Charles
Community Clay Tennis Courts: How Charles is Transforming Tennis Accessibility in Neighborhoods
Neighborhood and Built Community
Join us as we toast Charles, the driving force behind Minneapolis Community Clay Courts, in this inspiring episode of This Toast Is for You. Charles shares how his passion for tennis led him to create accessible, health-friendly, environmentally friendly clay courts for active aging, injury prevention, and social connection. Discover how these courts, designed to be easier on joints, promote lifelong activity, foster social connections, and bridge economic disparities—key factors in the Social Determinants of Health. His work not only restores faith in humanity but also delivers a dopamine hit as we hear about the joy, resilience, and friendships sparked on these courts. Tune in and get inspired to build something meaningful in your own community.
Music Title: Playtime with Herbie
Brooming the Clay Court
Dragging a broom across the clay court maintains the integrity of the court for decades or longer!
Clay Courts
Clay tennis courts are easier on joints and last years far longer than traditional tennis courts
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US Department of Health and Human Services’ Healthy People 2030: SDoH
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Social Determinants of Health