Whether you’re a competitive player looking for a league or a beginner in search of lessons, Indianapolis’ tennis clubs serve up a variety of options across the city. Here are some of the larger clubs to look into.

NORTH: Carmel Racquet Club
225 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel

Tennis facilities: 12 indoor air-conditioned tennis courts and six outdoor clay courts

Tennis offerings: Ladies’, men’s, juniors; and coed clinics; U.S. Tennis Association senior tennis; Central Indiana Women’s Indoor Tennis League; competitive teams for juniors and adults; in-house leagues and summer leagues; private lessons

Amenities: Sauna, whirlpool, steamroom, childcare, locker rental, pro shop

Other facilities/activities: Racquet ball court, squash court, platform tennis, indoor pool with free swim, swim lessons and Aquacize classes, fitness center with personal training

What makes it stand out: Large, experienced teaching staff

More information: www.carmelracquetclub.com

WEST: West Indy Racquet Club
4458 Guion Rd., Indianapolis

Tennis facilities: 6 indoor and 6 outdoor courts

Tennis offerings: Junior and adult clinics; private and small-group lessons; senior leagues; home to the Indianapolis Industrial League

Amenities: Pro shop, member socials, tennis mixers

Other facilities/activities: Home tennis courts for both IUPUI’s men’s and women’s tennis teams.

What makes it stand out: Owned by the head tennis couch of the IUPUI Jaguars; just 10 minutes west of downtown

More information: www.westindyracquetclub.com

NORTH AND EAST: Indianapolis Racquet Club
8249 Dean Road and 4901 N. Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis

Tennis facilities: 24 indoor courts between its two facilities

Tennis offerings: 200+ programs for juniors and adults, leagues, pay-as-you-play, cardio tennis

Amenities: Pro shop, child care

Other facilities/activities: Fitness center

What makes it stand out: Nationally recognized junior tournament players program and top 10 pro shop, as named by Tennis Industry Association; former home to several major tournaments including the U.S. National Clay Court Championships, the Virginia Slims of Indianapolis, the National Boy’s 12 and Under, and the National Women’s 65 and Over.

More information: www.indyracquetclub.com

WEST: Community Healthplex
3660 Guion Road, Indianapolis

Tennis facilities: Six indoor courts and three outdoor courts

Tennis offerings: Men’s, women’s and juniors’ clinics; adult high-intensity clinic; adult leagues; junior academy; private lessons

Amenities: Café, spa, massage therapy, child care

Other facilities/activities: Full array of group fitness programs; health and wellness programs; youth and senior programs

What makes it stand out: Community Healthplex is a comprehensive, medically based health and fitness facility

More information: www.ecommunity.com/locations/community-healthplex/programs#tennis-adults-and-juniors-

If you don’t play tennis regularly or don’t want the expense of joining a club, check your local parks and schools for courts. Many middle and high schools offer community access to their tennis facilities when they aren’t being used by their students. The Indianapolis Community Tennis Program is another option; this grassroots program has been in operation for more than 50 years and offers courts in three locations, as well as lessons during the spring and summer months.

Do you have a favorite tennis facility in Indianapolis? We’d love to hear about it!

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