In 2005, Longmeadow Parks and Recreation was awarded the designation “Tennis Welcome Center” by the United States Tennis Association. The USTA is currently developing strategic plans to further connect with new and lapsed players through increased promotion and positioning of the sport as fun, social, healthy, inclusive, accessible and affordable. For more information on USTA initiatives, please visit www.usta.com.

The Longmeadow Parks and Recreation Department offers a number of the finest tennis courts and tennis programs throughout Western Massachusetts. Courts are open seven days a week from dawn to dusk (8:00pm) to the public free of charge when not in use for instructional programs. The lighted Blinn Courts are open until 11:00pm.

Blinn Hardcover Courts
Twelve lighted hardcover courts located behind the High School on Bliss Court.

Greenwood Park Hardcover Courts
Two hardcover courts located at 231 Maple Road

New! Adult Summer Social
Strategy and supervised play round robin. Men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles available. 3.0-4.0 NTRP level of play required, however 2.5 level players are welcome if approved by staff. Balls are provided. For questions and registration, contact Enfield Tennis at (860)698-6503.

May 20-August 26.
Tuesday evenings, 7:00-8:45pm at the Blinn Tennis courts.
Fees payable to Enfield Tennis: $99, Resident or $119, Non-resident guest
Drop-in players welcome for a small fee and 2-day advance reservation.

New! Pioneer Valley Beginner Tennis League
Have fun and get fit as ages 19+ can play against teams from other PV towns such as Agawam, Springfield, East Longmeadow and Chicopee. If you played tennis in high school or have taken at least some beginner tennis lessons, this league is the perfect fit! Five to ten players are needed to play Singles, 1st Doubles and 2nd Doubles matches. Post-season divisional play is optional. League runs on Monday evenings from Mid-May through Mid-September. Start date to be announced.

6:00pm-8:00pm at the Blinn Tennis courts.
$55 Fee includes: standard league fees plus a 1-year membership to USTA
To be placed on a roster or for questions, call Enfield Tennis Club at (860)698-6503 today!

Cardio Tennis
Get your hearts pumping in this 4-week fitness program that is a fun group activity, with non-stop action! Get your heart rate into your cardio zone and burn more calories while improving your tennis skills. It’s a total body workout taught by trained professionals! The one hour program includes a warm –up (dynamic stretching, cardio workout and cool down session). Instruction is offered by the professionals of Enfield Tennis Club. If additional class dates are desired, please call 860.698.6503.

Activity #5103.301, Fee: $89 Session 1 Times: 9:00am-10:30am
Activity #5103.303, Fee: $89 Session 2 Times: 10:30am-11:30am
Location: Blinn Tennis Courts
Dates: Mondays, 5/19-6/16
Register by 5/10

Spring Tennis Lessons
Get an early start on your game by joining our spring program at the Blinn courts. Bring your own racket. Classes are proudly offered by staff from the Enfield Tennis Club, just minutes from the Longmeadow border!

Adult
Activity #5102.301 Session 1 5/19-6/2
Activity #5102.302 Session 2 6/4-6/16
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Fee: $89

Youth
Activity #5101.301 Grades 5-8
Days: Fridays
Dates: 5/16-6/20
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Fee: $119

Summer Tennis Lessons- Learn to Rally and Play
Longmeadow Parks and Recreation work in conjunction with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to offer high quality and affordable tennis lesson. Currently, nearly 25 million Americans play tennis and the sport is at the highest participation level in 13 years! Over 5.5 million Americans played tennis for the first time in 2005, and our goal is to increase that number in 2008.
Session 1-6/23-7/3, register by 6/18
Session 2-7/7-7/18, register by 7/2
Session 3-7/21-8/1 register by 7/16
Session 4-8/4-8/15 register by 7/30

Tots, Ages 3.5-4
Focus will be placed on the basics of tennis, gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination and interaction with others. Youth size racquets are provided for use and small instructor/counselor ratio provides for an early introduction to the sport of tennis. Location: Blinn Courts
Time 8:30-9:15am, Monday-Friday
Fee: $92 per session
Session 1-Activity #5104.401
Session 2 Activity #5104.402
Session 3-Activity #5104.403
Session 4 Activity #5104.404

Pee Wee, Rallyball, Ages 5-7
Lessons will focus on tennis basics, gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination & interaction with others. Youth size racquets and nets, foam balls and smaller court size ensure success and enjoyment. Proper form can be better encouraged using LPRD's "pee wee" gear.
Location: Blinn Courts
Time: 8:30-9:45am, Monday-Friday Fee: $92 per session
Session 1-Activity #5105.401
Session 2-Activity #5105.402
Session 3-Activity #5105.403
Session 4-Activity #5105.404

Youth, Rally and Play, Ages 8-11
Lessons will consist of short drills to develop tennis skills and fitness level. Game rules and tennis etiquette will also be covered. Informal parent conferences will keep parents informed of their child's progression. Match play will follow drills. Racquets not provided. Location: Blinn Courts
Time: 10:00-11:30am, Monday-Friday, Fee: $92 per session
Session 1 Activity #5106.401
Session 2 Activity #5106.402
Session 3 Activity #5106.403
Session 4 Activity #5106.404

Pre-Teen, Team Tennis, Ages 12-14
Lessons will include warming-up and cooling down, fitness development, hitting drills, which stress individual strokes and moving combinations, and match play. 'Report cards' will also be used for this age group, to keep parents informed. Game strategy and anticipatory thinking will be introduced. Participants will be divided into beginning, intermediate and advanced groups.
Location: Blinn Courts
Time: 10:00-11:30am, Monday-Friday, Fee: $92 per session
Session 1 Activity #5107.401
Session 2 Activity #5107.402
Session 3 Activity #5107.403
Session 4 Activity #5107.404

Teens, Team Tennis, Ages 13-18
These lessons, exclusively for teens, promote skill acquisition and development. Participants are divided by ability level. Drills and match play daily, plus instruction on tennis strokes; serving and game strategies comprise this offering. All participants must furnish their own racket.
Location: Blinn Courts
Time: 12:30-2:00pm, Monday-Friday, Fee: $92 per session
Session 1 Activity #5108.401
Session 2 Activity #5108.402
Session 3 Activity #5108.403

Adult Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 and Up
This group will consist of a wide range of experience and talent levels. Participants will be grouped according to ability and drills will be developed to meet your needs. Match play will follow drills daily.
Location: Blinn Courts
Time: 10:00-11:30am, Monday-Friday, Fee: $92 per session
Session 1 Activity #5109.401
Session 2 Activity #5109.402
Session 3 Activity #5109.403
Session 4 Activity #5109.404

Adult, All Levels, Ages 18 and Up
Drills will focus on areas that the group needs to work on most. Match play will follow drills daily. Participants will be grouped according to skill level. Location: Blinn Courts
Time: 6:00-7:30pm, Monday & Wednesday, Fee: $92 per session
Session 1 Activity #5113.401
Session 2 Activity #5113.402
Session 3 Activity #5113.403
Session 4 Activity #5113.404