Pat O'Rourke Recreation Center

Pat O'Rourke Recreation Center serves central El Paso's active tennis community from its location on North Virginia Street, just minutes from downtown and UTEP. Operated by the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, the facility features outdoor hard courts configured for casual rallies and competitive sets. Local players gather here throughout the week for pickup matches, neighborhood round-robins, and scheduled recreation programs. The courts hold up well under the desert sun and provide true, consistent ball bounces characteristic of standard acrylic hard court surfacing. Surrounded by fencing and framed by views of the Franklin Mountains, the setting provides an approachable, energetic municipal sports environment. Access operates under municipal recreation guidelines, with courts available for public walk-on play during park hours as well as reserved city-run clinics. It stands as an accessible neighborhood hub where recreational players connect over solid baseline play.