Area Facility Reopening Information
**This is up-to-date as of May 28, 2020. Please click the link to the facility page for the most updated information.**
While the USTA anticipates resuming play June 1, many clubs and facilities in the area remain closed. There are select clubs and facilities in the area, however, that have opened their doors with guidelines and restrictions. This information will help you navigate as you prepare to play tennis once again. Please note: the situation remains fluid and information is subject to change.
Missouri:
Tentatively scheduled to reopen June 15. Precautions include:
Staff temperature checks & wearing masks
Members and visitors will have to sign a short medical questionnaire
No congregating in viewing area or lobby
Balls will be numbered and each player will handle their own tennis balls
No switching ends
Water will not be available
Hand sanitizer will be available for use
Recommending use of new grips each time you play
No use of score posts
Once match is over, players must immediately leave the courts using social distancing
Showers in the locker rooms will be temporarily unavailable
Set to reopen June 1 with Phase 1 Tennis protocol. Highlights include:
Class sizes are limited to four students on the court at a time & no guests until Phase III. For full
All indoor court use is by reservation.
No towels will be provided
Open as of May 23 with COVID-19 Precautions. Highlights include:
All play by reservation only
No water/ice machine will be available.
The Pro Shop will not be open to the public
Forest Lake Tennis and Swim Club:
Set to reopen June 1
Must sign waiver
4-7-year-old programs temporarily suspended
Set to reopen June 1. Precautions include:
Spacing out courts for drop-in classes to maintain social distancing
Option to not handle tennis balls by pushing them to tarp with racquet for pick up by pros
Option not to serve during point play
Recommendation to sanitize racquet after play
Remains closed. Open date TBD
Remains closed. Open date TBD
Remains closed. Open date TBD
Junior clinics will begin June 15 at Westminster High School.
Tower Grove Park Tennis Courts:
Remains Closed. Open Date TBD
Open for private lessons and court rentals only; junior tennis begins June 1. You can find complete information on their Protocols page.
Several sanitizer stations at club
Must bring owns towels & water
No cash transactions
Set to reopen June 1. Precautions include:
Spacing out courts for drop-in classes to maintain social distancing
Option to not handle tennis balls by pushing them to tarp with racquet for pick up by pros
Option not to serve during point play
Recommendation to sanitize racquet after play
Illinois:
Open for business. Will have junior summer programming. Visit site for guidelines and programming.
Tennis courts reopened as of May 4.
Remains closed until further notice. Hopes to reopen once Illinois hits Phase four of five phase reopening plan.
Check out the USTA's Player Guidelines for safely returning to play.
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