Tennis in the Parks

Tennis in the Parks: The program where you play while you learn!
USTA New England partners with local parks and recreation departments to offer Tennis in the Parks, Presented by Wilson. It's our affordable and accessible tennis program for first-time and beginner players. We offer spring, summer and fall sessions for youth players in grades 1-8 as well as adults.
Youth Programs
Led by approved USTA tennis coaches, with the help of any volunteers, this program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate racquets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!
All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racquet, ball, and program t-shirt!
Adult Programs
Led by an approved USTA coach, participants will have fun developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis while getting great exercise.
ADVERTISEMENTAll players in their first session receive and keep a new tennis racquet!
Recreation Partners & Registration Details (not all sites will run in spring, summer and fall)
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Brighton red ball (youth only)
Brighton orange ball (youth only)
South Boston (adult only)
Brighton Tuesday (adult only) 6-7:15pm
Brighton Tuesday (adult only) 7:30-8:45pm
Somerville 6 pm (adult only)
Somerville 7:30 pm (adult only)
Worcester Summer Red Ball (Grades 1&2) Registration Link
Worcester Summer Orange Ball (Grades 3-5) Registration Link
Worcester Summer Green Ball (Grades 6-8) Registration Link
Joint Base, Cape Cod Buzzards Bay
Maine
New Hampshire
Hopkinton Youth Sports Association
Oyster River Youth Association - Durham, Lee, Madbury
Rhode Island
Vermont
Coaching
Tennis in the Parks coach job description
Interested in coaching?
Interested in starting a Tennis in the Parks program in your town or city?
Contact Eric Driscoll: driscoll@newengland.usta.com
USTA New England and the PTR are offering Tennis in the Parks coaches scholarships to become PTR Level 1 Certified. Coaches can get $200 off their certification (from $329 to $129) through the PTR's ACE Scholarship Program. Click here to learn more & to apply!
We're actively seeking coaches for 2022 in the following sites:
Plainfield, CT
Brookfield, CT
Canton, MA
Needham, MA
Augusta, ME
Standish, ME
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Keene, NH
Loudon, NH
New Ipswich, NH
Oyster River Youth Association (Durham, Lee, Madbury, NH)
Wolfeboro, NH
Winooski, VT
Randolph, VT
Stowe, VT
Coventry, RI