"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic.
It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost,
but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."
- Arthur Ashe
mission: The Bush Tennis Center exists to provide everyone the opportunity to experience the game of tennis, regardless of physical, financial or geographical barriers.
The Bush Tennis Center (BTC) is the premier community tennis center of Texas and upon its completion, will be the second largest tennis center in the world. We provide lessons, clinics, leagues and special events for tennis, pickleball and padel players of all ages and all levels. BTC is proud to host high school, college and professional events throughout the year. Through our BUSH|WIKSE ACE Outreach Scholarship program and our mobile outreach initiatives, Bush Tennis Center has helped bring tennis programs to children in the Permian Basin and throughout Texas.
Thanks to the generous support of our patrons and sponsors, the Bush Tennis Center outreach programs have served over 40,000 children since opening in 2012. Continuing in 2024, the BUSH | Wikse ACE Outreach Program will Advise-Counsel-Encourage children throughout the Permian Basin and the State of Texas reaching over 400,000 children.
"Tennis is not only a game, but it can teach you life lessons; it can teach people how to handle bad bounces in life and the importance of rules and bounds."
-President George W. Bush, during the grand opening of the Bush Tennis Center.
President George W. Bush describes the importance of the game of tennis and the mission of the Bush Tennis Center