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Tennis in Lower Westchester: 7 Great Centers for Westchester Families To Learn and Play Tennis

Photo courtesy of The New Rochelle Racquet Club
Photo courtesy of The New Rochelle Racquet Club
10/3/22 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

It's never too early (or late) to learn to play tennis. Whether your child aspires to be the next Serena Williams or is just looking for some great exercise and healthy fun, Westchester County offers some of the best tennis centers offering lessons, camps, and so much more. And since the courts go indoors for the winter, this is a sport the whole family can enjoy all year round.

Tennis classes are available for all ages and skill levels, so if tennis is a sport you’re looking to learn, or even if your kid is already a seasoned tennis player, read on for our picks of the top tennis facilities in lower Westchester. Grab your racket and get ready for fun, great exercise, and professional instruction close to home.

You can find more sports classes–and even book a class online–in the Mommy Poppins directory of classes and listings. Check out our Westchester Classes for Kids Guide for classes for kids of all ages. 

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Top Tennis Clubs for Families in Lower Westchester

The New Rochelle Racquet Club

New Rochelle
The New Rochelle Racquet Club provides kids with a fun and engaging environment where they can excel at tennis, whether they have been playing for many years or are new to the game. Camps are offered for ages 5-12, and kids are carefully grouped according to age and skill level. Junior Program classes start as young as age 3 and support tennis development for a lifetime, with lessons at the Club continuing through adult. READ MORE

New Rochelle Tennis Club

New Rochelle
New Rochelle Tennis Club is one of the oldest, tennis-only clubs in all of the United States. Situated on two beautiful acres of land, it is accessible from several major highways and offers membership for those looking to take advantage of tournaments and special events held throughout the season. Membership is not required to take advantage of the club's highly skilled individual or group lessons for both juniors and adults alike. READ MORE

Sportime NY Lake Isle/Harbor Island

Eastchester/Mamaroneck
These two locations are Westchester’s premier tennis centers, where players can receive instruction from the world-renowned professionals of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. Offering private and semi-private lessons, as well as its famous trademarked Junior & Adult Tennis Kinetics programs, Sportime is a place for both elite and beginning players. READ MORE

Westchester Tennis Center

Port Chester
Westchester Tennis Center provides world-class tennis instruction, featuring an in-house pro shop for all stringing and athletic wear needs, courts with LED lighting, and a junior fitness center with trainers focusing on tennis-specific workouts. Classes are available from age 4 to adult and from beginner level to elite. Tennis camp is offered for ten weeks in the summer for ages 4-18. READ MORE

Yonkers Tennis Center

Yonkers
Located directly across from Ridge Hill, this tennis center has been considered one of the top places to play since its opening in 1970. With six indoor and outdoor courts, its motto is “We make tennis possible for anyone,” and by offering a wide variety of programs open to advanced and beginners alike, the center truly does offer something for every child or adult at every skill level. READ MORE

Tennis Club of Hastings

Hastings-on-Hudson
Situated on the Hudson River, Tennis Club of Hastings offers classes for kids ages 3-18 as well as adults. Programs for kids include the juniors programs, starting at age 3 with the Pee-Wee program, and progressing to the competitive/high-performance-level classes. The club also offers court rentals and summer tennis intensives.  READ MORE

Rye Racquet Club

Harrison
Rye Racquet Club (RRC) provides top-notch tennis instruction to juniors and adults, boasting a newly renovated nursery, five indoor plexi-cushion tennis courts, four outdoor Har-tru courts, and a large selection of programs for the whole family. The four har-tru courts are indoor September to April, and outdoor May through August. RRC offers classes for adults and kids, starting with the 12-and-under category, in which classes are tailored for children's age and skill level. Summer camps are also offered for nine weeks during the summer. READ MORE

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