Where can I play tennis in Tallahassee?
Tallahassee, Florida's capital, has one of the strongest public-tennis networks in the state. The city operates around ten tennis facilities, headlined by the Forestmeadows Park & Athletic Center (clay and hard courts) and the Tom Brown Park and Winthrop Park tennis centers. College tennis is anchored by Florida State University at the Scott Speicher Memorial Tennis Center and Florida A&M University at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, with private clubs rounding out the options. Adult and junior play is coordinated through USTA Florida year-round.
What is the Scott Speicher Tennis Center?
The Scott Speicher Memorial Tennis Center is the home of Florida State University's NCAA Division I men's and women's tennis teams. On the FSU campus, it features 12 lighted hard courts with over 1,000 court-level seats, plus an indoor tennis facility added in 2011. Named for Lt. Cmdr. Michael Scott Speicher, an FSU graduate, the USTA-honored Top Notch facility has hosted NCAA, ITA and USTA regional championships as well as City of Tallahassee tennis events.
Does Tallahassee have USTA leagues or junior tennis programs?
Yes. Tallahassee is part of USTA Florida - one of the 17 sections of the USTA - with active adult leagues, junior development and sanctioned tournaments year-round. The city's public facilities run extensive lessons, clinics and camps with certified teaching professionals, and the Tallahassee Tennis Association supports the local courts. Tennis Circuits® also provides tournaments, doubles leagues, match play and lessons for the Tallahassee community.
What colleges in Tallahassee have NCAA tennis programs?
Tallahassee is home to two NCAA Division I tennis schools. Florida State University (FSU) fields men's and women's teams in the ACC, playing at the Scott Speicher Memorial Tennis Center, and won the 2024 ACC men's tournament. Florida A&M University (FAMU) competes in NCAA Division I and plays at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, named for the trailblazing champion and FAMU alumna.
What makes Tallahassee tennis unique compared to other cities?
As Florida's capital and a major college town, Tallahassee blends Division I college tennis with one of the deepest public-court networks in the state. FSU's ACC program and FAMU - whose complex honors trailblazer and alumna Althea Gibson - anchor the college game, while the city's roughly ten public facilities (led by Forestmeadows' clay and hard courts) serve thousands of active players. With rolling, canopied terrain and a strong tennis culture, Tallahassee offers play for every level.
Are there tennis lessons or camps available in Tallahassee?
Yes. Tallahassee's public facilities employ certified teaching professionals offering private and group lessons, junior recreational classes, tournament training and summer camps, while FSU's program runs high-performance camps and private clubs offer coaching. Tennis Circuits® camps and clinics are also available through tenniscircuits.com, providing structured junior and adult programming for the Tallahassee community throughout the year.
Are there public tennis courts in Tallahassee?
Yes - Tallahassee has an exceptional public-court network. The city operates about ten tennis facilities, including the Forestmeadows Park & Athletic Center (clay and hard courts), Tom Brown Park Tennis Center (12 lighted hard courts) and Winthrop Park (lighted hard courts), plus courts at Hilaman, Myers and Lafayette parks and several community centers. Many offer free walk-in play during unsupervised hours, making tennis widely accessible across the capital.
Are the listed clubs affiliated with Tennis Circuits®?
Some clubs may use Tennis Circuits® software, but this page is a Tallahassee 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.
