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“Enter San Franciscans for Sports and Recreation (SFFSR) and Seth Socolow… who admits an addiction to ‘Fighting for San Francisco’s Tennis courts’… The day was all about Hunters Point, tennis, and the kids…”
“For the most part, tennis players operate as individuals, self-contained and independent. But from time to time, there come those rare and powerful occasions when tennis is more than a solo pursuit, but a communal effort…”
“That was the first time that a nonprofit was able to negotiate a breakup fee with a major developer…”
Hear about the past, present, and future of these historic courts, dedicated to tennis legend Arthur Ashe in this grand reopening.
“Our world has plenty of disheartening stories. But here’s a good one…”
“This is a big victory for the community over corporate greed…”
“Real estate developer Alexandria reneged on rebuilding the San Francisco Tennis Club. Tennis players are fighting back…”
“SF tennis community outraged over real estate developer’s revision plan to not rebuild tennis and sports club…”
10 new custom sport wheelchairs for public use.
Full resurfacing for tennis and basketball, with new hoops, backboards, nets, painting and fencing.
Resurfacing of 15 tennis courts in 8 months. Read how a private club feud led to public tennis court upgrades around San Francisco.
Funding for the new Tennis & Learning Center as part of a full renovation at this iconic complex.
San Franciscans for Sports and Recreation (SFFSR) is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and promote recreational facilities and activities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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