Rules

PAYNE PARK TENNIS CENTER

Rules and Regulations


  1. Payne Park Tennis Center is a fee for service, staffed, municipal facility open to the general public. All players wanting to participate in the recreation of tennis are welcome.

  2. Everyone must check in with the Tennis Center Front Desk.

  3. Two players must be present to be assigned a court.

  4. Prior to starting a new session, players must check in and pay the appropriate fees at the front desk.

  5. Proper tennis shoes and attire are required (soft soles). Clothing or jewelry with profanity or which promotes the use of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, racism, violence, intolerance or that is sexually suggestive may not be worn.

  6. Court playability is determined by staff only. When tennis nets are lowered courts are closed. Court assignments and allotted time may be altered by facility attendant when deemed necessary.

  7. Improper etiquette i.e. (swearing, excessive loudness, damaging property, violence, threatening behavior can result in expulsion and revocation of player pass.

  8. Players who reserve a court must check in with the Tennis Center Front Desk 10 minutes prior to reserved time,

  9. Players may go to the assigned court area, only two minutes prior to start time. When finished, gather all belongings and leave promptly.

  10. Smoking, Alcohol and animals are prohibited at Payne Park Tennis Center.

  11. Absolutely no solicitation by patrons.

  12. Tennis lessons, clinics and programming are provided by The City of Sarasota. For more information, please contact the Tennis Center Front Desk.

  13. Disrespect of staff, volunteers and patrons will not be tolerated.

  14. We are NOT responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

  15. Misuse or poor treatment of facilities, furniture and/or equipment will result in suspension of pass holder privileges without refund.

  16. No patron may enter the equipment shed.

  17. Payne Park Tennis Center retains the right to immediately and indefinitely remove patrons from the complex for violation of these or any rules without refund.