Ragle Ranch Tennis
Like the plaque says, the Ragle Ranch Tennis Courts were created from a partnership between the Sonoma County tennis community and the county with labor and materials to build the courts donated by the individuals and organizations names on the plaque. The West County Tennis Association now known as Ragle Ranch Tennis provided the public with a multi-million dollar facility for a small fraction of that cost to the taxpayers.
To properly maintain the Ragle Ranch Courts, the Premier West County Tennis facility, constant maintenance is required. If wet debris is allowed to accumulate it will rot into a decaying slippery mass that will destroy the surface. In the photos, Bob Phelps, a Ragle Ranch Tennis member, removes the leaves and water on 2/20/26 after a storm, so the tennis courts will dry out for safe play later in the day. Maintenance is a 100% volunteer effort.
Young tennis player at Ragle Ranch Park
Some of the Board Members, L to R John Cruz, Sam Levy, Pamela Nachtigall, Bruce Nachtigall and Jon Carroll. Photo Credit Sebastopol Times.
One of the many Ragle Ranch USTA teams from June 2024. This is the 3.5 level, women’s 55 and over team. Over the years the Ragle Ranch teams have had great success in the USTA with 37 teams getting to the National Tournament plus more into the Sectional Tournaments.
Ragle Ranch Park is a beautiful place for a quiet and peaceful walk.
Ball Crosses the Net.
Full courts at beautiful Ragle Ranch Park.
Tennis players after a hard workout.
Sam Levy, tennis pro at Ragle Ranch Park at the net with a student in the forground. Photo Credit Sebastopol Times.
Cool shadows and music under the oaks.
The pergola is an inviting place to hang out before or after tennis or just when walking by.
Overhead Smash!
Well hit ball. The tennis practice backboard is the only one in West County.
Maintenance is a lot of work but it’s worth it to maintain the courts. The new windscreens were purchased and installed entirely with contributions from membership.
Rich and Wanda Cardiff initiated the drive to create the Ragle Ranch Tennis Courts in 1985, which were completed 10 years later with private donations. After taking care of them for 30 years they retired In 2026. Photo Credit Sebsatopol Times.