Gates Tennis Center
Award-Winning
Community Facility
Gates Tennis Center is an award-winning public recreation facility located within Pulaski Park in the Cherry Creek area. "Gates" features club-like amenities but is a public facility with an emphasis on affordability and inclusivity, encouraging all Denverites to enjoy a fun and healthy lifestyle. Gates offers innovative and inclusive programming and community outreach that makes the facility a welcoming place for all.
Visit www.gatestenniscenter.info to check out all the great stuff going on at Gates Tennis Center or to book a court.
Public Amenities & Services
At Gates Tennis Center, everyone is welcome to enjoy a variety of affordable, high-quality offerings:
- Tennis and Pickleball Court Rentals – Open to the public 7 days a week
- Private Lessons – Including accessible options such as wheelchair tennis and pickleball
- Ball Machine Rentals – Perfect for solo practice sessions
- Pro Shop and Stringing Services – Gear and maintenance for your racquet sports needs
- Adult Group Programming – From beginner to advanced levels
- Junior Programming – Private lessons, group classes, and summer camps for kids
- USTA Adult Leagues – Competitive and social play for all skill levels
- Special Programs – Late Night Doubles, Singles Ladder, and more
- Special Events – Including state championships, the Colorado State Open, company mixers, and private celebrations
Community Partnership and History
Through a special public-private partnership since the facility's construction in 1975, The Park People has been charged with overseeing the tennis center. Over the years, we have undertaken a variety of maintenance and improvement projects at Gates, including an expansive $4.7 million reconstruction project in 2008 in partnership with the Gates Family Foundation and the City & County of Denver. The day-to-day operations at Gates are run by Hitman Sports Management, a concessionaire hired by The Park People.
Awards and Recognition
Gates Tennis Center is recognized as one of Colorado’s premier sports facilities and has received national accolades, including:
- United States Tennis Association – Large Public Facility of the Year (2008)
- Colorado Lottery / Great Outdoors Colorado – Starburst Award (2008)
- Tennis Industry Magazine – Municipal Tennis Facility of the Year (2016)
Visit Gates
Check out all the great stuff going on at Gates Tennis Center or to book a court.
