About the Club

The Monrovia Tennis Club was originally formed in 1926 by Dr. Meredith Waterman and a group of men who played tennis. They played at the home of A.J. Eversh who then had a court. As time went on, more players were added and more courts were needed. At that time, the group rented three courts and a dressing room attached to a reservoir from a Mrs. Fowler. The reservoir was used to irrigate the local orange groves.

In 1935, Mrs. Fowler informed the group that the bank was going to foreclose on her property. George Carlson, who was President of the club at that time, and the other members decided to purchase the property an help Mrs. Fowler. The club then incorporated, purchased the property, and began renovating the buildings and the pool. The original tennis court is now used for basketball, roller-skating and other club activities.

Today 80 member families enjoy modern, well-maintained courts (2) that are lit for evening play and screened for privacy. The clubhouse is used for member-sponsored parties and Club sponsored events. Managed by volunteer members the gate guarded grounds  allow for families, friends and guests to play tennis, swim, barbeque and enjoy a quiet and safe environment.

Tennis activities include 8 men’s, women’s and mixed tournaments each year. Evening “open” tennis during the summer is enjoyed by men and women and followed by a barbecue; beginners and seasoned players alike enjoy weekly tennis group lessons and practices. Men’s doubles tennis occupies Saturday mornings; women’s on Wednesdays and families on Sunday afternoons leaves the courts open for individual matches.