Criteria for Facility Portfolio - USTA



Criteria for Facility Portfolio

Facility Name: Aston Park Tennis Center

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Contact: Laura Loftis, Manager

336 Hilliard Ave., Asheville, NC 28801

Number of Courts: 12

Composition of Courts: Clay (Har-tru)

Size and Description of Pro Shop: The Pro Shop at Aston Park is located in the ground floor of the building. Included within the pro shop area is the Asst. Manager’s Office, pro shop, check in/registration area, and Concessions. This area is approximately 500 square feet. Also on the lower level are bath/shower rooms. Upstairs includes the Players Lounge, the Manager’s Office, and the Covington Gallery/Museum.

Land Parcel Size: Approximately 15 acres

Approximate cost of construction & year: $611,000 2005 – present

The Aston Park project includes other elements in addition to the construction of the Covington Clubhouse. The new Clubhouse was completed in July 2005 at a cost of approximately $425,000. Other elements include a new tennis backboard, children’s playground, gazebo, fencing, walkways, landscaping, and greenway. The project should be completed in fall of 2008.

If renovation, cost and scope of project: Same as above

Funding for this entire project has come from the Covington Foundation, USTA Tennis in the Parks Grant, and PARTF, which is administered by the State of North Carolina and stands for the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.

Below is the budget information for the last 3 fiscal years, along with the requests for the 2008-09 fiscal year. Please keep in mind that Aston Park Tennis Center is a public facility, and given direction from City Council to provide tennis facilities and programming at a reasonable cost to all citizens of Asheville. The general fund provides a substantial subsidy in order to provide scholarships to low income citizens. In addition, court fees and yearly passes are priced so that all citizens can afford to play tennis at Aston Park.

Year Revenue Expenditures

05-06 $29,700 $180,778

06-07 $63,500 $210,598

07-08 $68,550 $223,455

08-09 (projected) $73,500 $238,939

Aston Park Tennis Center

About The Park     

Aston Park Tennis Center is one of the finest public clay court facilities in the United States. There are 12 lighted clay courts designed and constructed of the Har Tru Fast Dry clay court material. The center is open to the public. 

 

Tennis Center Hours

April 1 – late November

Daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Tennis Fees

|  |  | Asheville Resident | Non-Resident |

| Court |  | $5/hr. | $7/hr. |

| Ball Machine |  | $8/hr. | $10/hr. |

| Annual Pass |  |  |  |

| Individual |  | $135 | $175 |

| Family |  | $180 | $220 |

| Senior |  | $105 | $145 |

| Senior Family |  | $140 | $180 |

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Programs

 

Asheville Tennis Association Junior Tennis

Introductory tennis lessons for ages 8-18. Meet once a week for eight weeks beginning in June. $15 per person. Instructor: ATA volunteers.

Asheville Tennis Association Adult Tennis

Beginner and intermediate group lessons. Meet once a week for eight weeks beginning in June. $50 per person. Instructor: Tennis pro.

Ladder Play

Contact the Tennis Center for more information and to register at (828) 251-4074.

Tournaments

• July 8-10 Juniors 77th Annual City of Asheville Open Tennis Championships

• July 13-21 Adults 77th Annual City of Asheville Open Tennis Championships

• August 23 Women's Aston Park Quick Play Shootout

• August 24 Men's Aston Park Quick Play Shootout

• September 25-28 Covington Classic

For information, contact Laura Loftis, (828) 251-4074 or lloftis@. 

 

Reservations   

Court reservations are encouraged. Walk-ins are accepted whenever possible. Courts may be reserved no more than 7 days in advance. To reserve courts, call the Tennis Center at (828) 251-4074.

Late Policy   

A court may be given to other players if a player(s) is more than 5 minutes late for court reservation without notifying the Tennis Center. Time will not be added to the end of reservation due to lateness.

Dress Code

• Proper tennis attire required.

• Soft-soled tennis shoes only.

• No running shoes.

More Tennis

|Asheville Tennis Association | |

|Aston Park Tennis Center supports the work of ATA and the partnership to conduct tennis programs for juniors| [pic] |

|and adults. For information, contact ATA at (828) 251-4074. | |

 

United States Tennis Association League Play

Aston Park Tennis Center supports USTA League Tennis. For information, contact the Mountain League Tennis Program at (828) 274-1633.

For more information about Aston Park

or Asheville Parks and Recreation call

(828) 251-4074 or (828) 259-5800.

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