National Tennis Month in Chicagoland

How to participate

Mark your calendars…May is National Tennis Month! Celebrate with USTA Chicago on a court near you. There are more than 20 *FREE events to choose from!

Adult Cardio Tennis

• May 1, 6-7 pm, Eugene Field Park, $10

• May 2, 6-7 pm, Welles Park, $10

• May 4, 9-10 am, Vittum Park, $10

• May 4, 1-2 pm, Douglass Park, $10

• May 6, 6-7 pm, Columbus Park, $10

• May 7, 6-7 pm, Riis Park, FREE

• May 8, 6-7 pm, Crescent Park, $10

• May 10, HIT TO BE FIT DAY, 7:30-9 am, Mandrake Park, FREE
• May 10, HIT TO BE FIT DAY, 9-10:30 am, Wheaton Sports Center, FREE

• May 10, HIT TO BE FIT DAY, 1-4 pm, Douglass Park, FREE

• May 12, 6-7 pm, Dunbar Park, $10

• May 14, 6-7 pm, Mandrake Park, FREE
• May 18, 8-9 am, Gompers Park, FREE
• May 19, 6-7 pm, Green Briar Park, $10

• May 21, 6-7 pm, McKinley Park, FREE

• May 27, 6-7 pm, Beverly Park, $10

• May 30, 6-7 pm, Athletic Field Park, $10

Red Ball Tennis

• May 3, 1-2:30 pm, Marquette Park, FREE

• May 15, 10-11 am, McKinley Park, FREE
• May 17, 4-5:30 pm, Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club, FREE
• May 19, 11 am-12:30 pm, Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Club, FREE
• May 31, 1-2:30 pm, Wilson (Frank J.) Park, FREE

Kids Play Day

• May 18, 1-2 pm, Bell (George Jr.) Park, FREE

• May 28, 6-7 pm, Euclid Park, FREE

Tournaments

• May 17, 9 am-2 pm, Elmwood Park High School, Level 3.5, $35
• May 24, 8:30 am-2:30 pm, Elmwood Park High School, Ages 12+, $30

Get hyped on social media!

Throughout the month of May, USTA Chicago will be running a social media contest. All you have to do is post a picture or video of you playing tennis, tag @USTAChicago and use #NationalTennisMonth! You can be in your driveway, on a court or even in your yard. Get creative! One winner each week of May will be selected.

Tennis is goooooood for you.

The past three years have seen participation in the sport skyrocket: According to the Physical Activity Council’s latest participation report, a whopping 23.6 million Americans served, returned and scored in 2022 – up 33% since 2020. 

“Tennis is the ideal sport for individuals and families of all ages and abilities, with extensive health and wellness benefits,” said Brian Hainline, Chairman of the Board and President, USTA.

According to multiple sources and studies, tennis has been shown to have a significant positive impact on the health of participants. Included in the effects: Tennis players on average lived an additional 9.7 years longer than sedentary individuals; the 9.7 additional years for tennis players ranked highest among all sports included within the study, beating out soccer by 5 years (4.7), cycling by 6 years (3.7), swimming by 6.3 years (3.4) and jogging by 6.5 years (3.2); participation in racquet sports improves your cardiovascular fitness; it reduces stress; and can help you form new, social relationships.

So what are you waiting for? Come grab a racquet, a ball, a friend and hit your nearest public court.