Greater Midland Tennis Center - Largest Indoor/Outdoor Tennis facility in the Midwest — Greater Midland
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MISSION and VISION

Mission Statement - Provide first rate tennis teaching and programming experiences that improves the wellness of the Great Lakes Bay Region

Vision Statement - Recognized as offering the best overall tennis experience for any age from the complete novice to the highly competitive

 

Paul Oreffice; 1927 - 2024

Paul Oreffice Tribute

We celebrate the life and legacy of Paul Oreffice, a visionary leader and former CEO of Dow, whose impact continues to shape Midland, Michigan, and beyond.

Oreffice was instrumental in the creation of the Midland Tennis Center, which began with six courts and fewer than 50 players.

Thanks to his dedication, the center expanded into a thriving community hub, featuring an outdoor complex with a pavilion that proudly bears his name—a lasting tribute to his commitment to enriching Midland’s community.

“How far we've come since there were four of us playing on dirt courts near Main Street, thinking there had to be a better way,".

(MLive Media Group, Setter, 2010)

"He was the driving force behind the tennis center being what it is today. He's left a tremendous legacy. His name is on the outdoor facility. That will remain that way forever," Rekeweg said.

(Midland Daily News, Chalk, 2024)