History
Stanford’s eleven-court intercollegiate tennis facility was built in 1926. It provided grandstand seating for viewing of three stadium courts for approximately 600 spectators. These stands were in need of replacement and prompted a drive to renovate the entire facility.
The Ralph Rodriguez Clubhouse, built in 1983, became the cornerstone of the facility upgrade. It provides meeting rooms and coaching staff office space. It also houses the Orsak Family Heritage Room, featuring one of the most impressive displays of collegiate success in any sport in the nation. The Initial Stadium Improvement: In 1989, the old bleacher-type seating was demolished and a beautiful 1160 individual seat stadium was erected using the Ralph Rodriguez Clubhouse as its center. This structure contains men’s and women’s team locker rooms, additional office space, and an indoor practice range, formally named The Ralph Rodriguez Founders’ Room.
The Craig R. Johnson Players’ Lounge is a popular team gathering place and study area. It was donated by the former 1976 standout and his family.
In 1996, The Russ and Jackie Thompson Video Center was added, courtesy of Jackie Thompson in memory of her late husband who was a great friend of Stanford tennis. This trend setting video center collects data directly into a computer for instantaneous recall by category. This enables a player or coach to call up any part of the match for video analysis and review.
The Stadium Today: Thanks to the lead generosity of Tad and Dianne Taube, as well as over 600 other former players and supporters, The Taube Family Tennis Stadium was completed in the spring of 1997. It now features 2500 individual seats, a championship Plexicushion indoor and substantial office space. The Koret and Fluegel Family Conference Rooms are an important component of the building and are serviced by a kitchenette, restrooms and substantial storage space.
In 1999, the Phil and Penny Knight Scoreboard was erected allowing for live updated scoring for all eleven courts for the stadium and the internet.
Recent changes to the Taube Tennis Center include the Victor and Gwen Riches Family Tutorial Rooms, home of the East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring Program, lighting for all eleven courts, and the Bill and Dixie Gates Heritage Plaza.
Location & Directions
The Taube Family Tennis Center is located on Campus Drive and Sam McDonald Road, north of the Arrillaga Family Sports Center.
From Highway 101 North & South:
Take the Embarcadero Road exit west towards Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero turns into Galvez Street. Cross El Camino Real and continue on Galvez. Turn left on Campus Drive and turn right into the Serra Parking Lot. The entrance to Taube Family Tennis Center is at the south end of the stadium, closest to the Arrillaga Family Sports Center.
From Highway 280 North & South: You have three alternative routes.
Exit Sand Hill Road east towards Stanford. Continue on Sand Hill until you reach the Stanford Shopping Center. Turn right on Arboretum Road and make another right on Galvez Street. Turn left on Campus Drive and turn right into the Serra Parking Lot. The entrance to Taube Family Tennis Center is at the south end of the stadium, closest to the Arrillaga Family Sports Center.Exit Page Mill Road towards Palo Alto. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Junipero Serra Blvd. Continue on Junipero Serra Blvd. and turn right onto Campus Drive East. Take a right on Galvez Street, then turn left on Campus Drive and turn right into the Serra Parking Lot. The entrance to Taube Family Tennis Center is at the south end of the stadium, closest to the Arrillaga Family Sports Center.
Exit Alpine Road east towards Stanford. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Junipero Serra Blvd. Turn east at the next traffic light onto Campus Drive West. Continue on Campus Drive until you reach Galvez Street, where you’ll take a left. Turn left on Campus Drive and turn right into the Serra Parking Lot. The entrance to Taube Family Tennis Center is at the south end of the stadium, closest to the Arrillaga Family Sports Center.
Exit Page Mill Road towards Palo Alto. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Junipero Serra Blvd. Continue on Junipero Serra Blvd. and turn right onto Campus Drive East. Take a right on Galvez Street, then turn left on Campus Drive and turn right into the Serra Parking Lot. The entrance to Taube Family Tennis Center is at the south end of the stadium, closest to the Arrillaga Family Sports Center.
Seating & Tickets
The fixed seating capacity of Taube Family Tennis Center is 2,393 with a total seating of 2,445. The facility capacity is 2,800, with the ability to expand to 4,500. The stadium has theater-style seating. There is fully covered seating on the east end and selected club seating on the north end.
The ticket office is located at the south end of the Stanford Football Stadium at Gate 2. A match-day ticket booth is located on the southwest corner of the tennis stadium. This booth has four windows for ticket sales and Will Call services
For more ticket information, contact the Ticket Office at 1-800-STANFORD, or access the Tickets link on gostanford.com.
Parking & Maps
Public Parking
Parking is located in the Serra Lot, across Campus Drive from the tennis stadium and Arrillaga Family Sports Center. Additional parking is in the Varsity Parking Lot between Stanford Stadium and Sunken Diamond. The Varsity Parking Lot can be accessed via Nelson Road, off of Galvez Street, south of Stanford Stadium.
Disabled Guests
A wheelchair entry ramp is located on Campus Drive. It leads to wheelchair-accessible areas in the main stands at the north end. There is also an elevator on the south side next to the Arrillaga Family Sports Center. All concession stands are accessible to guests with disabilities.
Gates Open
The gates will open one hour prior to the beginning of the match.
Guest Services
For Guest Services, see one of the Red Coats. Lost and found articles are handled with them and at the ticket office as well.
Concessions
The main concession stand at the south end of the stadium is next to the ticket booth. For special events, a stand on Sam McDonald road may open.
Court Surface
Among the most outstanding in Northern California, the court is concrete with a plexi-pave acrylic surface.
Locker Rooms
There are two permanent locker rooms (one men’s, one women’s) and shower facilities in the Ralph Rodriguez Clubhouse. They serve as the visiting team locker room on match days. They are located near the Heritage Room.
Media Area
The media area is located underneath the permanent bleachers on the south side of the tennis stadium. The media room opens one hour prior to the first match, and is fully equipped with phone lines.
Meeting Space
On the south side of the facility are the Fluegel Foundation Seminar Suite and the Koret Conference Center. Both are accessed from the Zygmunt and Loca Taube Memorial Courtyard. In 2000, the stadium welcomed the addition of the Gwen and Victor Riches Family Pinewood tutorial rooms.
Pay Phones
Pay phones are located in the northeast corner of the stadium under the stairs.
Prohibited Items
Alcohol
Animals (except service animals)
Balls and frisbees
Banners, signs and poles
Bicycles, roller blades and skateboards
Coolers larger than 12"x12"x14"
Glass containers
Horns and any artificial nose makers (Pac-10 Conference rule)
Lawn furniture (in seated areas)
Strollers (in seated areas)
Umbrellas (in seated areas)
Weapons and any dangerous items
Distribution of any unauthorized material is prohibited
Smoking is permitted in designated areas: In the back walkway, behind the hillside.
Ralph Rodriguez Clubhouse
This is the building on the north side of the stadium. It holds offices, an indoor court and the Craig R. Johnson Family Players Lounge with the Russ and Jackie Thompson video center. The Ralph Rodriguez Founder’s Room is an inclement weather workout area that contains a practice court. The Orsak Family Heritage Room is a multipurpose room used for team meetings and pre and post match receptions for box seat holders. It contains a kitchenette and a large screen television.
Restrooms
Restroom facilities can be found on the north, outside of the stadium, and on the upper concourse of the south seating section.
Scoreboard
The Phil and Penelope Knight Scoreboard and message center is 34 feet by 8 inches wide and controlled by consoles at each court. A scoreboard message center is used to acknowledge program sponsors and to update match and schedule announcements. The scoreboard is also connected to the internet allowing anyone to view live match updates from any computer console. An auxiliary scoreboard for the backcourts was installed in 1999.
