Parks and Recreation recommends naming the center court at High Point Tennis Center in honor of Ken Sumrow, who was recently inducted into the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame.
Mr. Sumrow has devoted over 47 years to the tennis industry, including over four decades leading High Point Tennis Center, which now serves over 130,000 annual participants. His leadership has elevated Plano’s reputation in the tennis community through his involvement with the United States Professional Tennis Association’s Texas Division and the United States Tennis Association (USTA). During his tenure, High Point Park Tennis Center has received multiple honors, including the 2022 USTA Outstanding Tennis Facility and Best of Texas Large Facility of the Year.
In additional to his professional contributions, Mr. Sumrow and his family founded the Children Helping Children Tennis Tournament, which has raised more than $3.5 million for pediatric cancer research at Children’s Health. His lifelong commitment to excellence, community service, and the advancement of tennis in Plano and across Texas exemplifies the values of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department.
In accordance with Parks and Recreation policy for naming parks and recreation facilities, a committee was appointed to consider naming the center court at High Point Tennis Center. The committee met on November 5, 2025, and, after deliberation, unanimously recommends that the center court located at High Point Tennis Center be named the Ken Sumrow Center Court.
Approval of the name requires a simple majority vote of the City Council members present at the meeting.