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In 1977 board members of the South Coast Water District decided to better utilize land space for water storage and, at the same time,
provide a recreational facility that could be used by the community. Both purposes could be accomplished more functionally and aesthetically by building an underground concrete water reservoir in
lieu of a steel tank. In 1978 this issue was brought to the constituents of the SCWD, and they overwhelmingly approved a bond issue for the project. The size of the reservoir structure
allowed sufficient space for 6 tennis courts to be built on top.
In July of 1983 the recreational park officially opened.
In 1987, SCWD took the initiative to upgrade the facility due to the expanded growth in Dana Point. Construction of two additional tennis courts along with a 2200 sq. foot two-story clubhouse began in 1988 and the project was completed in January of 1990. Dana Hills Tennis Center has received many awards, the most prestigious are the Outstanding Tennis Facility Award presented by the U.S.T.A. in 1991 and the California Pro and Player of the year award presented to Barbara Lemberg, head professional. At the present time the facility offers 8 championship lighted courts, a pro-shop, restrooms, shower/locker facilities, lounge area, and an upstairs conference room available for tennis center functions and for rent to non-profit organizations.
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