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FM Tennis says $50,000 in upgrades, 1,750 users at Boynton Beach Tennis & Pickleball Center; seeks higher utilization
Summary
FM Tennis told the City Commission it invested more than $50,000 in court and pro‑shop upgrades and has 1,750 unique account holders on the Court Reserve platform; staff outlined plans to expand leagues, run junior camps and convert one court into pickleball courts to raise utilization from 47% toward a 65–75% target.
FM Tennis reported to the Boynton Beach City Commission that it has invested over $50,000 in capital improvements at the Boynton Beach Tennis & Pickleball Center and is actively expanding programming to boost usage.
“Over the first 6 months, FM Tennis has invested over $50,000 in capital improvements for the Boynton Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center,” the presenter said, listing new 9‑foot windscreens, a renovated pro shop with an electronic stringing machine and lounge area, resurfaced courts and irrigation upgrades.
The presenter said the center moved to the Court Reserve platform in October and has since recorded more than 1,750 unique account holders using the Play Boynton Beach mobile app. He characterized the center as a growing recreation hub and noted the facility hosts USTA adult and junior tournaments and will host an ITF junior event in late 2026.
Commissioners asked detailed questions about pricing and participation. The presenter said annual memberships are “just around $370, $380 for the year for a resident and $470 for a non‑resident.” On resident versus non‑resident participation he offered an estimate of roughly even splits and committed to follow up by email with exact figures.
On facility use, the presenter clarified that the 47% figure reflects current utilization, not an increase, and said the operator aims to raise utilization to between 65% and 75% through fall league play and an eight‑week junior camp. To expand pickl eball access, he said the operator proposes converting tennis court 19 into four pickleball courts and exploring lighting to allow night play: “having them available at night for people who cannot play during the day would be a huge bonus.”
Commissioners also discussed senior pricing and outreach. Staff confirmed the city commission sets membership rates and encouraged continued outreach to local schools and partners such as the Youth Tennis Foundation and Love Serving Autism to increase youth participation.
Next steps: staff said they will provide the commissioners with a follow‑up on resident vs. non‑resident membership splits and continue to evaluate lighting and court‑conversion proposals. The presenter said the fall adult league will field 22 teams and that several tournament dates remain scheduled through the summer.
