Tennis clubs in Minneapolis, United States

Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center is a public, nonprofit tennis facility located in the Fort Snelling area of St. Paul, Minnesota. The center focuses on providing accessible tennis opportunities to all members of the Twin Cities community, with a particular emphasis on serving underserved youth. Founded on the belief that tennis courts can be sites of powerful life lessons, the facility combines athletic instruction with youth development programming. The center offers tennis instruction and hosts multiple program types, including in-school and after-school sessions, summer camps, leadership programs, and high school internships. Programs serve students in grades 3-12 at no cost to families. On-court activities provide physical activity and skill development, while off-court components emphasize life skills such as self-management, self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship building. The facility features a pro shop, coaching services, parking, and a café. Through its TennisWorks youth development programs, the center connects participants with school and community partners to remove barriers to tennis access. Participants report high engagement rates, with 98.5% of students indicating they have fun attending programs and identifying with a trusted adult at the center.