Game, Set, Home: The EPATT Center
East Palo Alto’s New Tennis & Learning Hub
The EPATT Center is more than just a facility; it’s a milestone for East Palo Alto. For the first time in three decades, local youth have a dedicated space in their backyard where they can learn, train, and build community. Designed to expand opportunity, the EPATT Center reflects our belief that every student deserves access to high-quality academic support and tennis programming, right where they live.
Welcome to East Palo Alto’s Newest Hub for Growth, Learning, and Play
After decades without public courts, East Palo Alto finally has a place for young athletes to grow, train, and thrive, right in their own neighborhood. This Palo Alto Weekly article features the story of how our supporters helped bring six brand new tennis courts and four classrooms to life at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School. We're HOME.
From revitalized programming to vibrant new facilities, here are just a few ways this center is already making a difference:
Brand-new home courts – Six vibrant, blue‑and‑ green tennis courts unveiled in June 2025 at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School — the first public courts in East Palo Alto in decades.
Inclusive access – We enroll students from kindergarten through high school.
Historic program revitalized – Thirty years after being housed at Cesar Chavez Academy, we’ve come full circle.
Expanded learning spaces – Four bright, tennis-themed portable classrooms adjacent to the courts support year-round tutoring.
Impressive academic gains – In the 2024-25 school year, 7th-grade students in our in-school tutoring program achieved three times the expected growth.
Local leadership & continuity – The majority of coaches, teachers, and interns grew up through EPATT and returned to give back.
Community impact goals – The center aims to address broader issues, such as obesity, asthma, mental health, and physical activity, through partnerships with the Ravenswood Family Health Center.
See how local and national voices are celebrating this milestone:
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