Jacksonville, Florida, offers a diverse range of tennis facilities and programs catering to all ages and skill levels, from public courts to private clubs and resorts. The city's warm climate allows for year-round play, with numerous outdoor courts available [1].
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Public Tennis Facilities: Jacksonville boasts a large urban park system, including over 150 public tennis courts [1]. Key public facilities with staffed operations and amenities include:
- Boone Park Tennis Complex (3700 Park St., Jacksonville, FL 32205): Offers lighted clay and hard courts [1] [5].
- Clanzel T. Brown Tennis Center (4575 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, FL 32208): Features lighted clay and hard courts [1] [5].
- Southside Tennis Complex (1539 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207): Provides lighted clay and hard courts and operates a "find a player/partner" program [1] [5].
- Fort Family Regional Park (8000 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256): Another staffed facility offering tennis courts [5].
These JaxParks facilities offer annual memberships, junior tennis camps (including Net Generation programs for ages 6-14), and various clinics [5]. A unique aspect of Jacksonville's public courts is the availability of meticulously maintained Har-Tru clay courts, which are beneficial for players' knees [1].
Private Clubs and Organizations: Several private clubs and organizations provide tennis programs, lessons, and court access:
- Jacksonville Beach Tennis Club (JBTC): Located in Jacksonville Beach, JBTC offers daily court fees and various membership options (semi-annual and annual). They host league play for men, women, mixed doubles, juniors, and seniors. Lessons are available, including a strong junior program, adult beginner and intermediate clinics, and private lessons. JBTC also organizes social events like Sunday morning round robins and mixers [2].
- Williams Family YMCA Tennis Facility: This facility features 13 Har-Tru clay courts, all lighted for evening play. They offer a wide variety of instructional programs for all ages and skill levels, including private lessons, group instruction, year-round new player programs (Tennis 101, Tennis Refresher Clinic), Cardio Tennis, and junior programs (Tiny Tots, Orange Ball, Green Ball, High School Match Play Clinic). The Y also facilitates team tennis opportunities (USTA, First Coast, Ladies Inter-Club, Men's and Working Women's Leagues) and tournaments [3]. Court reservations can be made two days in advance [3].
- Learn Tennis Now (LTN) at The Bolles School: This adult beginner tennis program is designed to teach fundamentals over six lessons (9 hours) with certified coaches. It includes racquet provision during lessons and an end-of-session party. The program takes place at The Bolles School tennis courts (7400 San Jose Blvd.) [6].
- PlayYourCourt: This service connects individuals with private tennis coaches in Jacksonville. They offer a coach-finder service to match players with instructors based on goals, age, and skill level. Lessons can be scheduled at courts convenient for the player, and coaches like Craig M., Lance V., and Dick S. are available. Dick S. is a USPTA certified coach experienced with all levels, including wheelchair and adaptive tennis players [1].
- The Racquet Club (Ponte Vedra): Located near Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, this facility boasts 12 Har-Tru Hydro Courts and a professional tennis staff. It is known as the Official Tennis Club of the ATP World Tour and offers exclusive playing privileges to guests of the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club Ponte Vedra Beach [7].
- Amelia Island Tennis Resort: Just north of Jacksonville, this resort is operated by Cliff Drysdale Tennis and is consistently ranked among the finest tennis resorts globally. It features 23 Har-Tru clay courts, a pro shop, fitness center, and world-class instruction [1].
Tennis Leagues and Tournaments: Jacksonville is home to various league play opportunities through facilities like JBTC and the Williams Family YMCA [2] [3]. The city also hosts the SenioRITAs, the largest tennis tournament in NE Florida for women over 40, which benefits breast cancer research [1]. The Jacksonville Tennis League also lists numerous tennis clubs and courts throughout the region, many of which are lighted and offer fees [4].
Cost of Lessons and Court Fees: Costs vary depending on the facility and type of instruction:
- PlayYourCourt private coaches: Rates can range from $62/hr to $149/hr, with VIP pricing available [1].
- Jacksonville Beach Tennis Club: Daily court fees range from $1-$6 per person, with semi-annual memberships from $67.50-$137.50 and annual memberships from $135-$275 [2].
- Williams Family YMCA: Private lessons are $60 for one hour or $34 for 30 minutes. Group clinics range from $18-$34 per person depending on group size. Court fees are $16 per court for up to 1.5 hours, with unlimited play options at $30/month (individual) or $45/month (family) [3].
- Learn Tennis Now: The program costs $59, with an option to bring a friend for free [6].
- JaxParks facilities: Annual tennis memberships can be purchased online [5].
Authoritative Sources
- How it works. [PlayYourCourt]↩
- Jacksonville Beach Tennis Club. [Jacksonville Beach]↩
- The Williams Family YMCA Tennis facility. [FCYMCA]↩
- Jacksonville Tennis Clubs. [Jacksonville Tennis League]↩
- JaxParks Tennis Facilities. [Jacksonville.gov]↩
- Learn Tennis Now. [Register JTCC Bolles]↩
- Tennis. [Ponte Vedra]↩

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