Cooper Tennis Complex

Cooper Tennis Complex

Map of Missouri highlighting Greene County

Type Tennis complex
Location Springfield, Missouri
Coordinates 37°13′5″N 93°15′3″W / 37.21806°N 93.25083°WCoordinates: 37°13′5″N 93°15′3″W / 37.21806°N 93.25083°W[1]
Area 25 acres (10.12 ha; 0.04 sq mi)
Elevation 1,360 feet (415 m)
Opened 1994
Founder Springfield-Greene County Parks Department
Etymology Named after Harry Cooper
Operated by Springfield-Greene County Parks Board
Open October 1 - March 31: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am – 11:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
April - September 30: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Awards 2002 Municipal Facility of the Year by Tennis Industry Magazine
2006 United States Tennis Association Missouri Valley Section Facility of the Year
Parking 184 uncovered outdoor spaces
Public transit access City Utilities of Springfield Bus: Line 10 and Line 22 at North Cedarbrook Avenue and East Pythian Street
Website www.parkboard.org/808/Cooper-Tennis-Complex

The Cooper Tennis Complex is a tennis center located in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri with an entrance at 2331 East Pythian Street.[2]

The complex opened in 1994.[3] Mediacom Stadium, home of the Springfield Lasers of World TeamTennis since 1996, is located within the complex. The stadium has a seating capacity of 2,500 people. In addition to the stadium, the complex has 16 other outdoor lighted courts and 12 indoor courts. There are also a full-service pro shop offering racquet stringing and grip services, locker rooms with showers, a fitness room with exercise equipment and free weights, a conference room and a meeting area located on the complex grounds. Programs and lessons are available for all ages and skill levels.[2]

The complex's tennis courts are available to the public for a fee. Discounted rates and, in some cases, free court time are available to those who hold annual or summer memberships.[4]

In addition to being the home of the Springfield Lasers, the complex is also the home of the Missouri State Bears college tennis team and has hosted Fed Cup matches, Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tournaments, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II national championships, national 12 and under championships, Missouri high school championships and various United States Tennis Association (USTA) programs.[3]

Awards

In 2002, Tennis Industry Magazine named the complex Municipal Facility of the Year.[3]

In 2006, the complex was named Facility of the Year by the USTA Missouri Valley Section.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Map of Location of Cooper Tennis Complex". Google Maps. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Cooper Tennis Complex". Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Cooper Tennis Complex". Missouri State Bears. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  4. "Membership & Fees". Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Retrieved February 5, 2015.