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! Please note that some events require a registration fee, which will be refunded upon attendance.

Featured Event

May 30, 8:30-11:30 am, La Villita Park

A tennis activation will be set up at the Little Village Community Health Fair. The first 70 people to swing by the USTA Chicago booth get a free tennis racquet. 

May 30, 3-6 pm, You Are Beautiful

3368 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

An end-of-month celebration of National Tennis Month and our Tennis is Beautiful campaign includes a presentation of the Chicago District's Ace Awards. A portion of the proceeds allows USTA Chicago to provide free tennis programming to underserved communities.

Two ways to join us!

• 3 pm: Workshop Tour + Event + Awards Presentation
  Come to the event early to experience the You Are Beautiful workshop and make a limited edition Tennis is Beautiful woodcut, then join others for the National Tennis Month and Ace Awards celebration.
  
  
• 4 pm: Event + Awards Presentation
  Enjoy light bites and celebratory drinks while you mingle, peruse You are Beautiful's gallery, shop and honor our 2025 Ace Award winners.
  

Adult Events

• May 8, 6-7 pm, Eugene Field Park
• May 9, 12-3 pm, Smith Park
• May 12, 7:30-8:30 am, Warren Park
• May 16, 9-10:30 am, Wheaton Sport Center
• May 16, 9:15-10:15 am, HF Racquet and Fitness
• May 16, 9-10 am, Gillson Park Wilmette Park District, call 847-256-9676 to register
• May 16, 10-11 am, Gillson Park Wilmette Park District, call 847-256-9676 to register
• May 16, 11:30 am-1 pm, Gillson Park Wilmette Park District, call 847-256-9676 to register
• May 16, 11 am-2 pm, Douglass Park
• May 17, 8-9 am, Gompers Park
• May 17, 10 am-12 pm, Riis Park
• May 28, 10-11:30 am, McKinley Park
• May 29, 5-8 pm, Mid-Tac + Oyster Tennis Club event, XS Tennis Village
• May 30, 9-10 am, Elmwood Park High School
• May 30, 10:15 am-12:15 pm, Elmwood Park High School

Family Events

• May 1, 6-7 pm, Bell (George Jr.) Park
• May 2, 9-11 am, McGuane Park 
• May 2, 9-10 am, Welles Park
• May 4, 6-7 pm, Hale (Nathan) Park
• May 5, 6-7 pm, Sauganash Park 
• May 6, 6-7 pm, Indian Boundary Park
• May 7, 5-6 pm, Euclid Park
• May 11, 6-7 pm, Dunbar Park
• May 13, 6-7 pm, Kilbourn Park 
• May 14, 6-7 pm, McKinley Park
• May 18, 6-7 pm, Humboldt Park
• May 19, 6-7 pm, Marquette Park
• May 20, 6-7 pm, Rosenblum (Woodhull) Park
• May 21, 6-7 pm, Jackson Park
• May 26, 6-7 pm, Mandrake Park
• May 27, 6-7 pm, Washington Park
• May 28, 6-7 pm, Peterson Park
• May 29, 6-7 pm, Wilson (Frank J.) Park
• May 30, 12-3 pm, Mid-Tac + ATA Family Heritage Community Play Day, XS Tennis Village
• May 30, 1-2 pm, Rainbow Beach Park

Youth Events

• May 16, 9-10 am, Ridge Park 

Tennis is boooooooming.

Since 2019, tennis participation in the United States has skyrocketed by 54 percent, bringing nearly 10 million new players to the court. A recent study found that the growth of tennis was driven by more ways to play and more players picking up the sport and sticking with it.
 
Tennis is for all ages. All skill levels. All zip codes. Singles. Doubles. Newbies. Pros. Everyone. Every background. Every story. 
 
So what are you waiting for? Grab a racquet, a ball, a friend and hit your nearest public court.