ITC’s mother used to always say you meet the nicest people playing tennis and we think she’s right. We are so lucky to have some beautiful tennis courts in Lane Cove, Longueville, Greenwich, Riverview, Osbourne Park and Mowbray. Many of these courts are run by local tennis clubs and their volunteers work tirelessly to promote tennis and look after the courts.
ITC is a hit and a giggle type of player, but then there are other players who take it much more seriously. We asked local tennis clubs to provide us with information on how to book courts. ITC highly recommends strawberries and cream or (better still) Pimms after each match. Many of the clubs have very cute little clubhouses where you can relax after the game. Just scroll down and find the nearest tennis tennis club and courts to where you live.
Courts by Suburbs
Longueville Tennis Club (no lights)
Only courts 4 and 5 are available for public hire. A booking confirmation will provide a manual access code which will only be needed if the automatic system fails. Please take this email with you to the booked court.
Membership
- Adult membership fee per anum: $220
- Adult joining fee: $100
- Junior membership fee per anum: $85
- Junior joining fee: $50
Court hire
Just hit the BOOK A COURT box on their website. Booking a court online and in advance is important as it ensures the players have a court before they leave home, and it provides access to the booked court.
- Members: free
- Non-members/casual hire: $18 per hour
- Members bringing visitors; members must pay for visitors: $12 for adults and $6 for juniors
Coaching
Coaching Details here.
Contact Details
Location: On the corner of Kenneth and Dunois Street, 2066
Hours: 6:30am – Sunset (Monday to Friday). 7.30 am to Sunset (weekends)
Tennis Court Hire Info: click here
Lane Cove Tennis Club (no lights)
Membership
Court Hire
LCTC offers a wide range of tennis and recreational options for anyone in the community – members and non-members.
Booking a court
Courts are open to everyone. Just book a court anytime outside permanent and tennis coach bookings. There is no charge to members. The hourly fee is $20 per hour. Book now
Social
Organised social is available to members free of charge every Saturday afternoon from 1:30 to sunset. Non-members are encouraged to play. There is a small fee of $15. The club organises a range of event-based social days or afternoons (ie on Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Wimbledon events, etc). Again, these are social events open to members and non-members – the more the merrier. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays organised social sets are conducted by Sydney Vets. This is open to all Lane Cove members and non-members for a daily playing fee.
Sunday Squads
Held the 3rd Sunday of the month by our resident coach Andrew Scanlan. Two hours of hitting and drills – 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A mix of technique drills and fitness. Open to members and non-members – intermediate to advanced level. Cost $30 per person. Register now.
Competitions
We offer complete access to Tennis NSW, and Northern Suburbs Tennis Association competitions and tournaments. Interested in finding out more? Contact here
Coaching
Lane Cove Tennis Club prides itself on delivering high-quality tennis programs for adults and juniors with coaching provided by Paul’s Tennis Academy, led by Paul and Kat McNamara.
Paul and all his coaches are Tennis Australia accredited and provide private and group lessons, and squads for all levels – beginners to elite. Hot Shots and school holiday camps are on offer.
Paul McNamara is a past professional player, and a Tennis Australia high performance and Talent Coach. He is well versed in developing elite athletes from the ground up to working with club and competition players on their tactical and technical skills. Book a time with him.
To enquire about coaching, contact Paul and his team or visit the PTA website for more information.
Contact Details
Where: Central Park, Kenneth St, Longueville 2066
Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30-sunset, Saturdays 7:30-sunset, Sundays + Public Holidays 8:30-sunset
Tennis Court Hire Info: click here
Email: [email protected]
Website: lanecovetennis.com
Facebook: facebook.com/lanecovetennis/
Coaching webpage: Paul’s Tennis Academy
Coaching Contact email: [email protected]
Coaching Phone: 0404 896 778
Lane Cove West Tennis Club (lights)
Lane Cove West Tennis Club is situated at Blackman Park on Lloyd Rees Drive, Lane Cove and consists of three synthetic courts which are leased from Lane Cove Council.
Each court is individually fenced, making them ideal for social play and coaching.
All three courts have upgraded LED lighting to enhance the safety and improve the experience of night-time tennis.
Club members play social tennis on Saturday afternoons and public holidays.
The courts are available for public hire. Casual bookings can be made by clicking the “Book a Court Online” Box. The minimum booking period is 30 minutes.
Current Casual Hire Rates – Day Rate (before 5pm) $13/hr Night Rate(after 5 pm) $15/HR
Membership
For Membership Enquiries contact Brian Parkins
Mobile: 0408 473 340
Court Hire
The courts are available for public hire. Casual bookings can be made by clicking the “Book a Court Online” Box. The minimum booking period is 30 minutes.
Contact Details
Where: Lloyd Rees Dr, Lane Cove West 2066 (at entrance of Blackman Park)
Hours: Weekdays 6:30-11pm, Saturdays 7:30-11am & 5pm-11pm, Sundays 8:30-11pm,
Public Holidays 7:30-12noon & 5pm-11pm
Tennis Court Hire Info: click here
Phone: 0417 667 020
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lcwtennis.com.au
Greenwich Tennis Club (no lights)
Greenwich Tennis Club is an established tennis club providing two top-class synthetic grass tennis courts with a small but charming clubhouse. The club is located on the Greenwich peninsula in a park setting overlooking the picturesque Lane Cove River in Sydney, Australia. Their aim is to facilitate and encourage local community participation in the game of tennis by improving knowledge and skills and promoting social and competitive play in an inviting environment. There is a timetable of the different events of the club on their website. Social tennis is played on the Sundays between 9 and 11 am. There are also many competitions and social tennis programs for juniors and seniors.
Court Hire
Greenwich Tennis Club financial members may use the tennis courts for free unless they have hired the court exclusively for their use, in which case casual court hire fees are payable as outlined below.
Non-members may play with a financial member of the club but must pay a fee of $5 each per hour. Fees are payable to the Booking Secretary – details below.
Courts may only be hired during the following times: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 1pm – 3pm; Sunday 12pm – 3pm.
Casual Court Hire Fees – Tennis courts may be booked by a member or non-member at the rate of $23 per hour during the above booking times.
Court bookings and court hire payments – are to be made through the Booking Secretary: Contact Caroline Elliott on 0419 281 202 for details.
Click Here for a detailed Court Availability Chart showing specific times available on specific days.
Coaching
Greenwich Tennis club also offers private and squad lessons, as well as weekend and holiday clinics.
Contact Details
Where: Lemon Reserve, Greenwich 2065
Hours: Weekdays 6:30 am -5:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 7:30 am -5:00pm
Tennis Court Hire Info: here
Email: [email protected]
Website: greenwichtennis.com.au
Coaching website: here
Osborne Park Tennis Courts
Membership
Not Applicable
Contact Details
Where: Osborne Place (off Richardson St East)
Hours: 7.30 am to Dark
Phone: 02 8003 3316
Bookings: Tennis Court Manager Mark McCann [email protected]
Mowbray Public School Tennis Courts (lights)
Mowbray Public School tennis court hire is managed by GPA Tennis Academy. GPA Tennis runs an extensive tennis coaching program including social competitions for all ages & levels. This venue has 3 grand slam hard courts with floodlights
Membership
Not Applicable
Court Hire
Book here to hire courts.
Coaching
Lessons are held here by GPA Tennis. Lessons can be private or semi-private.
Details
Where: Mowbray Rd and Hatfield St Lane Cove 2066
Hours: 7am-10pm 7 days a week. This court has lights
Phone: 0412 387 276
Tennis Court Hire Info: click here
Email: [email protected]
Website: tennisvenues.com.au/venue/mowbray-public-school
Coaching website: gpatennis.com.au
Coaching Contact email: [email protected]
Coaching Phone: 0412387276
Lane Cove West Hallam Street Courts (no lights)
Welcome to our website. We are a small club with 2 courts located at 54 Hallam Avenue, Lane Cove.
Our tennis centre consists of 2 synthetic grass courts, a clubhouse with toilets and a play area for children.
Contact Details
Where: Corner of Hallam Street and Cullen Street Lane Cove West (across the road from the Lane Cove West Public School).
Hours: The court is open every day from 7.00 am to dusk
Website: http://hallamavenuetennis.com.au/HA-About%20Us.aspx
Tennis Court Hire Info: click here
Tennis Practice Walls
There are practice walls at Stringybark Reserve, behind the Lane Cove Tennis Club and Burns Bay Reserve.
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