Youth Tennis Lessons
Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers tennis lessons to teach the fundamentals of the game. The lessons will review basic strokes and scoring as well as tennis strategies. Participants should wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing and bring a tennis racquet and water.
All participants, including spectators, will be held to the standards listed in our code of conduct.
For information, email Cathy.Reagan@durhamnc.gov or call 919-560-4355, ext. 27238.
Weather cancellation information: 919-560-4636, Press 6
DGSL is looking for volunteer head coaches and assistant coaches for the fall and spring! Please fill out the Volunteer Application Form and an Athletics staff member will be in touch. View the volunteer expectations.
Beginner Youth Tennis Lessons
Participants will learn the basics of tennis. The class will review basic strokes, tennis strategy, and learn how to score a match. All equipment is provided; participants should bring water and wear tennis shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
March 6 - March 22, 2023
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Registration open through February 24, 2023
City Resident $9 | Non-City Resident $14
Registration open through April 1, 2023
City Resident $9 | Non City Resident $14
Registration open through April 24, 2023
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Elmira Avenue Park
Registration open through August 1, 2023
Intermediate Youth Tennis Lessons
Participants will learn intermediate tennis skills. All participants should have some established skill and experience playing tennis. All equipment is provided; participants should bring water and wear tennis shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
September 19 - Oct. 5, 2023
Registration open through September 1, 2023
Raising Racquets
Participants will receive a racquet and a can of tennis balls for attending four out of the six sessions.
Session 1: June 12 - July 3, 2023
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
No meeting on June 19
Registration open through May 31, 2023
City Resident $13.50 | Non-City Resident $18.50
Session 2: July 11 - July 27, 2023
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Registration open through July 1, 2023
DPR Tennis Academy