- January 8, 2025
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The City of Palm Coast invites residents for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Jan. 13, unveiling the newly finished tennis courts and other enhancements at the Southern Recreation Center.
The ceremony will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Redefined Food Co. will be open for food and beverage purchases during the ribbon cutting.
On June 18, 2024, the City Council approved a “Growth Grant” agreement with the United States Tennis Association, funding $700,000 to cover the construction of additional tennis courts at the center. The USTA has recognized Palm Coast as part of the 75th anniversary of the USTA Florida Tennis Trail.
The Southern Recreation Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway, has added four clay courts, new efficient LED lighting that will make the facility eligible for nighttime tournaments and the facility's first show court, an open-air tennis stadium that seats over 140 spectators.
The city continues "progressing towards other facility amenities including shade structures, water stations and additional parking," according to a city press release.
The Southern Recreation Center is the home of the annual Palm Coast Open, a USTA Pro Circuit event. This year, the center is adding a women’s $35,000 tournament along with the men’s $15,000 tournament. The Palm Coast Open is set to kick off shortly after the ribbon cutting on Jan. 13. the main draw for the women's tournament is scheduled for Jan. 14-15 with finals on Jan. 18-19. The men's main draw is set for Jan. 28-29 with finals on Feb. 1-2.
