Tennis

The George C. Meyer Tennis Center, located at 2049 West 2nd. Street,  is a beautifully designed complex that features a pro-shop, six Har-Tru clay courts,12 hard courts and an indoor clubhouse. The complex plays hosts to a variety of local tournaments as well as many USTA sanctioned tournaments throughout the year.

George C. Meyer Tennis Center Hours of Operation

  • Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

Tennis Courts Hours of Operation

  • Open 7 days a week: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Lights 

Lights for outdoor courts are available daily until 10 p.m. Please turn off lights when not in use. 

Court Reservations

  • Hard Courts – Reservations are not taken for hard courts. However, these courts may be reserved by the tennis pro’s for lessons, leagues, and tournament play. Please call 251-968-1431 for available times.
  • Clay Courts – Reservations may be made 48 hours in advance on a first-call, first-served basis. City lessons, leagues, and tournaments have priority on these courts. Please call 251-968-1431 for available times.

Ball Machine Rental

Playmate Ace ball machine is available for rental: $20/ per hour. Please call the tennis center at 251-968-1431 to schedule a rental time, based on court availability.
 
 

Private and Group Lessons

Private lessons are available for all ages and levels by appointment. Please call 251-968-1431 to schedule.
  • Private Lessons:  $60/hour Gulf Shores Resident   $70/hour Non-Resident
  • Semi-Private Lessons:  $35/per person per hour (2 people)  $25/per person per hour (3 or more people) 
  • Private Lessons Policies:
    • Pre-payment required to book lessons.
    • Lessons may be rescheduled with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice by calling 251-968-1431 during business hours (voicemail rescheduling not accepted) or emailing  jsoria@gulfshoresal.gov 
    • New lesson must be re-booked within 72 hours of original lesson date. 
    • No Refunds- in event of inclement weather account credit or make-up lesson will be offered.

Adult Co-Ed Drills

We offer Skills & Drills on Tuesdays and Cardio Tennis on Thursdays, both at 6:00pm. Pre-register your spot as each class is limited to 8 participants. Cost is $20 for one-hour class.

Youth Fall Tennis Camps

Sign your child up today for our fall youth camps! Four sessions will be offered August through December. Click the tennis programs button below to register. 


Gulf Shores Tennis Club

The Gulf Shores Tennis Club hosts a mixer on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (please arrive 15 minutes early for warm up and court assignments)
The mixer is open to adults of all playing levels. Please join us for socials, tournaments and friendships!

Facility Rental Opportunities

If you are interested in reserving the George C. Meyer Tennis Center for an upcoming tournament, contact 251-968-1431 and complete the rental form to make a rental request.

Pickleball

We offer 3 courts of indoor open play on Thursdays and Fridays from 8am -Noon at Gulf Shores Cultural Center, located at 19470 Oak Road West. Cost is $10 daily pass or FREE for RecPass members.

Also, please visit our outdoor facility, which features 12 newly constructed, lighted courts. Available at no cost and open to the public from sunrise to 10pm (unless reserved for tournaments or city event). Located at Gulf Shores Sportsplex, 19025 Oak Road West.


  1. Juan Cruz Headshot

    Juan Cruz Soria

    Head Tennis Professional

  2. Benadette Gilliam Headshot

    Bernie Gilliam

    Tennis & Pickleball Coordinator