted HydroGrid clay courts, the tennis club offers a great atmosphere for its members from social play to leagues. 

Pelican Bay Foundation (Naples) 

Attendees of the Outstanding Facility Awards luncheon pose for photographs with Todd Carlson, director of USTA Tennis Venue Services at the 2025 US Open on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Mike Lawrence/USTA)

Pelican Bay Foundation continues to be a model for private facility excellence. With access to 18 Har-Tru tennis courts at two locations, they offer a wide range of professional instruction, round-robin mixers, and league play opportunities. 

Large Private Facilities 

The Club at Quail Ridge (Boynton Beach) 

Attendees of the Outstanding Facility Awards luncheon pose for photographs with Todd Carlson, director of USTA Tennis Venue Services at the 2025 US Open on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 in Flushing, NY. (Mike Lawrence/USTA)

A large private facility with a rich tennis tradition, Quail Ridge offers top-tier amenities and programming. With over 600 acres of land, Quail Ridge offers something for their nearly 1,000 residents. From 16 Har-Tru Tennis Courts to 4 Pickleball Courts, members can enjoy a variety of tennis and pickleball activities.