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Truly… how lucky are those of us who live in Indian Wells and the Palm Springs Valley, to have a world class facility such as the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens practically in our own backyards?

This state-of-the-art facility opened in March 2000 and showcased the 2nd largest tennis stadium in the world along with a full-service tennis club.  It includes a 16,100-seat Stadium court, 23 hard courts, and 2 Har-Tru play courts on 88 acres.

The IW Tennis Gardens were originally the vision of two men who loved the sport and partnered together to create the best tennis facility for professionals and amateur players alike… along with spectators, sponsors and the media.  Charlie Pasarell, a former #1 US Player, along with his partner Raymond Moore teamed with investors to privately fund the $77 million dollar project.

In 2009, the IW Tennis Gardens were  bought out by Larry Ellison, multi-billionaire founder and CEO of Oracle Corporation.  Ellison has a love of the sport and retained Pasarell, Moore and their staff to continue to manage the BNP Paribas Open, which constitutes the 5th largest tournament in the world.

On a regular basis, members of the Tennis Club are able to use the courts for recreational play. The Club has a member lounge and a fitness and locker room.  Tennis programs are offered year round, including private lessons, group lessons, clinics and adult and junior camps and additional club services include professional stringing, game arranging, ball-machine rental, leagues and mixers.

Indian Wells Tennis Gardens has also hosted performing artists such as Pavarotti, Tom Petty, The Who  and the Eagles.  The NBA has played three pre-season exhibition games at Indian Wells featuring the Phoenix Suns.

And all we have to do is drive a few miles to experience all of these pleasures.  That’s just one of the many reasons people live and recreate here in Indian Wells, in our very own Palm Springs Valley!