Tennis

Tennis

BREC's Tennis Department manages five major tennis centers, each housing its own pro shop that offers tennis resale merchandise, equipment rentals, refreshments and a staff that manages court reservations and fees. The tennis centers provide a several programs to the community, including tennis & pickleball instruction, school athletic programs, youth and adult league play and tournaments. Courts are available for rental to organizations for tournaments, workshops, and high school league practice.

Did you know, there are also 71 neighborhood tennis courts located at recreation centers throughout East Baton Rouge Parish where tennis can be played at no charge?

BREC's Tennis Department also maintains the schedule of pickleball play at indoor recreation center courts and the pickleball lines at the neighborhood outdoor tennis courts.  Two staffed pro shops offer equipment rentals, refreshments, and a staff that manages court reservations.  These two locations offer pickleball programs, private lessons for all ages, and court rental to organizations for tournaments.  There are 22 outdoor courts for rent at staffed tennis centers, 45 neighborhood outdoor tennis courts with pickleball lines, and 23 indoor recreation center courts with pickleball lines.

 ALL BREC TENNIS CENTERS WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, NOV. 28, AND FRIDAY, NOV. 29.  CENTERS WILL REOPEN AT THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED TIME SATURDAY, NOV. 30.

Tennis Centers

Looking to step up your tennis game? BREC has a tennis center for you! You can reserve a court by calling a tennis center or register for one of our various programs online. Follow the links below to learn more about our tennis centers located around East Baton Rouge Parish and get started!

 

Court Fees

Group Fee before 6 p.m. Fee after 6 p.m.
Adult Outdoor Tennis $5 per hour $8 per hour
Youth Tennis (under 12 years of age) $2.50 per hour

$8 per hour at City, Forest & Independence

$4 per hour at Highland
Pickleball (Highland) $5 per hour $5 per hour
Pickleball (Greenwood) $5 per day $5 per day
Hitting Wall (City & Highland) $2.50 per hour $2.50 per hour
Hitting Wall
(Independence)		 $2 per hour $2 per hour
Indoor Tennis
(Independence)		 $12 per hour  $12 per hour

Reserve a Court

Ready to play?  Call your preferred tennis center to reserve a court!  Ball machine rental is available at all tennis centers for $8 per hour plus court fee.

OUTDOOR TENNIS COURT RESERVATION POLICY:  

It's Called Pickleball!

Ready to try Pickleball? Click here for a list of neighborhood park tennis courts and indoor recreation centers that have pickleball lines (Updated Aug. 15, 2024).

For more information about pickleball and where to play, check out BREC's Pickleball page by clicking here.

Tournament Reservations

Want to reserve courts for a tournament?  Adult tournaments serving alcoholic beverages must also complete the Alcohol Policy Contract Addendum.

Monthly Program Guides

Get your game on!  BREC Tennis Programs include group instruction for beginners, intermediate and advanced players.  Various classes are offered throughout the year as well as fun tournaments and mixers to use your skills. To sign up, choose your tennis center to find a program near you!

Each Monthly Program Guide lists all youth and adult programs for tennis and pickleball available at all BREC tennis centers, including classes, tournaments, camps, and clinics. Schedules vary by month. 

Tennis/Pickleball Lessons

Ready to perfect your game? Private individual and group lessons are available with BREC approved tennis or pickleball instructors!  Contact your preferred tennis center for more information.

How was your instruction? Please let us know how your experience was with receiving instruction from a BREC Teaching Professional. It will only take a couple of minutes to complete and will assist us in evaluating our programs and instructors. Click here for the Instructor Evaluation Form.

Tennis Camps

Tennis camps are a great way to provide kids a fun environment and an opportunity to learn tennis when school is out!  Click the camp button below to see what we offer. 

  

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF BREC CAMP PARTICIPANTS:

BREC Tennis is requesting your feedback regarding your experience with our Junior Summer Camps and the Highland Park Summer Academy. It will only take a few minutes to complete the evaluation form and this will help us to improve our programs in the future. 

Click here for the 2024 Summer Camp Evaluation Form.

 

Baton Rouge Tennis League

Get involved with your local tennis community!

Click here to view local league information. Captains forms and players applications are posted.  League results are posted throughout the season.

BREC USTA/GBRCTA League Rainout and Lights Out Policy

 

 

 
Contact Us: For more info, contact contact your local tennis center by clicking on the respective center's web page. Follow BREC Tennis on Facebook to keep up with the latest programs and events!