Dwight Davis Tennis Center, St. Louis

Name: Dwight Davis Tennis Center
Address: 5620 Grand Dr in Forest Park, St. Louis, United States

#347 among attractions in St. Louis

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Dwight Davis Tennis Center is a public tennis facility in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. The center has 18 lighted tennis courts and 4 pickleball courts. The pickleball courts were added in 2017 and are painted on its Stadium Court which has adjacent seating for 1,100 spectators. The tennis courts formerly at this location were called the Jefferson Memorial courts. In 1966, the Jefferson Memorial courts were renovated, expanded and renamed the Dwight Davis Tennis Courts in honor of prominent St. Louis politician and namesake of the Davis Cup, Dwight F. Davis. ()

Coordinates: 38°38'34"N, 90°17'8"W

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5620 Grand Dr in Forest ParkForest ParkSt. Louis United States

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Dwight Davis Tennis Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forest Park, The Pageant, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo.

~1810 ftS
Sprawling historic public space
Forest Park, St. Louis
9 min walk • Forest Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of St. Louis, United States, is not only a park but a cultural and recreational hub that spans 1,371 acres. Opened in 1876, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country, surpassing even New York's Central Park in size.
1.1 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
The Pageant, St. Louis
29 min walk • The Pageant, nestled in the vibrant Delmar Loop area of St. Louis, United States, is a renowned concert nightclub that has become a staple of the city's music and entertainment scene. Since opening its doors in October 2000, this mid-sized venue has earned a reputation...
0.5 miSW
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis's verdant Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum is a beacon of culture and a testament to the city's commitment to the arts. With its grand neoclassical architecture, the museum, founded in 1879, stands as a proud guardian of...
0.6 miSW
Free zoo with large mammals and penguins
Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, the Saint Louis Zoo stands as a beacon of wildlife conservation and family entertainment. With its roots stretching back to the 1904 World's Fair, this historic institution has grown into one of the most...
0.5 miSW
Monuments and statues
Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis
13 min walk • Standing sentinel at the entrance to the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Apotheosis of St. Louis is a commanding statue that captures the essence of the city's rich history and cultural pride. Created by the renowned sculptor Charles Henry Niehaus, this bronze figure...
~850 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Missouri History Museum, St. Louis
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis' vibrant Forest Park, the Missouri History Museum stands as a proud custodian of the region's past. This esteemed institution is dedicated to sharing the rich tapestry of Missouri's history through a wide array of exhibits, educational...
1 miW
Washington University fine-arts center
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
25 min walk • The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is an art museum located on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, within the university's Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Founded in 1881 as the St. Louis School and Museum of Fine Arts, it was initially located in downtown St. Louis.
~1910 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Muny, St. Louis
10 min walk • The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre is an amphitheatre located in St. Louis, Missouri. The theatre seats 11,000 people with about 1,500 free seats in the last nine rows that are available on a first come, first served basis.
0.6 miSE
Garden
Jewel Box, St. Louis
16 min walk • The Jewel Box is a greenhouse located in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. It now serves as a public horticultural facility and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.6 miSW
Zoo
Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis
17 min walk • The Bayer Insectarium is an insectarium located within the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Having opened in 2000 and designed by David Mason & Associates with a cost of $4 million, this 9,000 square feet facility houses educational exhibits and an active breeding and research facility.
1.1 miE
Skyscraper
One Hundred Above the Park, St. Louis
29 min walk • One Hundred is an apartment tower located at 100 N Kingshighway Blvd. in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. It was designed by Studio Gang Architects. Construction topped out in spring 2020.

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Which popular attractions are close to Dwight Davis Tennis Center?

Nearby attractions include Missouri History Museum, St. Louis (5 min walk), Memorial to the Confederate Dead, St. Louis (9 min walk), Forest Park, St. Louis (9 min walk), The Muny, St. Louis (10 min walk).

How to get to Dwight Davis Tennis Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dwight Davis Tennis Center:

Tram

Missouri History Museum/Forest Park • Lines: Loop Trolley (3 min walk)
Forest Park - DeBaliviere Metrolink • Lines: Loop Trolley (10 min walk)

Light rail

Forest Park-DeBaliviere • Lines: Blue, Red (9 min walk)
Skinker • Lines: Blue (23 min walk)

Train

4D Theater Stop (13 min walk)
Red Rocks Station (17 min walk)

Bus

Skinker at Brookings • Lines: 5 (23 min walk)
Forsyth at Hoyt WB • Lines: 5 (27 min walk)