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.
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 $15/hour (resident) or $20/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)
Adult Tennis Lessons
Tennis – Beginner – Adult (1.0-2.0)
Adults can learn tennis at any age and enjoy an active, social workout with friends and family. Beginners will learn the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Bring a racquet.
September – October 2025
Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Crestwood Park (GRC)
- Tuesdays 5pm-6pm
Tennis – Advanced Beginner – Adult (2.0-3.0)
September – December 2025
Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Northbrook Racquet Club
This class is for players with more dependable strokes and some lesson experience. Classes focus on stroke production, ball control and player position.
- Mondays 1pm-2pm, 6pm-7pm
- Tuesdays 7pm-8pm
- Thursdays 12pm-1pm, 12pm-1pm, 8pm-9pm
- Sundays 1pm-2pm, 3pm-4pm
Tennis – Intermediate – Adult (3.0-4.0)
This class is for tennis players who have achieved stroke dependability and direction. Classes focus on control, depth, and power, along with tactics and competitive drills.
September – October 2025
Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Crestwood Park (GRC)
- Thursdays 5pm-6pm
September – December 2025
Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Northbrook Racquet Club
- Mondays 7pm-8pm
- Tuesdays 9am-10am, 9am-10am, 11:30am-12:30pm
- Wednesdays 2pm-3pm, 3pm-4pm, 6pm-7pm, 8pm-9pm
- Thursdays 11am-12pm, 7pm-8pm
- Fridays 1pm-2pm, 7pm-8pm, 8pm-9pm
- Sundays 12pm-1pm, 2pm-3pm, 4pm-5pm
Tennis – Advanced Intermediate – Adult (3.5-3.9)
September – December 2025
Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Wood Oaks Green Park (NRC)
Advanced players who have achieved stroke dependability, direction and power can take this class. The focus is on strategy, spin technique, power, court coverage and other advanced aspects of the game.
Tennis – Adult Drill
September – December 2025
Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Glenbrook Racquet Club
Get a great workout with great instruction and fast paced drills!
Advanced (4.0+)
- Mondays 8pm-9:30pm
- Thursdays 8pm-9:30pm
- Saturdays 4pm-5:30pm
Adult Tennis Leagues
Tennis – Intermediate – Adult (3.0-3.4)
June – August 2025
Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Crestwood Park (GRC)
Sign up for our in-house league! Men and women are welcome. Sign up on your own; no partner needed. Teams and the rotations will be created after registration has concluded. This is an all-play league, no drilling! League is leveled by ability and teams are rotated each week.
Tuesdays 9:30am-11am
Tennis – Advanced – Adult (3.5+)
June – August 2025
Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Glenbrook Racquet Club
Sign up for our in-house league! Men and women are welcome. Sign up on your own; no partner needed. Teams and the rotations will be created after registration has concluded. This is an all-play league, no drilling! League is leveled by ability and teams are rotated each week.
Wednesdays 6pm-7:30pm