Tennis Venue Services restores Littleton Golf and Tennis' indoor facility
Littleton Golf and Tennis (LGT) has long been a premier facility in the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District of the greater Denver, Colo., area. But when derecho winds whipped into the region in December 2021, the Littleton “bubble” literally burst—within 40 minutes, the structure had ripped and collapsed.
“Our tennis bubble was built in the 1980s and plans were under way to replace it,” says Brad Stafford, recreation manager for South Suburban Parks and Recreation. “But suddenly it became very apparent we’d need to be doing that much sooner than anticipated.”
Three years later, LGT reopened a new 54,000-square-foot facility, with help from funds secured through USTA Tennis Venue Services (TVS). The steel structure features six tennis courts, a pro shop, a large kitchen and bar area, and outdoor seating. In April 2024, LGT received a USTA Outstanding Facility Award, recognizing excellence in construction and renovation.
“We are thrilled with the improvements at LGT, and we’re so grateful for the help we received from TVS. They were fantastic to work with,” Stafford said.
TVS, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, offers a range of services, including advocacy support, technical services, business services, facility management and parks support.
“The staff at Littleton Golf and Tennis were terrific, and so committed to building the best facility they could,” says Lynne Schachte, USTA Tennis Venue Services design consultant.
“I was thrilled to see the outcome of this new facility and I look forward to working with them on other projects for their community.”
The new Littleton Golf and Tennis indoor facility in Littleton, Colo.
“USTA’s Tennis Venue Services has allowed LGT to remain a strong presence in the south metro Denver area,” adds South Suburban Tennis & Pickleball Manager Mia Settlemire. “Capitalizing on the excitement of the new building has allowed us to restructure our programming to increase the capacity for our junior red, orange and green ball progression classes.”
Since reopening, LGT has hosted more than 1,200 USTA league and tournament players. In addition, the six indoor courts are home to 1,500 weekly patrons participating in adult and junior classes, permanent court times, and in-house leagues.
“Adult programming has increased dramatically, with monthly classes ranging from beginner to upper 4.5 NTRP level, resulting in growth of more than 60 percent between November 2022 and January 2025,” Settlemire says. “The continued popularity of tennis at the new facility is a driving factor in our incredibly successful USTA Leagues that run April through September.”
“South Suburban has a long history of hosting the most USTA League teams in Colorado and some of the largest tournaments as well at their tennis facilities, including the Littleton location,” adds USTA Colorado Director of Community Services Kristy Harris. “LGT is an exceptional public venue.”
"Outstanding tennis facilities like Littleton Golf and Tennis help us to grow the game at the grassroots level, and we are proud to recognize them for their ongoing impact on the sport,” says the USTA’s Theodore Loehrke, managing director for section partnerships. “The great work of South Suburban Parks and Recreation continues to support our shared mission of growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere."
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