Free Courts in Charlotte
Playing tennis doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks & Rec operates 36 tennis facilities throughout the city. The largest tennis facilities are at Freedom Park and Park Road Park where both courts offer 12 lit courts for all-day play. For a complete list of parks featuring tennis courts visit the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks and Rec site.Freedom Park
2435 Cumberland Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28203
Park Road Tennis Facility
6215 Park Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28210
Charlotte Tennis Leagues
Whether you're brand new or have been playing for decades there are leagues in Charlotte to join that allow competition at every level.The largest of the leagues is the USTA's Charlotte Tennis Association. With nearly 10,000 members in the Charlotte area, the Charlotte Tennis Association's members have connections to private clubs, public clubs and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Parks & Rec. There is a $40 annual membership fee and varying fees by team to join in league play.
The Queen City Tennis League has over 3,500 members and offers seasonal league play in the spring, summer and fall. Participation in the league is free.
Get Your Gear
You can get a variety of decent racquets at local big box stores like Wal-Mart and Target, but if you want to talk shoes, grips, strings and other accessories, you're much better off at a specialty store or a sporting goods store. Here are some places to start:Don's Tennis Accessories
826 E Morehead St
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-377-5999
The Player's Loft
9844-B Rea Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-543-1850
Omega Sports
4271 Park Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-521-8504