Located just north of Husky Stadium, the Lloyd Nordstrom Tennis Center is one of the Northwest's most modern indoor tennis facilities. Most recently receiving the 2018 USTA Pacific Northwest Facility of the Year Award. The doors of the indoor facility at the University of Washington were opened with dedication ceremonies on June 1, 1989.
The tennis center, sporting six courts, was made possible by a $2.5 million donation from the family of the late Lloyd Nordstrom. Mr. Nordstrom played on the Husky varsity tennis team from 1930-1932 and was noted for his love of the game and his loyalty to the University. Illsley Nordstrom, his wife, said, "My family is proud to honor the memory of Lloyd W. Nordstrom with the presentation of this indoor tennis center to the University of Washington . . . we feel he would be honored and delighted."
Washington uses the Playsight SmartCourt for Tennis system at the Nordstrom Tennis Center. The system provides valuable feedback and training to the players and coaches while also enhancing the live streaming service for fans watching from home.
In addition to the six courts, the complex includes seating for up to 278 spectators, locker rooms, a snack bar and space for other support activities.
In September of 1989, the Lloyd Nordstrom Tennis Center was selected by the USTA's Technical Committee as one of the outstanding tennis facilities for 1989.
The USTA Facility Awards Program was established to stimulate high standards in the construction industry and then to recognize facilities which make such a positive statement about the vitality of the game.
