Where can I play tennis in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers, the "City of Palms" on Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast, offers tennis year-round in a warm climate. College tennis is anchored by the FGCU Tennis Complex at Florida Gulf Coast University, and the city and Lee County operate public courts across the area. Private clubs, island resorts on Sanibel and Captiva and country clubs round out the options. Adult and junior play is coordinated through USTA Florida, with leagues, lessons and tournaments offered throughout the year.
What is the FGCU Tennis Complex?
The FGCU Tennis Complex is the home of Florida Gulf Coast University's NCAA Division I men's and women's tennis teams, located on the FGCU campus near Fort Myers. Opened in 2000 beside Alico Arena, it features 12 lighted hard courts with courtside bleachers. All 12 courts were recently resurfaced through a USTA grant, and the facility hosts the 2026 ASUN Conference Tennis Championships as well as junior and adult community programming.
Does Fort Myers have USTA leagues or junior tennis programs?
Yes. Fort Myers is part of USTA Florida - one of the 17 sections of the USTA - with active adult leagues, junior development and sanctioned tournaments across Lee County year-round. Public facilities, private clubs and FGCU's tennis programs run lessons, clinics and camps for all levels. Tennis Circuits® also provides tournaments, doubles leagues, match play and lessons for the Fort Myers community.
What colleges in Fort Myers have NCAA tennis programs?
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) fields NCAA Division I men's and women's tennis teams in the ASUN Conference, playing at the 12-court FGCU Tennis Complex near Fort Myers. FGCU is the area's flagship college program and hosts the 2026 ASUN Tennis Championships. Ave Maria University, in Collier County to the south, fields an NAIA program, and additional Division II programs are within driving distance across Southwest and Central Florida.
What makes Fort Myers tennis unique compared to other cities?
Fort Myers blends Division I college tennis with an easygoing Gulf Coast lifestyle. FGCU - the youngest university in NCAA Division I - anchors the scene at its 12-court complex, while Lee County public courts, barrier-island resort tennis on Sanibel and Captiva and a network of country clubs serve players of every level. With warm year-round weather and a location between Naples and the Sarasota-Bradenton tennis hub, Fort Myers sits in one of the most tennis-rich corners of Florida.
Are there tennis lessons or camps available in Fort Myers?
Yes. Fort Myers' clubs, public facilities, resorts and FGCU's tennis programs offer private and group lessons, seasonal camps and clinics for players of all ages and skill levels, with outdoor play available every month of the year. Tennis Circuits® camps and clinics are also available through tenniscircuits.com, providing structured junior and adult programming for the Fort Myers community throughout the year.
Are there public tennis courts in Fort Myers?
Yes. The city of Fort Myers and Lee County maintain public tennis courts across the area, and the FGCU Tennis Complex hosts community programming alongside its college teams. Options range from neighborhood and community-park courts to club and resort facilities, with most public courts available to residents and visitors at low or no cost.
Are the listed clubs affiliated with Tennis Circuits®?
Some clubs may use Tennis Circuits® software, but this page is a Fort Myers tennis directory. Tennis Circuits® provides tournaments, doubles leagues, match play, camps, clinics, lessons, JTT and Club Edition tools for clubs and organizers, and is an official USTA Connect Partner.
