Reffkin Tennis Center/Tucson Tennis Management
Tennis-focused club featuring 23 courts, as well as pickleball and racquetball courts.
About Reffkin Tennis Center/Tucson Tennis Management
Reffkin Tennis Center, also known as Tucson Tennis Management in the directory, is a tennis and pickleball facility serving Tucson. Formerly known as the Randolph Tennis Center, it describes itself as the heartbeat of tennis in Tucson and has a history that includes instruction, competitive play, tournaments, and special events. The center's main facility includes 23 lighted tennis courts, giving players opportunities for regular play and competitive match play. It also offers pickleball, with 12 lighted courts, as well as access to racquetball courts.
The center's programming covers a broad range of ages and experience levels. Tennis offerings include adult clinics and lessons, adult tennis bootcamp, Adult Tennis On Campus, junior clinics, junior summer camps, and the Smith Perry Tennis Academy. Players can also take part in adult and junior tournaments, leagues, and match play. The facility provides court reservations and a pro shop, along with special events and parties. Its website also includes information about rates, hours, facility policies, court reservations, and upcoming events.
Pickleball became part of the Reffkin program in 2021. The center offers pickleball open play, mixers, ladder leagues, lessons, classes and clinics, private lessons, tournaments, and leagues. This gives players several ways to participate, whether they are looking for instruction, organized competition, or a more casual session. The center directs visitors to its pickleball information and pro shop for additional details about the program.
Reffkin's history is tied to Tucson's long-running tennis community. The courts have hosted tennis legends including Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, and Billie Jean King, as well as movie stars and other sports figures. The Celebrity Tennis Classic took place at Reffkin from 1981 through 1995, with hosts including Connie Stevens, Michael Landon, Beau Bridges, and Rick Springfield. The Jim Reffkin Tennis Center has also received Facility of the Year Awards from the United States Tennis Association and Racquet Sports Industry Magazine.
The center's tennis network extends beyond its primary location. Its site provides information for Himmel Tennis Center, Ft Lowell Tennis Center, Gollob Park, Kennedy Park, and Jacobs Park, with courts located in several parts of Tucson. Himmel and Ft Lowell each have eight lighted courts, while the other listed parks provide additional courts for public tennis play. Visitors can review available programs, explore upcoming tournaments and events, reserve a court, or learn more about instruction through the center's website.