Greensboro, NC
Home MenuGeorge C. Simkins Jr. Indoor Sports Pavilion
Sport Court Rentals
Simkins Sports Pavilion houses four courts for basketball, volleyball, or other events. The courts are open to the public to use for free October 6, 2025 through May 7, 2026 as follows - Youth Open Gym (ages 10-17only) Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-6pm - Adult Open Gym (ages 18+) Monday and Wednesday 3pm-6pm, Tuesday and Thursday, 9am-12pm, and Sunday, 2-6 pm. Some Sundays may be impacted due to tournament play. Please call 336-373-4679 during normal weekday business hours if you wish to check Sunday availability. To use a volleyball court during open gym, call ahead so staff can prepare a court.
The courts are also available to rent for private training sessions, tournaments, and private play between October 6, 2025, to May 7, 2026. If you are interested in renting the facility, complete the online inquiry form, call 336-373-4679, or email for more information.
| Court Rental Rates (Available 8 am to 11 pm) | ||
| Rate Type | Resident | Non-Resident |
| Hourly per court | $50 per court | $65 per court |
| Four Courts and Multipurpose room (up to 12 hours) | $2,250. | $2,500. |
* Electronic score/time clocks are available to rent for an additional fee of $25 each per day.
Private Training Sessions may be held by authorized coaches and trainers on Sundays between 3-6pm and Monday through Thursday between 4-6pm. Participants must pay $5.00 to participate in private training sessions. Review rental guidelines.
Multipurpose Room Event Rental
Simkins Sports Pavilion also houses a large multipurpose room that is available to rent for private parties and corporate meetings/retreats for up to 175 guests. If you are interested in renting the facility please complete the online inquiry form, call 336-373-4679, or email for more information. Review rental guidelines.
| Room Rental Rates (Available 8 am to 11 pm) | ||
| Rate Type | Resident | Non-Resident |
| Monday-Thursday | $60 per hour | $85 per hour |
| Friday-Sunday | $85 per hour | $110 per hour |
* Rental cost includes the use of facility's tables and chairs.
Tennis
Simkins Sports Pavilion houses eight indoor plexi-court tennis courts managed by the Greensboro Tennis Program. For more information or to schedule a court, call 336-373-5886 or visit their website.
About the Pavilion
In 1998 the City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department dedicated its indoor sport pavilion at Barber Park to George C. Simkins Jr. In the 1950s, Simkins played the first interracial tennis match in Greensboro and held exhibition matches to promote tennis in the Black community. His efforts helped to integrate recreational facilities around the country and advance civil rights.