World Tennis Center market snapshot
Homes, condos and townhomes. Source: Naples MLS listing data, updated October 27, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About World Tennis Center
World Tennis Center is an established gated residential community in Naples, centrally located off Airport-Pulling Road. Established in 1983, the community encompasses approximately 82.6 acres and 360 residences within eight individual neighborhoods, offering a combination of single-family homes, attached villas and condominiums. Mature tropical landscaping, natural preserve areas and ponds contribute to the established setting, while the relatively compact design makes it easy for residents to enjoy the community’s recreational and social facilities. Homes vary in age, style, renovation level and maintenance structure, providing buyers with several different approaches to ownership within the same community.
As its name suggests, tennis is central to the World Tennis Center lifestyle. The community maintains 14 tennis courts along with four pickleball courts and offers organized play, clinics, lessons, tournaments, teams and other opportunities for players to participate at different levels. The lifestyle extends beyond racquet sports with two heated swimming pools, an outdoor whirlpool, fitness equipment, saunas, an on-site café, Pro Shop, social spaces and an active calendar of activities and events. There is no golf course or mandatory golf membership, making World Tennis Center particularly appealing to buyers who want an active Naples community where tennis and recreation take center stage.
Why People Like the World Tennis Center Community
- Tennis-Centered Lifestyle: Fourteen tennis courts and an extensive tennis program make racquet sports a defining part of the World Tennis Center experience.
- Pickleball: Four pickleball courts provide another popular option for recreational and organized racquet play.
- 360 Residences: The community is large enough to support substantial recreational programming while remaining considerably smaller than many Naples master-planned developments.
- Multiple Housing Choices: Single-family homes, attached villas and condominiums provide buyers with different ownership, maintenance and residential options.
- Two Heated Pools: Residents have access to two community swimming pools along with an outdoor whirlpool.
- On-Site Café: The World Tennis Center Café provides a convenient gathering place for meals, refreshments, happy hours and community events.
- Active Social Environment: Seasonal events, fitness programs, clubs, lectures, games and other organized activities provide opportunities to become involved beyond tennis.
- Central Naples Location: The Airport-Pulling Road location provides convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, Gulf beaches, downtown Naples and other destinations throughout the area.
What You Need to Know About Living in World Tennis Center
- World Tennis Center Is Gated: The community has controlled access and is governed through a mandatory master association.
- There Are Eight Residential Neighborhoods: The 360 residences are distributed among individual neighborhoods, so buyers should understand which section and association apply to the property they are considering.
- Association Structures Can Vary: Condominium and other residential sections may have their own associations and assessments in addition to the World Tennis Center master association.
- Housing Types Differ: Single-family homes, attached villas and condominiums can have substantially different exterior maintenance, insurance and ownership responsibilities.
- Tennis Is a Major Part of Community Life: Buyers do not need to be serious tennis players to enjoy World Tennis Center, but the courts, programming and tennis culture are prominent components of the community’s identity.
- Homes Are Established Rather Than New Construction: Buyers should evaluate renovation level, HVAC systems, water heaters, hurricane protection, plumbing, appliances and other property-specific improvements when comparing residences.
- Community Amenities Extend Beyond Tennis: Pools, fitness equipment, saunas, the café, social spaces and organized activities provide recreational options for residents who do not play tennis.
- Current Costs and Rules Should Be Verified: Master and neighborhood association assessments, included services, leasing policies, pet restrictions, application requirements and other provisions can change and should be confirmed through current documents.
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World Tennis Center Amenities
Racquet sports are unquestionably the centerpiece of the World Tennis Center amenity package. Residents have access to 14 tennis courts and four pickleball courts, supported by an extensive tennis program that includes clinics, private instruction, tournaments, club teams, round robins, exhibitions and matchmaking opportunities. A dedicated Pro Shop supports the tennis program, while organized play provides opportunities for both recreational and more competitive players. This established tennis infrastructure gives World Tennis Center a clear identity that distinguishes it from Naples communities where tennis is simply one amenity among many.
The community also provides two heated freshwater swimming pools and an outdoor whirlpool, creating separate opportunities for swimming, relaxation and socializing. Fitness equipment is available for residents, and locker rooms include dry saunas. The World Tennis Center Café serves as an important social gathering place with regular dining, happy hours and special events, while meeting and social rooms provide additional spaces for community activities. A guest suite is also available through the community for residents’ guests, subject to current availability and policies.
Beyond the physical amenities, World Tennis Center maintains an active social and recreational calendar. Activities can include water aerobics, exercise programs, lectures, art activities, book clubs, cards, games and seasonal gatherings, giving residents ways to participate even if tennis is not their primary interest. Walking, jogging and biking throughout the approximately 83-acre community provide additional opportunities to enjoy its mature landscaping, preserve areas and ponds.
World Tennis Center’s central Naples location off Airport-Pulling Road is another significant advantage. Shopping, restaurants, healthcare and everyday services are readily accessible, while Gulf beaches, Waterside Shops, Artis-Naples and downtown Naples are within convenient driving distance. Nearby roads provide connections throughout North, Central and East Naples as well as access toward I-75. For buyers seeking an established gated Naples community with multiple housing options, an exceptional emphasis on tennis, pickleball, swimming, fitness and an active social environment without mandatory golf membership, World Tennis Center offers a lifestyle that remains distinctive within the Naples market.
What Is Near World Tennis Center?
Downtown Naples (5th Avenue South): 4.5 miles
Closest beach: Clam Pass Park, 2.9 miles
RSW Airport: 22.9 miles
Notable shopping & dining nearby: Waterside Shops, 2.5 miles
Closest park: Vineyards Community Park, 3.3 miles
(Distances are approximate straight-line distances.)
World Tennis Center Floor Plans
Floor plans are provided as a complimentary resource to help you understand the layouts available in World Tennis Center. Plans and specifications can change, so confirm details for any specific home.
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Where Is World Tennis Center?
World Tennis Center FAQ
Where is World Tennis Center located?
World Tennis Center is in central Naples off Airport-Pulling Road. Shopping, dining and healthcare are close by, with Gulf beaches, Waterside Shops, Artis-Naples and downtown Naples a short drive away and nearby roads leading toward I-75.
What types of homes are in World Tennis Center?
The community has 360 residences in eight neighborhoods, mixing single-family homes, attached villas and condominiums. Established in 1983, homes vary in age, style, renovation level and maintenance structure.
Is World Tennis Center gated, and is there an HOA?
Yes, World Tennis Center is gated and governed by a mandatory master association. Some condominium and residential sections have their own associations and assessments as well, and there is no golf course or mandatory golf membership.
What amenities does World Tennis Center offer?
Racquet sports lead the way with 14 tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a Pro Shop and a full program of clinics, lessons, teams and tournaments. Residents also have two heated pools, an outdoor whirlpool, fitness equipment, locker rooms with dry saunas, the World Tennis Center Cafe, social rooms and a guest suite.
Do you need to play tennis to enjoy World Tennis Center?
Not at all. Tennis is the heart of the community's identity, but the pools, cafe, fitness area and a calendar of water aerobics, lectures, book clubs, cards and seasonal events give non-players plenty to do, and the roughly 83 acres of ponds and preserve areas are nice for walking and biking.
Last updated October 2026 by Renee Hahn, Your Naples Expert. Community details, fees and amenities can change, so confirm specifics for any home you are considering.
