Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center

We've renovated!
Come check out the new pickleball, single and updated tennis courts!

A 20% surcharge will be applied on out-of-parish registrations for any BREC program that has an activity number.

Youth Programs

293022-06-09 Summer Junior Tennis Camps (Ages 4-17) Full-day camp is Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday from 9-11:30 a.m.  Half-day camp is Monday-Friday from 9-11:30 a.m.  Full day is $250 per week; half day is $190 per week.  Weekly early drop-off from 8-9 a.m. is $50 per week.  Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.  Registration Deadline:  Friday before camp begins.  No same day registration allowed.  $10 late fee after registration deadline.  Camp Director:  Natalie Johnson-Ewing. Click here to register.

July 6-10         293022-06               July 20-24       293022-08   

July 13-17       293022-07               July 27-31       293022-09

293022-31-32 National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) Program (Ages 8-18) June 1-July 8.  The USTA NJTL is a six-week program for the beginner, novice, and intermediate tennis player.  The format used will be the rally ball format, round robin play, team tennis play, drills, and group games.  Rules and manners will be taught.  Opportunity for the beginner player to be on a team, as well as the intermediate player to develop their game. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. (intermediate players only for 7:30-9 p.m. session).  $50 for East Baton Rouge Parish resident; $60 for out-of-parish resident.  On-going registration.  Director:  Eugene St. Martin.  Click here to register.

Session I         6-7:30 p.m.     293022-31

Session II        7:30-9 p.m.     293022-32 (intermediate only)

593025-16-17 Summer Junior Tennis Academy (Ages 7-17) Mondays and Wednesdays, July 6-29, from 6-7:30 p.m.  Skill levels include beginner, advanced, and intermediate.  $74 for one day per week and $136 for two days per week.  Registration Deadline:  Thursday, July 2.  No drop-ins.  Space is limited.  Academy Director:  Natalie Johnson-Ewing. 

593025-07M/07G/07S-08M/08G/08S Fall Junior Tennis Academy (Ages 5-17) This is a continuous year-round program separated into semesters.  Fall Academy operates Monday-Thursday, Aug. 17-Dec. 10.  Skill levels for beginners, intermediates, and advanced.  Monthly and semester rates available (10% discount on semester rates if registered by Wednesday, Aug. 5).  August and December are two-week sessions.  Online registration is not available.  Must register 24 hours prior to attending class.  Same day walk-ins will not be accepted.  Academy Director:  Natalie Ewing.

Minnows (Ages 5-8): Beginner skill level participants (red ball).  Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m.  Semester rate: $205 one day/week and $360 two days/week.  Monthly rates: Aug. and Dec. rates (two-week sessions): $28 one day/week and $48 two days/week.  Sept.-Nov. monthly rates: $56 one day/week and $96 two days/week.  

Guppies (Ages 8+): Beginner and intermediate skill level participants (orange and green dot balls).  Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30-6 p.m.; Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m.  Must have taken Minnows or have Academy Director approval. 

Sharks (Ages 9-17): Intermediate and advanced skill level participants (yellow ball).  Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30-6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m.  Ages 9-11 must have taken Guppies or have Academy Director approval. 

Guppies and Sharks: Semester rates: $265 one day/week; $480 two days/week; $595 three or more days/week.  Aug. and Dec. rates (two-week sessions): $37 one day/week; $68 two days/week; $88 three or more days/week.  Sept.-Nov. monthly rates: $74 one day/week; $136 two days/week; $176 three or more days/week.

Adult Programs

293021-04 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Tuesdays, July 7-28, from 6-7 p.m.  This four-week program for beginners introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin.  Click here to register.

293021-03 Strokes, Strategy and Play for Adult Intermediate Players Tuesdays, July 7-28, from 7-8 p.m.  This four-week program reinforces stroke development, conditioning, and strategies for adult intermediate players.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin.  Click here to register.

293021-05 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Thursdays, July 9-30, from 6-7 p.m.  This four-week program for beginners introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin.  Click here to register.

Show Up and Play-Intermediate Adult Round Robin Thursdays in July from 7-8:30 p.m.  $3 per person.  No registration required.

Pickleball Open Play Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. (no session July 4).  $1 per person.  Payment must be made inside the Highland Tennis Center prior to entering the courts.  Times and fees are subject to change and may be adjusted in the future as we assess court utilization.

Pickleball Beginner Clinic Fridays from noon-1:30 p.m. in the recreation facility (indoor gymnasium).  Come play pickleball in a fun, relaxed setting!  This beginner-friendly session is perfect for anyone new to the game or looking to build a strong foundation.  Get comfortable with the basics like how to hold the paddle, serving, ball control, rallying, movement, and scoring.  Instructor:  Robert Kelly.

Private lessons are available with BREC approved tennis instructors.  Contact Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center at 225-766-0247 for more information.