Tennis

Jana · 07-03-2005

I haven't played tennis for years, but have wanted to start playing again (for fun).

Where's the best place to find some tennis courts in our area (Elk River, Rogers, Otsego)? I don't want to have to join a gym and pay to play... I tried searching online, and didn't find anything. And aside from just driving around the entire area, I was wondering if anyone just knows where they are at?

GSXMatt · 07-04-2005

Well, here in Woodbury I play at the Colby Lake Park. But I think it might be a club, we just get a key to get into the tennis court because we leave here in Highland?

I'm sorry, that probably doesn't help at all.

Black97civic · 07-04-2005

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Originally Posted by GSXMatt

Well, here in Woodbury I play at the Colby Lake Park.

My girlfriend live right over there, off of wimbledon.

Anyway, as far as finding tennis courts, 90% of the city parks around here have a tennis court, so maybe just drive to a few parks??

I can think of 4 or 5 parks with tennis courts within 10 minutes of my house, but it might be totally different where you live.

tpunx99GSX · 07-04-2005

I hear Wimbolden(sp) has a pretty nice court.

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 07-04-2005

Yea, in Mpls where I live, you can't go 6 blocks without hitting a park with tennis courts. Mara and Me actually played some tennis on Sunday, but I have no idea what I am doing.

AJ · 07-04-2005

I am the same way, shit I don't even know how it's scored. We found the park up here closest to us is new and pimped out with a skate park, but no tennis courts.

Jana · 07-04-2005

I'll have to keep looking or ask someone who knows this area better. I know I've seen them all over in Msp as well....

curt_gendron · 07-05-2005

Hey Jana,

The Rogers Middle School has tennis courts. I think they have six or eight of them. The school is just east on County 144 off of Highway 101. The courts are in the back of the school.

Also, the Elk River high school has tennis courts. The high school is on School Road west of Highway 169.

I played varsity tennis back in high school, but that was a long time ago. I don't think I've even picked up a racket in five years.

later,
Curt

Jana · 07-05-2005

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Originally Posted by curt_gendron

Hey Jana,

The Rogers Middle School has tennis courts. I think they have six or eight of them. The school is just east on County 144 off of Highway 101. The courts are in the back of the school.

Also, the Elk River high school has tennis courts. The high school is on School Road west of Highway 169.

I played varsity tennis back in high school, but that was a long time ago. I don't think I've even picked up a racket in five years.

later,
Curt

And both are open to the public to use? I think I have seen them, I just wasn't sure if the public was allowed to use them....

I also finally found something on an Elk River website about Orono Lake Park having tennis courts. I'm gonna drive by tonight and see if they really do.

If you are ever up for playing with us, just let us know. I haven't played for at least 5 years, so it'd be just for fun (& exercise...).

curt_gendron · 07-05-2005

Yep, the tennis courts at the school are for everyone. Unless there is a school sponsored event going on, like a varsity tennis match. I see kids on them all the time. We better be able to use those courts. We pay enough property tax for our new schools in the Elk River school district.

I might take you up on the tennis offer sometime. I think about it every spring, and then I realize how lazy I am.

later,
Curt

DSMPARTSGURU · 07-05-2005

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Originally Posted by curt_gendron

Yep, the tennis courts at the school are for everyone. Unless there is a school sponsored event going on, like a varsity tennis match. I see kids on them all the time. We better be able to use those courts. We pay enough property tax for our new schools in the Elk River school district.

I might take you up on the tennis offer sometime. I think about it every spring, and then I realize how lazy I am.

later,
Curt

plus you hear the call of the plasma tv... and get sucked in to it bright flashing colors... ohhhh the magic of tv

DSMPARTSGURU · 07-05-2005

hey curt is that the racquet you widdeld out of the tree in your back yard as a kid...???? and how many kewl sweat bands did you have back then?

lol

sorry had too

cc

Quote:

Originally Posted by curt_gendron

Hey Jana,

The Rogers Middle School has tennis courts. I think they have six or eight of them. The school is just east on County 144 off of Highway 101. The courts are in the back of the school.

Also, the Elk River high school has tennis courts. The high school is on School Road west of Highway 169.

I played varsity tennis back in high school, but that was a long time ago. I don't think I've even picked up a racket in five years.

later,
Curt

At-Least-It's-An-Evo · 07-05-2005

Outdoor tennis is too hot. Maybe one day I'll pick it up again.