Las Vegas Tennis Park Recognized By U.S. Open
With all the things Las Vegas has to offer the world, it looks like we just added one more.
Recently, the U.S. Open in New York recognized a Las Vegas tennis park, news3lv.com reported. Lorenzi Park is located on Washington Avenue between Rancho Drive and Valley View Boulevards in Las Vegas. The Open honored the park for being an outstanding facility.
The Open judged parks across the country in various categories, including the category of small tennis centers. Which are public parks with two to 11 courts. Lorenzi was honored in this category, and was one of 29 recipients honored across the nation. They were honored at an awards reception at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York last month.
The history of Lorenzi Park in Las Vegas.
Lorenzi Park opened in 1926, according to its website. In addition to the tennis amenities, the park offers a children’s play area with a water feature, picnic areas and various sports fields. Including tennis courts, soccer and softball fields and basketball court. There is also a fishing area that is spring-fed.
In addition to the tennis facilities, Lorenzi Park was recognized by the U.S. Open for their programs. The park is host to the Inspiring Children Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps youth and families from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds. Additionally, the park is host to a USTA National Junior Tennis and Learning Chapter.
Lorenzi Park is also the location of the NO QUIT Tennis Academy. Which, according to their website, was voted one of the top 5 U.S. academies by Tennis Channel. The NO QUIT Tennis Acamedy offers classes for all ages in both summer and during the school year.
Lorenzi Park is located at 3333 W Washington Ave in Las Vegas. It is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, visit their website at lasvegasnevada.gov.
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Two Southern Nevada Golf Courses On List Of America's Best
It’s not just gambling, strip clubs and headlining shows Las Vegas is known for anymore.
People come from all over to Las Vegas for the numerous amenities we offer. World class restaurants, some of the longest-running shows in the country, and more gambling than you can shake a slot machine at. But there’s one amenity that’s often overlooked by those not particular for the sport. Golfing. Las Vegas is home to some of the best golf courses in the country. And we have over 50 courses for locals and tourists alike to enjoy. That’s enough to visit a different one every week for nearly a year.
Golf roots in Las Vegas go back decades.
And this isn’t a new hobby Sin City has found. Golf has been a staple in Las Vegas since the Rat Pack made it a favorite part of their lifestyle. The National Golf Club in Las Vegas first opened in 1961 a(under the name “Stardust Country Club“) and was a favorite for all four members of the Rat Pack.
Stories have been told about the musicians playing a round or two and then spending their evenings in the bar. Enjoying the cuisine, drinking at the bar, and entertaining friends with their music. And when it comes to golf itself, rumor has it Peter Lawford and Dean Martin were the two best players of the bunch.
The current landscape of golf in Southern Nevada.
Fast forward sixty years and the game still brings people from all over to Las Vegas and beyond. Southern Nevada even outside of Sin City has some impressive courses. In fact, one of the top 10 in the country that was just named by Home To Go is in Mesquite. Another is right here in our Las Vegas back yard.
From professional golf competitions to bachelor parties, Las Vegas courses are a must-do on any golfers bucket list. Home To Go recently ranked the best courses in the country. Here are the top ones in or near Southern Nevada.
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