Heritage
Members are encouraged to view so much of our tennis history and culture, which is on display in the Members’ Pavilion behind the centre court.
A Brief History
The home of tennis in Western Australia.
The tennis club was founded in 1899 when Sir John Forrest served the first ball to Lady Forrest. At this point there were only two asphalt courts and it was called the Mount Tennis Club.
By 1902 the first grass tennis courts and a croquet lawn had been laid and they were available on opening day of 1903. In 1904 lady members resigned en masse because Saturday play was reserved for the men.
The effect of the First World War began to be felt by 1915 as 42 members enlisted for active service. Fifteen did not return. Enlistments for active service soon increased to 53 and the club struggled due to the loss of members and subscription fees.
The Royal King’s Park Tennis Club is one of the world’s last great inner city grass court tennis centres.
Take a minute (or half an hour) to read about the recollections of our new permanent member Max Kamien;
member since 1973