Barnes Tennis Center Lease Battle | San Diego News

San Diego’s Barnes Tennis Center, a beloved nonprofit hub built with private funds in the 90s, is caught in a financial tug-of-war with the city. Facing pressure to fund a $100M deficit, officials are re-examining the center’s rock-bottom $600 annual lease—despite its massive revenue and vital role in youth tennis. The center’s expansion into pickleball courts on an unzoned dirt lot has added complications, especially as affordable housing plans loom over that same land. With overflow parking critical for operations, stakeholders—including a former city manager leading Youth Tennis San Diego—are pushing for a fair new lease before it expires in 2029, one that shares revenue while protecting their access to essential space. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf40bfa6de408943