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Time to heat up your volley with platform tennis

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles

Published October 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM CDT

Platform tennis courts at the Springfield Park Districk Velasco Tennis Center in Washington Park.

Andy Coon and Rod Remolina with platform tennis ball and paddle.

Andy Coon, Springfield Park District tennis manager and recreation assistant, and Rod Remolina, Springfield Platform Tennis Association, discuss Washington Park's platform tennis courts and how they heat up so the game can be played all winter at the Valasco Tennis Center.

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Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.

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