GULF SHORES, Fla. (WKRG) — A Gulf Shores tennis center has received a national award from the United States Tennis Association.

According to a city news release, the George C. Meyer Tennis Center was selected as the 2025 USTA Alabama Park and Recreation Department of the Year.

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The award was given to the tennis center for "its outstanding service, innovative programming, and ongoing support of USTA's mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis for all," according to the release.

The tennis center boasts 12 hard courts and six clay courts, offering programming, lessons, tournaments and community events throughout the year.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized by USTA Alabama,” said Bernie Gilliam, tennis and pickleball coordinator for the City of Gul

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