Youth Tennis Lessons

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 Jordan.Brown@durhamnc.gov or call 919-560-4355, ext. 27221.

Weather cancellation information: 919-560-4636, Press 6

Volunteers Needed

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.

August 15 - August 31, 2023

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 
  • Elmira Avenue Park
  • Ages 5-10
  • Registration open through August 1, 2023
  • City Resident $9 | Non-City Resident $14

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

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 
  • Elmira Avenue Park
  • Ages 7-12
  • Registration open through September 1, 2023
  • City Resident $9 | Non-City Resident $14

Raising Racquets

Participants will receive a racquet and a can of tennis balls for attending four out of the six sessions.

Session 2: July 11 - July 27, 2023

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • East End Park
  • Ages 7-12
  • Registration open through July 1, 2023
  • City Resident $13.50 | Non-City Resident $18.50

2024 Tennis Lessons

5-6 Year Olds

  • Mondays & Wednesdays- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • March 4 - March 20, 2024
  • Whippoorwill Park-1632 Rowemont Rd. 
  • Registration open January 1 - February 19, 2024
  • City resident $9.00 I Non-city resident $14.00
  • Rain dates - March 25 & 27 if needed

5-6 Year Olds

  • Mondays & Wednesdays- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • May 6- May 22, 2024
  • Whippoorwill Park-1632 Rowemont Rd. 
  • Registration open March 1 - April 22, 2024
  • City resident $9.00 I Non-city resident $14.00
  • Rain dates - May 29 & June 3, 2024 if needed


9-10 Year Olds

  • Mondays & Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • March 4 - March 20, 2024
  • Whippooriwll Park- 1632 Rowemont Rd. 
  • Registration open January 1- February 19, 2024
  • City resident $9.00 I Non-city resident $14.00
  • Rain dates- March 25 & 27 if needed

9-10 Year Olds

  • Mondays & Wednesdays- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • May 6- May 22, 2024
  • Whippoorwill Park-1632 Rowemont Rd. 
  • Registration open March 1 - April 22, 2024
  • City resident $9.00 I Non-city resident $14.00
  • Rain dates - May 29 & June 3, 2024 if needed

7-8 Year Olds

  • Mondays & Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • March 4 - March 20, 2024
  • Whippoorwill Park - 1632 Rowemont Rd.
  • Registration open January 1- February 19, 2024
  • City resident $9.00 I Non-city resident $14.00
  • Rain dates - March 25 & 27 if needed

7-8 Year Olds

  • Mondays & Wednesdays- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • May 6- May 22, 2024
  • Whippoorwill Park-1632 Rowemont Rd. 
  • Registration open March 1 - April 22, 2024
  • City resident $9.00 I Non-city resident $14.00
  • Rain dates - May 29 & June 3, 2024

11-12 Year Olds

  • Mondays & Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
  • April 8 - April 24, 2024.
  • Whippoorwill Park - 1632 Rowemont Rd.
  • Registration open February 1 - March 25, 2024
  • City resident $9.00 I Non-city resident $14.00
  • Rain dates - April 29 & May 1, 2024