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Tennis Communities of Phoenix and Scottsdale

Six master-planned and country-club communities across the North Valley and Scottsdale where tennis is a real program, not a forgotten amenity. Court counts, surfaces, league play, and the clubs that run them. Every number on this page is verified against each community as of 2026-06-11. Additional private clubs in the area exist by membership-only confirmation and may be added once verified.

North Scottsdale

Desert Mountain

Private — Equity / Mandatory

The Wimbledon of the West.

Courts
17
Surfaces
5 Har-Tru Clay, 3 Hard, 1 Grass
Club
The Sonoran Clubhouse Racquet Complex
Programs
USTA League, Round-Robin...

Desert Mountain's racquet program is the most decorated in the Southwest. Five Har-Tru green clay courts, a grass stadium court, and a hard court complex host USTA Southwest's marquee clay championship every year. If you want a community where tennis is the social center, not an afterthought, this is the address.

Signature event: USTA Southwest Clay Court Championships

Desert Highlands

Private — Equity / Mandatory

Four grass courts. In the Sonoran Desert.

Courts
13
Surfaces
4 Grass, 6 Har-Tru Clay, 3 Hard
Club
Desert Highlands Racquet Club
Programs
USTA League, Adult Clinics...

Desert Highlands is the only club in Arizona hosting four real grass courts, plus a six-court Har-Tru clay complex and three hard courts. It runs the Southwest Grass Court Classic and a full calendar of USTA league play, clinics, and tournaments. Membership is required to access the racquet club.

Signature event: USTA Southwest Grass Court Classic

Terravita

Private — Equity / Mandatory

Five lighted hard courts and a tight-knit racquets community.

Courts
5
Surfaces
5 Hard
Club
Terravita Golf & Country Club — Racquets
Programs
Round-Robin, Adult Clinics...

Terravita's five-court tennis complex (four under lights) runs a busy schedule of round-robins, clinics, and inter-club league teams. The pace is competitive but social — the kind of program where a new member can be playing in a doubles ladder within the first month.

DC Ranch

HOA Amenity

Resident-accessible courts inside one of Scottsdale's most curated master-planned communities.

Courts
6
Surfaces
6 Hard
Club
DC Ranch Community Tennis (Village Health Clubs adjacent)
Programs
Resident Reservations, Village Clubs Tennis Programs...

DC Ranch residents reserve community tennis courts through the resident app, with adjacent Village Health Clubs running formal tennis programs, leagues, and junior lessons. The amenity model means you get court access without club dues — a rare combination at this price point.

McDowell Mountain Ranch

HOA Amenity

Ten hard courts, a resident tennis academy, and HOA access — no club dues required.

Courts
10
Surfaces
10 Hard
Club
McDowell Mountain Ranch Community Center (Seth Korey Tennis Academy)
Programs
Seth Korey Tennis Academy, Private Lessons...

McDowell Mountain Ranch packs ten hard courts at the Community Center, with the Seth Korey Tennis Academy running year-round programs — private and group lessons, junior camps, clinics, and organized adult match play. Access is by HOA key fob, not a separate membership.

Phoenix North Valley

Anthem Country Club

Private — Optional Membership

The North Valley's serious tennis address — eight courts split across two clubhouses.

Courts
8
Surfaces
8 Post-Tension Hard
Club
Anthem Golf & Country Club — Racquet & Wellness
Programs
USTA League, Adult Clinics...

Anthem Golf & Country Club splits its eight post-tension hard courts across two clubhouses (Persimmon and Ironwood), with year-round pros, USTA league teams, and a full clinic schedule. It's the only true country-club tennis program north of Cave Creek, and membership is optional for Anthem CC homeowners.

Phoenix and Scottsdale Tennis Communities at a Glance

CommunityCityCourtsSurface MixAccess
Desert MountainScottsdale175 Har-Tru Clay / 3 Hard / 1 GrassPrivate — Equity / Mandatory
Desert HighlandsScottsdale134 Grass / 6 Har-Tru Clay / 3 HardPrivate — Equity / Mandatory
TerravitaScottsdale55 HardPrivate — Equity / Mandatory
DC RanchScottsdale66 HardHOA Amenity
McDowell Mountain RanchScottsdale1010 HardHOA Amenity
Anthem Country ClubAnthem88 Post-Tension HardPrivate — Optional Membership

Tennis Communities of Phoenix and Scottsdale, Answered

Which Phoenix-area community has the most tennis courts?

Desert Mountain leads with seventeen courts across the Sonoran Clubhouse Racquet Complex, including five Har-Tru green clay courts, three hard courts, and a grass stadium court. It hosts the USTA Southwest Clay Court Championships every year.

Is Desert Highlands the only Arizona community with grass tennis courts?

Yes. Desert Highlands maintains four real grass courts, the only such program in the state. The club also runs the USTA Southwest Grass Court Classic each year.

Which Phoenix tennis communities require a country-club membership?

Desert Mountain, Desert Highlands, and Terravita all require an equity or mandatory membership to access racquet amenities. Anthem Country Club offers an optional membership. DC Ranch and McDowell Mountain Ranch provide tennis as an HOA amenity, no separate club dues required.

Where can homeowners play USTA league tennis without joining a country club?

McDowell Mountain Ranch is the standout. Ten community hard courts, an on-site academy (Seth Korey Tennis), and HOA-only access. Residents can play in USTA leagues organized through the academy or through Scottsdale Ranch Park nearby.

Which North Valley community has the strongest tennis program?

Anthem Golf & Country Club. Eight post-tension hard courts split across two clubhouses, year-round teaching pros, active USTA league teams, and a full clinic schedule. It is the only true country-club tennis program north of Cave Creek.

Looking for a Tennis Home in Phoenix or Scottsdale?

I can match the right community to your play. USTA league, social doubles, junior development, or quiet morning hitting sessions on clay. Send a note or call. I will follow up the same day.

Jon Hegreness, REALTOR / Associate Broker, Howe Realty
(623) 826-0888 . JonHegreness@gmail.com . License BR540940000
9059 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, B-200, Peoria, AZ 85382
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