The Bill Wright Tennis Center is comprised of eight Har-Tru clay courts and a full-service pro shop. Its remarkable view of the Gore Range is accented by the rushing sound of Gore Creek just down the hill.

Open June through October. Court and equipment rentals, private lessons and group clinics are available to residents and guests of all ages. Evening and weekend play is scheduled for men, women, mixed doubles, and seniors, as well as week-long junior camps.

Tennis Center Highlights:

• Eight Har-Tru clay courts with the Gore Mountain Range as a stunning backdrop
• Variety of lessons and clinics with experienced and friendly tennis pros
• Week-long junior camps and group lessons
• Full-service pro shop with racket and court rentals
• Morning, evening and weekend programs for men, women, mixed doubles and seniors
• Cardio Tennis workout class

Annual tennis passes are now available for purchase online! Cost for 2026 passes is $360 for VRD residents, $430 for non-residents and $100 for youth players.

To purchase your pass online, visit https://vail.finnlyconnect.com. Note: the passes will not be visible until May 27. 

We heard your feedback and have transitioned to a new registration system designed to better serve our users and make pass purchases and court reservations easier and more streamlined. As part of this transition, all users will need to create a new account. Simply click the Log In or Create Account button to get started; the process only takes a few minutes. Passes won't be available until May 27, but you can set up your new account anytime!

Once your account is set up, go to the Home screen (click the VRD logo in the top left corner) and select "Memberships & Passes." From there, follow the prompts to complete your purchase.

Please email Director of Tennis Caitlin Collins at tennis@vailrec.com for questions regarding pass purchases.

Junior tennis camps improve beginner, intermediate and advanced players’ games while teaching hand-eye coordination, technique, footwork and match play. These week-long camps walk students through a stroke a day. Located in scenic Ford Park, the Bill Wright Tennis Center is the perfect place to improve your game!

• Ages: 7 to 17
• Dates: Weekly sessions, June 15–Aug. 14
• Times: Mon–Fri, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
• Location: Bill Wright Tennis Center
• Cost: $325/week (includes racket rental)

The Town of Vail has implemented daily parking rates in all gated lots in the summer months. This includes Ford Park, where the Bill Wright Tennis Center is located.

The town's purpose for this is to help fund repairs and maintenance of the town’s parking structures, while also encouraging the use of transit. A recent town assessment shows a need for approximately $10.5 million in repairs over the next 5 years to keep the structures in use. 

What does this mean for you?

• Vail Transit expanded its free in-town summer schedule to include 15-minute East Vail service, West Vail Express and Lionsridge Loop service, and additional Sandstone service. More information is available at www.vail.gov/bus.
• Core Transit also offers free bus service throughout the majority of Eagle County.  More information is available at https://evta.colorado.gov.
• Parking retail rates are one hour free, then $2 per hour with a maximum daily fee of $10 in all gated lots. More information is available at www.vail.gov/parking. See the below chart for hourly rates at Ford Park.

Are you a local?

Get a local parking pass! Eligibility: Resident or property owner in Eagle County, or employees of a Town of Vail licensed business. Discount parking pass rates are three hours free, then $1 per hour with a max daily fee of $5 in all gated lots. See the below chart for hourly rates at Ford Park.

• Passes are available for purchase at www.vail.gov (you must show proof of eligibility). 
• If you purchased a parking pass for the 2025-2026 winter season, this pass will automatically extend with no additional fee for use during the summer season. 

Event Parking

• Per Town of Vail, tennis patrons wishing to park in the Ford Park lot during concerts and events will be charged a flat rate of $20. Utilizing the bus system is highly recommended during events!

FORD PARK LOT PARKING RATES

Retail Parking Rate

• 0-1 hr: FREE
• 1-2 hrs: $2
• 2-3 hrs: $4
• 3-4 hrs: $6
• 4-5 hrs: $8
• 5+ hrs: $10

Discount Parking Pass Rate

• 0-3 hr: FREE
• 2-3 hrs: $1
• 3-4 hrs: $2
• 4-5 hrs: $3
• 5-6 hrs: $4
• 6+ hrs: $5

Town of Vail Parking Contacts:

• Parking Pass Sales: 970-479-2104, parkingsales@vail.gov
• Parking Operations: 970-479-2445, parking_supv@vail.gov