New England Tennis in the Parks
Our beginner program where kids and adults play while they 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.
We offer 'Learn to Play' youth scholarships for new and beginner players looking to start their tennis journeys. If you're interested in learning more or applying, click here.
Youth Programs
Led by coaches who are SafeSport approved and background checked, 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! All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate tennis racquet.
Adult Programs
Led by coaches who are SafeSport approved and background checked, participants will have fun developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis while getting great exercise. Players should bring a racquet, and we provide the tennis balls.
Fall 2025 sites
Don't see a program in your town?
If you're interested in starting a Tennis in the Parks program near you, please contact Eric Driscoll at driscoll@newengland.usta.com.
Interested in Coaching?
Our ideal coach is someone who is passionate about helping kids and/or adults get more active, have fun and learn how to play tennis. This includes coaches of other sports, parents, college students, current tennis coaches and more. No coaching experience is required and we provide training. All coaches are required to become SafeSport approved. This is a part-time, seasonal paid position.
Job Posting
Coaching Application
We are actively seeking coaches in the following areas:
New Hampshire
- Amherst
- Exeter
- Hampton
- Hudson
- Nashua
- Loudon
- Londonderry
- Manchester
- New London
- Keene
Maine
- Augusta
- Bangor
- Biddeford
- Portland
- Sanford
- Waterville
Massachusetts
- Brewster
- Chatham
- Falmouth
- Orleans
- Sandwich
- Leominster
- Mendon
- Oxford
- Pittsfield
Vermont
- Castleton
- Hartford
- Milton
- Randolph
- Rutland
- Swanton
- Waterbury
- Winooski
Rhode Island
- Coventry
- Charlestown
- Cranston
- East Providence
- Richmond
Connecticut
- Brookfield
- East Windsor
- Somers
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