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Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park

Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park. Nineteen hard courts, all lit for evening play, with two USTA coaches on-site and a pro shop. Eight courts were reconstructed in early 2024, and you can walk on for free or reserve ahead; the facility hosts league play and USTA tournaments, making it the serious heart of Wilmington tennis.

Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park Details

19Courts
HardSurface
No Lights
Outdoor

Amenities

Pro Shop19 Outdoor Courts

Tennis Community

Coaches

2 coaches

Candy Pegram

Milton Vann

Location

3405 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403-0834

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3405 Park Ave

Wilmington, NC 28403-0834

(910) 341-4631empiepark.com

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Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park FAQ

How many tennis courts does Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park have?
Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park has 19 tennis courts.
What surface are the courts at Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park?
The courts at Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park are Hard surface.
Does Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park have lighted courts?
Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park does not currently have court lighting.
Are there tennis coaches at Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park?
Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park has 2 tennis coaches.
Is Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park free to play?
Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park is a public facility with public access. Contact the facility for current fee information.

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