City of Cocoa Beach Approves $1.15 Million Investment From USTA Florida

The City of Cocoa Beach has officially approved a major capital investment proposal from USTA Florida, securing up to $1.15 million in funding to renovate the Racquet Club of Cocoa Beach and extend USTA Florida’s management of the facility through May 2035. 

The investment will support the full reconstruction of six tennis courts and the installation of a new LED lighting system, significantly enhancing the city’s premier public tennis facility. The six courts already in need of repair before Hurricane Ian in 2022, suffered further damage from the storm, revealing underlying drainage issues. With this newly approved agreement, USTA Florida will directly fund and manage the renovation project. 

Photo courtesy of USTA Florida.

“I’m thrilled that USTA Florida and the city of Cocoa Beach have agreed on a long-term contract extension. This is a huge win for the Cocoa Beach community, staff, and all the players that call RCCB home,” John Sanders, Director of Tennis Management. “This partnership marks a true investment in Tennis in Brevard County, and I’m excited to be a part of this journey.”

As part of the agreement, the City of Cocoa Beach has extended USTA Florida’s management contract for the Racquet Club through May 31, 2035. USTA Florida has managed the facility since December 2017, providing year-round staffing, programming, and maintenance at no cost to the city. 

In addition to the capital investment, USTA Florida will continue to: 

• Provide free court access for Cocoa Beach school tennis teams 
• Maintain staffing levels that meet or exceed regional standards 
• Ensure all staff are Safe Sport certified and background checked 

In return, the city has agreed to waive all facility fees for the duration of the 10-year contract and will assist with fencing replacement and the removal of existing light poles during construction. 

USTA Florida is excited to continue its partnership with the City of Cocoa Beach and continue offering tennis to hundreds of people in the community. 

The Racquet Club of Cocoa Beach will update players about the renovation of courts, updated programming times, and court hours. For more information, visit cocoabeachracquetclub.com. 

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Written by: Jaret Kappelman, Marketing & Communications Coordinator for USTA Florida. Be sure to check out USTA Florida, the governing body of amateur tennis in Florida, offering tennis programs for all ages and ability levels. Top photo courtesy of USTA Florida.