The Montezuma Tennis Association (MTA) was started in October of 1978 by Hank Lantelme and adopted the official name by Bob Rhine. There have been many changes to Francis Field since 1978. Three of the six original courts have been replaced with the pay-to-park public garage. A great playground for children is adjacent to the remaining three tennis courts. St. Johns County has done a good job in maintaining the court surfaces, the nets, and lighting for night play.
Hank Lantelme continues to lead the activities at "City Courts". Play starts at 8:30 am on Monday through Saturday and generally ends around noon.
Regardless of your skill level or gender or age, all players are welcome to come out and join the fun.
Some time between Wednesday morning and Thursday morning (August 4 and August 5,
2010 respectively) the back-board at City Courts was "decorated" by
person(s) unknown. The red paint container was found on the middle court and
its contents had leaked onto the court. Don, a guest from Venice, FL, tried
to wipe up the stain but it had already dried. There was a smaller red stain
near the center of the base line closest to the back-board.