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 (Beginner)

March 9 - 25, 2020 Session May 4 - 20, 2020 Session  August 11 - 27, 2020 Session
Mondays & Wednesdays Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & Thursdays
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Whipporwill Park Whipporwill Park Elmira Avenue Park
Registration is from January 1 - March 1, 2020 | #11737 Registration is from January 1 - April 27, 2020 | #11738 Registration is from January 1 - August 1, 2020 | #11788
 

7 - 8 Years Old (Beginner)

March 9 - 25, 2020 Session May 4 - 20, 2020 Session  August 11 - 27, 2020 Session
Mondays & Wednesdays Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & Thursdays
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Whipporwill Park Whipporwill Park Elmira Avenue Park
Registration is from January 1 - March 1, 2020 | #11739 Registration is from January 1 - April 27, 2020 | #11740 Registration is from January 1 - August 1, 2020 | #11790
 

9 - 10 Years Old (Beginner)

March 9 - 25, 2020 Session May 4 - 20, 2020 Session  August 11 - 27, 2020 Session
Mondays & Wednesdays Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & Thursdays
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Whipporwill Park Whipporwill Park Elmira Avenue Park
Registration is from January 1 - March 1, 2020 | #11741 Registration is from January 1 - April 27, 2020 | #11742 Registration is from January 1 - August 1, 2020 | #11791

11 - 12 Years Old (Beginner)

April 6 - 22, 2020 Session
Mondays & Wednesdays
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Whipporwill
Registration is from January 1 - April 1, 2020 | #11743
 

7 - 12 Years Old (Intermediate)

September 15 - October 1, 2020 Session
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Elmira Avenue Park
Registration is from January 1 - September 1, 2020 | #11792
CR Fee $12 | NCR Fee $17

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.
CR Fee $13.50 | NCR Fee $18.50
June 8 - 24, 2020 Session July 14 - 30, 2020 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, 2020 | #11767 Registration is from January 1 - July 1, 2020 | #11768