If you see a car packed with tennis players during a rare severe cold snap, chances are they're headed here. Six indoor courts plus 30 outdoor courts are just an appetizer for what's available, including both group and private lessons from some of the most patient, encouraging pros in the area. Check out the excellent junior academy in the summer, as well as the swimming pool, exercise room, sauna, Jacuzzi and pro shop. Owl Creek Municipal Tennis Center 928 S. Birdneck Rd. Named one of the 50 best municipal tennis centers in the country by Tennis Magazine , Owl Creek offers grand-slam wannabes expert instruction from U.S.P.T.A. and U.S.P.T.R. instructors who conduct private and group lessons and various clinics.
Fees vary, as do reservation requirements, so call ahead.
This is a super-popular place to test the reaction to your new tennis outfit. There's no fee to play and no reservations taken. If courts are full, you can always get in a practice session at the backboard. Find other lighted courts in Virginia Beach at the locations listed below. For more information, call the Virginia Beach Department of Parks and Recreation at 563-1100.