Newt Dodds Tennis Center
Location: 2802 Farber Drive
Phone: 217-352-6044
Fax: 217-398-2380
Bus Line: Lavender
Hours: This facility is open from September through May 13.

The Newt Dodds Tennis Center is dedicated to Newt Dodds for his 38 years of service on the Board of Park Commissioners. The Tennis Center features six indoor courts and offers a vast array of programs including lessons, drill & plays, and workouts. These are available on various days and times. Locker room and shower facilities are available.

Click here for the Spring Tennis Center brochure
Click here for the Summer Tennis Center brochure
Click here for Tennis Tournament info

Pro Shop
The Tennis Center rents Wilson demo racquets and also is able to order any Wilson tennis related items including SHOES!!!! Stop by and take a look.

Tennis Center Membership Application Form will be available during the next season.
Click Here to Download PDF of times & rates for the following:

• Permanent Court Time (only available to members)
  Champaign Park District members may purchase Permanent Court Time during the times indicated below as available. All fees must be paid in advance. This fee is based on a per court per hour ratio. Permanent court time is good for a single session only.
  Monday-Friday, 18-week fee
  7-9am: $198
  9-5:30pm: $306
  5:30-10pm: $342
  Weekends, 18-week fee
  Saturday-Sunday: $234
• Random Court Time (If courts are available)
  The Tennis Center has courts available for rent on an hourly basis during operating hours seven days per week.  Tennis Center members may reserve courts up to one week in advance.  Guests of the Tennis Center may make reservations one day prior. 
  Call 217-352-6044 to book a court.
  
• Ball Machine Rental
  Tune up your game during the winter months. Ball machine rental cost includes basket of balls and the machine.
• Drill & Plays
  Beginner and Intermediate available by appointment. You may arrange your own group or request to be placed in a group based on your interest, goals, and level of play, as well as your personal schedule.
• Private Lessons
  Available by appointment. Lessons should be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance. Players may request to have a lesson be on specific strokes, game play or a combination.

History:

• The building was originally leased from the Racquet Club in 1991 for 3 years.
• Champaign Park District purchased the facility for $575,000 in part because a newly built facility would have exceeded $1,000,000 to construct.

CLICK HERE to download a PDF copy of the Champaign Park District Facilities/Parks/Trails map.
Note: You may have to save it to your hard drive first and then open it in Acrobat.