Facility & Program Information
The Oakland Tennis Center is managed by the City of Newberry Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department and is home to City of Newberry Tennis Programs and Newberry College Wolves Tennis. The facility features 9 Musco LED lighted courts (6 asphalt hard courts and 3 hybrid ClayTech tennis courts) as well as restrooms and a pro shop. The facility is located in the historic Oakland neighborhood. Envisioned in 2012, the Groundbreaking for the Oakland Tennis Center took place on March 6, 2017 and the facility was open to the public in October 2017.
Architects: Woolpert, Charlotte, NC
General Contractor: W.E. Baker & Sons, Whitmire, SC
Court Builders: Howard B. Jones & Sons, Mt. Pleasant, SC
City of Newberry Tennis Programs:
USTA Affiliation
The Oakland Tennis Center is a member organization of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and works closely with the USTA in offering sanctioned tournaments, leagues, and other USTA sponsored programs.
In The Community
The mission of the Oakland Tennis Center is not to have a tennis center, but to build a tennis program. We want everyone to learn, participate, and enjoy the lifelong sport of tennis!
Newberry College Wolves Tennis
The Oakland Tennis Center is home to the Newberry College Men's and Women's Tennis Teams. The Wolves welcome the community to be a part of Wolves Tennis! The community is welcome to drop by for a practice and get to know the team AND come out to matches and cheer the Wolves on!
YOUTH AGES 5 and Above
Net Generation Tennis Programs
Oakland Tennis Center is growing their youth tennis program by joining the USTA Program - Net Generation. Net Generation is a celebration of a game where no one sits on the sidelines. Tennis is easy to learn and tailored for all ages and abilities, giving kids a game that will help them build friendships and learn skills they’ll use for life.
Summer Camps
Tennis camps are a fantastic way for youth to stay active and learn new skills during the summer months. Typically, participants are grouped by age and skill level and can choose how often they prefer to attend.
Youth & Adult Lessons
Private lessons and Semi-Private lessons will be available for youth & adults. Lessons can be one-on-one or in a group setting. You can also get your own group together for a group lesson.
Tournaments & Events
Round robins, seasonal special events and a variety of local and USTA sanctioned tournaments occur throughout the year.
