Youth Tennis Lessons

Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers tennis lessons to teach the fundamentals of the game. The class will review basic strokes and scoring as well as tennis strategies. Participants should wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing and bring a tennis racquet and water.

Volunteers Needed

DGSL is looking for volunteer head coaches and assistant coaches for the fall and spring! Please fill out the Volunteer Application Form and an Athletics staff member will be in touch.

Volunteer Expectations

Please note that all participants, including spectators, will be held to the standards listed in our code of conduct.

For information, email Jonathan Ray or call 919-560-4355, ext. 27221.

Weather cancellation information: 919-560-4636 Press 6

Youth tennis lessons

Youth Tennis Lesson Fees

City Resident Non-City Resident
$9 $14
 

Youth Tennis Lesson Age Groups

5 - 6 Years Old

March 11 - 27, 2019 Session August 13 - 29, 2019 Session
Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & Thursdays
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Forest Hills Park Forest Hills Park
Registration is from January 1 - March 1, 2019 | #9971 Registration is from January 1 - August 2, 2019 | #9972
 

7 - 8 Years Old

March 11 - 27, 2019 Session August 13 - 29, 2019 Session
Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & Thursdays
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Forest Hills Park Forest Hills Park
Registration is from January 1 - March 1, 2019 | #9975 Registration is from January 1 - August 2, 2019 | #9976
 

9 - 10 Years Old

March 11 - 27, 2019 Session August 13 - 29, 2019 Session
Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & Thursdays
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Forest Hills Park Forest Hills Park
Registration is from January 1 - March 1, 2019 | #9973 Registration is from January 1 - August 2, 2019 | #9974

11 - 12 Years Old

April 8 - 24, 2019 Session
Mondays & Wednesdays
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Forest Hills Park
Registration is from January 1 - April 1, 2019 | #9977
 

7 - 12 Years Old (Raising Racquets)

*Note: Participants will receive a racquet and a can of tennis balls for attending four out of the six sessions.
June 3 - 19, 2019 Session July 9 - 25, 2019 Session
Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & Thursdays
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Elmira Avenue Park Elmira Avenue Park
Registration is from January 1 - May 27, 2019 | #9980 Registration is from January 1 - June 24, 2019 | #9981