The name of these courts comes from an Aboriginal word meaning
friends. The Ferny Hills Progress Association arrived
at this name after running a local “Name our Land” competition.
The first lease for the land was signed in 1976.
October 1977 - the courts were built by the Pine Rivers
Shire Council.
December 1977 - the first tennis game was played on the new
courts.
May 1978 - the Progress Association completed the building
of one of the amenities blocks. The building work was
carried out by local people, some of whom still use the courts
today.
April 1979 - lights were installed to allow night games.
In July 1985, these were upgraded to a higher wattage, eliminating
shadows on the courts.
October 1980 - the second amenities block was completed.
Coaching for young and old has always been
available. If you are interested in lessons please contact
Daphne Bale on 07 3351 4737 for further information.
The Ferny Hills Progress Association constantly re-invests
the funds raised by the tennis courts back into the facility
and, over the years, many local organizations. Some
of these organizations are listed below.
Arana Hills Library, Ferny Hills Girl Guides, Camden Park
Scout Group, Ferny Hills State School P & C, Arana Hills
Kindergarten, Golden Valley Keperra Lions, Wahminda Park Scout
Group, Kids on Parade, World Vision, The Hills Neighbourhood
Centre, St Johns Ambulance, Arana Hills Senior Citizens, S.E.S.
Care Services, Hills Area Garden Competition, Pine Hills Sports
Club, Ferny Hills Swimming Club, Safety House Scheme, Commonwealth
Employment Programs.
