By Angela Beier, Cobb PARKS Tennis Division
DID YOU KNOW? Cobb County is home to six staffed tennis centers — Fair Oaks, Sweetwater, Terrell Mill, Kennworth, Lost Mountain, and Harrison — along with 13 unstaffed tennis and pickleball parks. Cobb County provides top-notch tennis classes to players of all ages and skill levels. Each facility boasts several tennis professionals who offer quality coaching, helping players develop their individual skills in a supportive environment.
Cobb County’s tennis centers offer a variety of opportunities, including high-performance tennis academies, ALTA and USTA teams for adults and juniors, and lessons for all ages, including Tots ages 4-6 years old up to adults at all of our centers. For those seeking more advanced training, the Tennis Academies are staffed by top-tier pros and provide an excellent pathway for kids and adults to refine their skills and even progress to competitive tournaments.
The County is especially excited about its new seasonal flex league at Sweetwater Tennis Center for adults this Winter (Nov. 1-Dec. 31). They also offer community outreach events through their partner AYTEF, which provide Tennis Block Parties at Fair Oaks Tennis Center for children regardless of age, background, or skill level for free. These efforts reflect Cobb County’s mission to make racquet sports available to everyone — to help provide high-quality play opportunities at a low-cost.
Whether you’re looking to join a league, enroll your child in a youth clinic, or simply rally with friends, Cobb County Tennis Centers are here to serve. For a full list of upcoming programs and events, visit CobbCounty.gov/Parks, or contact your nearest tennis center. If you would like to register for classes, follow the provided QR code.
COBB COUNTY PARKS WELCOMES ALICE REEN AS NEW TENNIS DIVISION MANAGER
Cobb County PARKS announced recently the appointment of Alice Reen as the new Manager of the Cobb County Tennis Division.
A standout athlete in her college days, Reen held the top spot on the University of Georgia’s women’s tennis team during the 1980s. Her passion for the game and competitive spirit soon led her to coaching. She served as an assistant coach at the University of Georgia and Tennessee, and as head coach for both Arkansas and Florida State.
Before joining Cobb County in 2023, Reen was the Director of Tennis at Genesis Health Clubs in Orlando, where she built a reputation for excellence in program development and community engagement. In Cobb County, she first served as the Tennis Facility Manager at Harrison Tennis Center, one of the county’s premier tennis venues.
Under her leadership, Harrison Tennis Center has continued to grow its presence in the tennis world, hosting numerous junior and adult tournaments. Most recently, the center held a Junior Level 2 tournament in May 2025, attracting top 12U players from across the country. Additionally, a Junior Level 5 tournament involving competitors of all age groups took place across four of the county’s six tennis facilities — a testament to the collaborative strength and reach of Cobb County’s tennis program.
“Cobb County has built a strong tennis culture, and we’re proud of the role our centers play in making the sport fun, inclusive, and accessible,” said Reen. “Tennis participation is surging in the County and we are seeing the growth firsthand. We want to keep growing tennis and promoting the game as the world’s healthiest sport. Cobb County is committed to better health, stronger community involvement, and growing participation in this incredible sport.”
