Cary Tennis Park Named Municipal Facility of the Year

• Cary Tennis Park has been named Municipal Facility of the Year by Racquet Sports Industry (RSI) magazine.
• The 24-acre park draws over 300,000 visitors each year and hosts more than 20 sanctioned tournaments annually.
• The complex received the United States Tennis Association's (USTA) Featured Facility Award in 2019 and was previously honored in 2006 with both the USTA Outstanding Facility Award and RSI's Municipal Facility of the Year.

CARY, N.C. - Cary Tennis Park has been named Municipal Facility of the Year by Racquet Sports Industry (RSI) magazine, marking the second time the world's leading tennis and racquet sports publication has honored the venue with this distinction.

"Cary Tennis Park means a great deal to our community," said Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. "For more than 20 years, it has been a place where people of all ages can play, train to compete, see rising stars, or watch some of the best players in the world. That kind of place doesn't happen by accident, and this national award is a testament to the dedication of our staff and volunteers who bring life to this facility each day."

Developed at the direction of Cary's Town Council and shaped by extensive public input, Cary Tennis Park opened in 2002 following a comprehensive master planning process aimed at creating a premier, centralized tennis facility for the region. Built in partnership with Green Hope High School, the project represented a $6 million investment and quickly became one of the largest and most innovative public tennis complexes in the Southeast.

"We try to make the park a place people enjoy coming to, and that takes a lot of hands behind the scenes. This honor really belongs to them," said John Collins, director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources. "They're the ones setting up courts, greeting players, solving problems, and keeping the park welcoming. I'm grateful for their work and glad to see it recognized."

Today, the 24-acre park welcomes more than 300,000 visitors annually, hosts 20+ sanctioned tournaments, and serves as a year-round hub for athletes of all ages and skill levels, making about $3 million in total economic impact throughout the community each year. The complex features 25 lighted outdoor courts, seven covered courts, four permanent pickleball courts, scenic pedestrian bridges, and a wide range of tennis programs, lessons, leagues, and community events.

This year's RSI Champions of Tennis awards also honored longtime Cary resident and Western Wake Tennis Association Executive Director Laura Weygandt as the magazine's Grassroots Champion of the Year. Weygandt was recognized for her impact on players of all abilities through more than a decade of volunteer work, her leadership in United States Tennis Association (USTA) Southern, and her advocacy for adaptive tennis through organizations like Wheel Serve NC.

Cary Tennis Park continues to expand its reputation on the professional circuit as well. In 2024, the Cary Tennis Classic advanced from an ATP Challenger Tour 75 to a Challenger Tour 100 event, and Cary added a Women's Professional WTT Tour 100 event. The tennis park also welcomed the debut of the Pro Pickleball Association's (PPA) North Carolina Cup, part of its national PPA Tour, bringing top-ranked athletes and national broadcast attention to the venue.

In 2019, the complex received the USTA Featured Facility Award and was previously honored in 2006 with both the USTA Outstanding Facility Award and RSI's Municipal Facility of the Year. Cary Tennis Park is managed by Cary's Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources department, which was named the USTA North Carolina Outstanding Parks & Recreation Department in 2023.

For more information, visit carync.gov/tennis.

About Cary, North Carolina

With excellence and innovation at its core, Cary is a thriving community of around 190,000 residents representing more than 60 nationalities, positioned at the heart of North Carolina's renowned Research Triangle Park region. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 Best Place to Live in North Carolina and No. 5 nationally for 2025-2026, Cary is known for its safe neighborhoods, 100+ miles of greenways, environmental stewardship, and premier sports and cultural venues. For more information, visit CaryNC.gov/about and follow us on social media @caryncgov.

About Cary Tennis Park

Cary Tennis Park is North Carolina's largest public tennis venue and one of the Southeast's elite facilities for championship tennis and pickleball. The 24-acre park features 36 total courts-including seven covered courts, 25 outdoor hard courts, and four permanent pickleball courts-as well as a championship stadium court, onsite clubhouse, locker rooms, and player amenities. It hosts more than 20 sanctioned tournaments annually, including ATP and WTT professional events, and welcomes more than 300,000 visitors each year. Its natural setting, modern facilities, and comprehensive programming make it a premier destination for both recreational and competitive play.

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