Cooper Tennis Complex facts for kids

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Location of Cooper Tennis Complex marked in green on map of Greene County, Missouri with Springfield highlighted in red along with map showing location of Greene County within Missouri.
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Type	Tennis complex
Location	Springfield, Missouri
Area	25 acres (10.12 ha; 0.04 sq mi)
Elevation	1,360 feet (415 m)
Founder	Springfield-Greene County Parks Department
Etymology	Named after Harry Cooper
Operated by	Springfield-Greene County Parks Board
Open	October–March: Monday–Thursday 7:00 am–11:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am–10:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am–9:00 pm April–September: Monday–Thursday 7:00 am–10:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am–9:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am–9:00 pm
Awards	2000 United States Tennis Association Outstanding Facility Award 2002 Municipal Facility of the Year by Tennis Industry Magazine 2006 United States Tennis Association Missouri Valley Section Facility of the Year 2016 United States Tennis Association Outstanding Facility Award
Parking	184 uncovered outdoor spaces
Public transit access	City Utilities of Springfield Bus: Line  [[|10]]  and Line  [[|22]]  at North Cedarbrook Avenue and East Pythian Street

The Cooper Tennis Complex is a large tennis center. You can find it in Springfield, Missouri. It's a great place to play tennis and watch exciting matches! The complex opened its doors in 1994.

What Can You Find at Cooper Tennis Complex?

The complex has many cool features for tennis players and fans.

Tennis Courts for Everyone

• Mediacom Stadium: This is the main tennis stadium. It has seats for 2,500 people. It's home to the Springfield Lasers team. They play in the World TeamTennis league.
• Outdoor Courts: There are 16 outdoor tennis courts. They all have lights, so you can play even after dark.
• Indoor Courts: If the weather is bad, no problem! The complex also has 12 indoor courts.

Other Cool Facilities

• Pro Shop: This shop helps you with your tennis gear. They can string your racquet or fix its grip.
• Locker Rooms: You can use the locker rooms to change. They also have showers.
• Fitness Room: Want to get stronger? There's a fitness room with exercise machines and weights.
• Meeting Areas: The complex has rooms for meetings or special events.

Programs and Lessons

You can sign up for different tennis programs. They offer lessons for all ages. It doesn't matter if you're just starting or if you're already a pro.

Playing at the Complex

You can play on the tennis courts for a small fee. If you have a yearly or summer membership, you might get special discounts. Sometimes, members can even play for free!

Big Events and Teams

The Cooper Tennis Complex is a very important place for tennis. Many big events happen here.

Home to College and Pro Teams

• Springfield Lasers: As mentioned, this is where the professional Springfield Lasers play.
• Missouri State Bears: The college tennis team from Missouri State University also calls this complex home.

Major Tournaments Hosted Here

The complex has hosted many important tennis events, including:

• Fed Cup matches (a big international team competition for women).
• Tournaments for the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). These are for professional male players.
• Tournaments for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). These are for professional female players.
• NCAA Men's Division II and NCAA Women's Division II championships in 1997 and 1998. These are college championships.
• National championships for players aged 12 and under.
• High school championships for the state of Missouri.
• Various programs from the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Awards and Recognition

The Cooper Tennis Complex has won several awards. These awards show how great the facility is.

• 2000: It won the USTA Outstanding Tennis Facility Award. This was for large tennis centers.
• 2002: Tennis Industry Magazine named it the Municipal Facility of the Year. This means it was the best city-owned tennis center.
• 2006: The USTA Missouri Valley Section gave it the Facility of the Year award.
• 2016: It won the USTA Outstanding Tennis Facility Award again!