Notice to Jimmy Evert Tennis Center Members

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! The much-anticipated Jimmy Evert Tennis Center court renovation project is scheduled to begin January 6, 2025.

As you may know, the centerpiece of this project will be the installation of state-of-the-art sub-irrigation courts, which are the industry standard at premier tennis centers worldwide. We are eager to see this project come to life and ask for your patience and understanding during the renovation process. 

The project is expected to take approximately 10 months to complete, with an anticipated reopening in fall 2025. During this time, there will be some necessary adjustments that may affect you. Please review the details below: 

• Memberships: All existing memberships will be paused or pro-rated based on your renewal date. 

• Court Reservations: Members and participants are welcome to call the George English Tennis Center to reserve courts for play. Please note that only hard courts are available, and court space will be very limited. 

• Extended Hours: To accommodate members, George English Tennis Center hours will be extended to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Updates: Regular updates on the renovation progress will be provided monthly. 

• Clinics: Clinics will continue to be offered at George English Tennis Center during the renovation. 

• Lessons: Some lessons will still be available at George English Tennis Center, while others will be offered at satellite locations. Please contact your tennis pro directly for more information on lesson availability. 

We appreciate your support and enthusiasm as we embark on this exciting transformation. Thank you for being part of the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center community! 

• Jimmy Evert Tennis Center Improvements Flyer

Alternate Court Locations

• Alternate Court Locations Flyer

City of Fort Lauderdale Locations 

• Carter Park 
• George English Tennis Center
• Hardy Park
• Osswald Park

Other Locations

• Dillon Tennis Center
  4901 NE 5th Ave
  Oakland Park, FL 33334
  (954) 561-6180
• Lauderdale Tennis Club
  600 Tennis Club Dr
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
  (954) 763-8657
• Pompano Beach Tennis Center
  920 NE 18th Ave
  Pompano Beach, FL 33060
  (954) 786-4115

954.561.6180

The Jimmy Evert Tennis Center is Fort Lauderdale’s premier tennis facility. Recognized as the “Home of Champions,” it is one of the country’s top municipal tennis centers. This City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation facility is located in Holiday Park, a 90-acre urban park in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Known throughout the world as the “Home of Chris Evert,” the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center has a rich and distinguished history, which includes contributing to the development of tennis professionals such as Chris Evert, Jennifer Capriati, Brian Gottfried, and Harold Solomon. In addition, the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center is credited with producing six National Junior Singles Champions and 21 of “Florida’s All-Time Jr. Players.”

Jimmy Evert, a longtime Fort Lauderdale resident, played a significant role in the development of the center. His 49 years of dedicated service brought the center from its humble origins to what is now a world-renowned tennis center. Upon his retirement in 1997, the City of Fort Lauderdale honored its “Patriarch of Tennis” by renaming the former Holiday Park Tennis Center to its present name, the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center.

The City of Fort Lauderdale recognizes the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center Development Fund’s role in the success of the tennis center through its variety of programs and special events for all ages, and its hosting of numerous prestigious local, national and international tournaments.

Home of Champions

USTA National Titles

Florida’s All-Time Junior Players (1960 - 1992)