The Northbrook Park District tennis program includes neighborhood facilities and classes provided by the Northbrook Racquet Club opens in new tab, 2995 Dundee Road and the Glenbrook Racquet Club opens in new tab, 1801 Janke Drive. Classes are available for children and adults.
The District maintains 28 outdoor courts that are open from April 1 until mid-October. The District occasionally reserves courts for private lessons, tournaments, schools and league play. Notification of court closings are posted on the Athletic Courts & Fields page. A patron with an authorized permit from the Park District has priority over walk-on players.
Registration
Court Rules
Help the Park District provide an enjoyable tennis season by following court rules posted at all facilities. Players must wear shirts on the courts and soft, rubber-soled shoes; black-soled shoes are not allowed. Only authorized tennis instructors are allowed to conduct lessons on Park District courts. Patrons with a permit from the Park District have priority over walk-on players.
Court Rentals
To reserve a specific court at the rental fee of $17/hour (resident) or $22/hour (non-resident), call 847-291-2993 or book your rental online opens in new tab. League play and instructor led lessons are allowed only by permit. If a court is not being used for programming or rentals, courts are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
National Tennis Rating System
Adult tennis classes are based on the rating system outlined below. Choose classes according to your skill level:
1.0 Just starting to play tennis
1.5 Limited playing experience, working on getting the ball over the net
2.0 May have had some lessons but needs court experience
2.5 Has more dependable strokes, is learning to judge where the ball is going, has weak court coverage or is often out of position
3.0 Can place shots with moderate success
3.5 Has achieved stroke dependability, direction on shots within reach, including volleys, and seldom double faults
4.0 Has dependable strokes and uses a variety, including lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys (first serve can force some errors)
4.5 Has begun to master the use of power and spins, can serve with power and accuracy, can rush the net with some success
5.0 Has good shot anticipation and an outstanding shot or is exceptionally consistent (can hit winners or force errors regularly and has good depth and spin on most second serves)
Tennis Classes & Lessons
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