PARC's 'Sunday Serve Us' Transforms Tennis Courts into Bustling Community Hub
The People's Art and Recreation Center (PARC) has launched 'Sunday Serve Us', a free and low-cost tennis clinic initiative at Benton Park. The program, which started with underutilized courts, has attracted large crowds and is now aiming to expand across the city. PARC owner Christopher Loss and Natalie Johnson, associate creative director at Caleres, initiated the tennis lessons. They offer open play sessions followed by free instruction, with spare rackets available. The clinics, held every second Sunday, average 30 to 50 participants. The initiative has transformed Benton Park's tennis courts from being underutilized to a bustling community hub. It provides a space for social interaction and hydration, attracting neighborhood kids despite not having proper tennis attire. Breakpoint Tennis & Life Skills Academy partners with PARC to provide the instruction. The success of 'Sunday Serve Us' has sparked plans for expansion. PARC aims to establish tennis programs in other parts of the city and launch organized efforts for other sports like kickball and basketball. However, the main obstacle is the need for more instructors. The 'Sunday Serve Us' tennis clinics, held at Benton Park, have proven successful in engaging the community. With plans to expand across the city, PARC is seeking more instructors to continue growing the program and introduce other sports.
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