Rome Tennis Center at Berry College
Rome, Georgia
The Rome Tennis Center at Berry College is one of the largest tennis facilities in North America. The 60-court facility includes 54 United States Tennis Association (USTA) standard, asphalt tennis courts, six of which are NCAA regulation courts, and three center courts for tournament and collegiate play. The facility also includes eight “10 & Under” tennis courts. All courts have lighting and access to shade structures.
The extremely topographic nature of the site created a design challenge. The terracing of the land allows for the program, 0% slope tennis courts, to be efficiently nestled into the natural lay of the land, which includes 70+ feet of drop from its highest point. The location of the clubhouse, terraced above the tennis courts, allows for an elegant entry into the site, and will draw one’s eye to the exceptional views beyond. The entire terraced design is ADA accessible, does not have steps, and has wider entry ways to accommodate sport chairs for wheelchair tennis.