Althea Gibson Tennis Complex

A man enjoying a game of tennis

The Althea Gibson Tennis Complex has in total 24 hard tennis courts with lights. It also features a 1,500 square-foot clubhouse with lounge, meeting room, and snack counter. Courts are open to the public on a walk-up basis at no charge, or you may also reserve a court for a fee by email or by calling 910.341.4631.

Try Tennis Clinics - Adults

The Try Tennis program is an instructional program for adult beginners and it’s a great, affordable way to learn the fundamentals of tennis while making new friends.

The Try Play program is a follow-up to Try Tennis. It allows players to learn the ins-and-outs of playing a tennis match. These play-to-learn sessions consist of 50% play and 50% instruction, allowing you to play a match with little to no assistance when you are done.

This program is most ideal for Try Tennis graduates and beginner tennis players, that have very little match play experience, who are rated 2.5 and below, and are not registered with the USTA.

Current Locations

Free Tennis Programs

These programs are all free and do not require registration to attend.

Senior Men’s Doubles

Drop-in play
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Courts 9-13

Senior Women Doubles

Drop-in play
Every Tuesday and Thursday
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Courts 1-2

Adaptive Tennis Clinics

Every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Courts 14-18 and 22-23
Runs September through May

Wheelchair Tennis Clinics

Every Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Courts 19-21

Other City Tennis Courts

With Lights

Legion Sports Complex
2131 Carolina Beach Road
4 courts

MLK Community Center
401 S. 8th St.
6 courts

With No Lights

Greenfield Park
302 Willard St.
2 courts

Maides Park
1101 Manly Ave.
2 courts

Contact

Tari Ann Toro-Steinmetz
Recreation Supervisor - Tennis
910.341.4659
Email

3405 Park Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403

Hours

Tennis Courts are open from sunrise to 11 p.m.

Courts are open to the public on a walk-up basis at no charge. You may also reserve a court for a fee.

UPDATED Clubhouse Hours
(March 1 - Nov. 30)

Mondays – Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to noon (*Now open Fridays!)
Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sundays: Noon to 4 p.m.

Reservations

Fees

$4 for 60 minutes for New Hanover County residents
$8 for 60 minutes for people who live outside of New Hanover County

Reserve a court

Wish to Volunteer?

The Althea Gibson Tennis Complex is one of the fastest growing tennis parks in the area, and with your help, we can continue to grow. We have very exciting events taking place this upcoming year and we would love for you to participate.

For more information

Volunteer with Us
Email
910.341.4631

Registration

How to Register

Browse all program options and decide which programs(s) work best for your family
Be sure to look for other program options in case your first choice is full

Helpful tips & Tricks

Select all programs/camps before you click "Add to Cart". This allows you to answer all registration questions at one time.
For password reset, please call us at 910-341-7855 or email info@wilmingtonrecreation.com

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