Goals and Purposes
A steering committee was formed to address the following needs for a public tennis center in the city of Midland.
- To fulfill Midlanders 1967 vision.
- To address the loss of 30 public tennis courts in the city of Midland.
- To respond to a recent survey for the Parks and Recreation department indicating that Midlands growing population warrants at least 50 public tennis courts. The City of Midland only has 2 tennis courts.
- To address the growing obesity problem, increase personal health and character development.
- To increase awareness of the tennis game to students, as well as the accessibility to public courts.
- To provide adequate practice time for after school grassroots programs, as well as junior high and high school programs.
- To provide lighted courts for working adults to enjoy the game of tennis.
- To develop partnerships with Community-Based Organizations, such as Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, High Sky, Casa de Amigos, Head Start, Churches, Charter schools and many more.
- To enhance the quality of life in the city of Midland.
- To make an economic impact on the city of Midland.
- To develop a landmark that will benefit many generations in the years to come.
