Get out and play - Celebrate National Tennis Month this May!
A fun way to try tennis!
Tennis is the perfect sport to pick up and start playing—It's safe, easy to learn AND good for you. That's why we're hosting FREE or low-cost tennis events around the Midwest for kids and adults to go out and try tennis.
Whether it’s your first time on the court or you’re returning to the game, we welcome you to come out and play tennis. The best part: If you don't have a racquet, one will be provided to you onsite!
Play tennis!
Get healthy. Play tennis!
MOVE
Tennis improves coordination, agility and balance.
CONNECT
Tennis helps build and keep friendships.
LIVE
Tennis adds nearly 10 years to your life, more than any other sport or activity.
PLAY
Tennis raises self-confidence, relieves stress and lowers tension.
Chicago
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Featured Event:
Little Village Health and Resource Fair
May 30, 8:30-11:30 am
La Villita Park
2931 South Albany Ave., Chicago, IL
Registration not required.
Mid-South Illinois
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Featured Event:
YMCA Spring Soccer Tournament
May 30, 9 am - 2 pm
YMCA Gus and Flora Kerasotes
4550 West Iles Avenue, Springfield, IL
Northern Illinois
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Central Indiana
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Featured Event:
Summer 2026 Kick-Off Celebration
May 31, 1-3 pm
EVPL Central Library
200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN
Northern Indiana
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Featured Event:
National Tennis Month with the South Bend Cubs
May 29, 5:30-8 pm
Four Winds Field at Covelski Stadium
501 W South St., South Bend, IN
Ohio Valley
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Northeastern Ohio
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Featured Event:
Tennis at Cleveland Market
May 30-31, 9 am - 5 pm
Tyler Village
3615 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH
Registration not required.
Northwestern Ohio
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Featured Event:
National Tennis Month in Toledo
May 16, 3 pm
Jermain Park
2434 S Cove Blvd., Toledo, OH
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Tennis is boooooooming.
Since 2019, tennis participation in the United States has skyrocketed by 54 percent, bringing nearly 10 million new players to the court. A recent study found that the growth of tennis was driven by more ways to play and more players picking up the sport and sticking with it.
Tennis is for all ages. All skill levels. All zip codes. Singles. Doubles. Newbies. Pros. Everyone. Every background. Every story.
So what are you waiting for? Grab a racquet, a ball, a friend and hit your nearest public court.
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