Best Public Courts: Roosevelt Park (4 courts, free), Cedar Beach Park (multiple courts, 90+ acre park), Andre Reed Park
Top Indoor Facilities: Winning Touch Tennis (5 indoor, 4 outdoor courts) at 610-433-6858, Northwood Racquet & Fitness Club (20+ courts)
Finding Partners: Join Lehigh Valley Tennis Meetup on meetup.com, TennisRound.com for court invites, or Winning Touch flex leagues
Lessons: From $35/hour through findtennislessons.com, playyourcourt.com, or direct at Winning Touch ($85-$110/hour)
Equipment: Everyone's Racquet (stringing services), DICK'S Sporting Goods, The Tennis Shop
Join the Lehigh Valley Tennis Meetup (meetup.com) which hosts weekly events for all levels. Use TennisRound (tennisround.com) to send invites at 23 local facilities. Winning Touch Tennis offers flex leagues at 610-433-6858 to meet players. Public courts at Roosevelt Park and Cedar Beach are popular for drop-in play.
For short-term visitors, contact Winning Touch Tennis (winningtouchlv.com) at 610-433-6858 for drop-in opportunities and flex leagues. Use online platforms like PlayYourCourt (playyourcourt.com) and Let's Play Tennis (letsplaytennis.com) to connect with local players. Check Facebook's Tennis for Fun Lehigh Valley page for community events.
For guaranteed indoor court access, contact Winning Touch Tennis (winningtouchlv.com) for hourly rentals ($40-$42/hour). Oakmont Tennis Club (oakmonttennis.com) has 7 clay courts but requires membership. Public courts at Roosevelt Park, Cedar Beach Park, and Andre Reed Park are free and first-come, first-served. Reserve courts at Roosevelt Park through Allentown Parks & Recreation (allentownpa.myrec.com) or call 610-437-7757.
Book directly with Winning Touch Tennis (winningtouchlv.com) for professional instruction ($85-$110/hour private). Use online platforms: FindTennisLessons (findtennislessons.com) offers lessons from $35/hour with group rates available. MyTennisLessons (mytennislessons.com) and PlayYourCourt (playyourcourt.com) charge only $10 extra per additional person for semi-private and group sessions.
Join USTA leagues through the Central Pennsylvania District (usta.com) - register at tennislink.com. The Lehigh Valley Tennis Meetup (meetup.com) welcomes all levels. Winning Touch (winningtouchlv.com) offers flex leagues matching players by skill. Use Alluvit (alluvit.com) to find practice partners at your level among 6+ local coaches and their student networks.
Website: meetup.com/lehigh-valley-tennis-meetup
Active group with organizer Han Nguyen hosting weekly fun events for all skill levels. Players share experience levels and availability to arrange matches and social play.
Platform: Facebook (facebook.com)
Offers free tennis clinics for children and adults with disabilities. Athletes qualify through Special Olympics programs.
Members: 54 active members in Lehigh Valley
Platform: meetup.com
Local tennis meetup group organizing regular play sessions.
Website: usta.com/centralpennsylvania
Registration: tennislink.com
Allentown falls under Central PA District coverage. Join USTA leagues for competitive play with national championship opportunities. Register online for team placement.
Mikheil Khmiadashvili - Former Davis Cup player, ATP-ranked professional, 2017 Big East Conference Player of the Year. Currently coaches at Northwood Racquet Club. Notable junior victories over ATP Top 10 players Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov.
Karolina Chernaya - Former WTA Top 700 professional player who competed at NCAA Division I level on full scholarship at Campbell University. Now coaches at Northwood.
Annual tournament attracting ATP tour professionals including Stefan Kozlov (over $1 million in career ATP winnings). Growing event in its 7th year.
Address: 878 S Woodward St, Allentown, PA 18103
Courts: 4 tennis courts (also converted for pickleball)
Reservations: allentownpa.myrec.com or 610-437-7757
Amenities: Playground, baseball field, basketball courts, restrooms, Irving Pool nearby
Popular location for drop-in play and casual rallies. Free access, first-come first-served unless reserved.
Size: 90+ acre park
Courts: Multiple tennis courts
Amenities: Cedar Beach swimming pool, Allentown Rose Garden, children's play area
Large park setting with excellent facilities. Popular destination for tennis and recreation.
Courts: Tennis courts with pickleball conversion
Amenities: Irving Pool, sports fields, basketball courts, playground, restrooms
One of three city locations with outdoor pickleball courts (3 courts total at this location).
Address: 1166 N Sherman St, Allentown, PA 18109
Phone: 610-433-6858
Email: wttallentown@gmail.com
Website: winningtouchlv.com
Courts: 5 indoor courts, 4 outdoor courts
Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-10pm, Fri 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5:30pm (adjusted summer hours June-August)
Court Rental: $40/hour, $42/hour evenings
Programs: Leagues, USTA teams, clinics, private instruction, flex leagues for meeting new players
State-of-the-art heating system provides comfortable winter play. Reasonably priced membership packages available.
Address: 2101 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18104
Phone: 610-437-1281
Website: oakmonttennis.com
Courts: 7 red clay courts (outdoor)
Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-9pm
Founded: 1919
Type: Not-for-profit membership club
Unique red clay court facility in West End of Allentown. Organized play and events for all levels, from beginners to advanced. Wheelchair accessible.
Website: northwoodrfc.com
Courts: 20+ indoor and outdoor multi-sport courts
Founded: 1975 (celebrating 50th anniversary and grand re-opening in 2025)
Surfaces: Har-Tru and hard acrylic courts
Programs: Summer camps, round robins, tournaments, member events
Cornerstone of racquet sports in Lehigh Valley for 50 years. Home to professional coaches including former ATP/WTA players.
Website: brooksidecountryclub.org
Courts: 2 fast-dry indoor courts
Facility Investment: $1.2 million indoor facility
Type: Private - members and invited guests only
Year-round indoor play for tennis and pickleball. New facility for member use.
Allentown offers 118 total tennis courts across 23 facilities including public parks, schools, and private clubs. Courts range from free public facilities to premium clay and indoor hard courts at private clubs.
Contact: 610-433-6858
Website: winningtouchlv.com
Private Lessons: $85-$110/hour
Instructors: Certified professional coaches
Programs: Private lessons, group instruction, clinics, junior development, adult programs
Website: findtennislessons.com
Pricing: Starting at $35/hour
Options: Private, semi-private, group lessons, hitting sessions
Students: Kids, teens, adults, all skill levels
Website: playyourcourt.com
Service: Professional lessons on any court of your choice
Pricing: Each additional person only $10/hour extra
Options: Private lessons, group lessons, USTA team practice
Website: mytennislessons.com
Coverage: Allentown and surrounding areas (Bethlehem, Easton, Fullerton, Quakertown)
Options: Private, semi-private (2 people), group (3+)
Pricing: Each additional person $10 extra
Ages: All skill levels and ages
Website: alluvit.com
Coaches: 6+ verified tennis instructors
Certification: Certified tennis coaches
Format: Private lessons
Allentown benefits from high-quality instruction including former ATP and WTA professionals. Coaches at facilities like Northwood and Oakmont bring international competitive experience. Online platforms offer flexibility to book lessons at your preferred location and time.
Website: everyonesracquet.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Services: Racquet stringing, grip replacement, tennis equipment sales
Specialty: Expert staff, excellent selection of supplies and accessories
Highly-rated tennis retail shop with knowledgeable stringers. Stringing services available during regular business hours.
Service: One-on-one personalized service
Experience: Years in tennis industry
Dedicated tennis specialty store focused on customer service and expert advice.
Website: dickssportinggoods.com
Services: Tennis stringing, racquet services, grip replacement
Loyalty Program: Frequent Stringer program - string 4 times, get 5th free
Convenient chain option with loyalty benefits for regular customers.
Pennsylvania has 25+ tennis racquet stringers statewide. The Lehigh Valley area (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton) offers multiple professional stringing options. Many coaches and facilities also provide stringing services for students and members.
Allentown offers unique variety with 118 courts across 23 facilities. Play on historic red clay at Oakmont Tennis Club (founded 1919), modern indoor hard courts at Winning Touch, or free public courts at scenic Cedar Beach Park. The mix of public and private facilities ensures court access regardless of budget.
Unlike many northeastern cities, Allentown provides excellent indoor facilities for winter tennis. Winning Touch features state-of-the-art heating systems across 5 indoor courts. Northwood offers 20+ climate-controlled courts. Play comfortably 12 months a year.
The Lehigh Valley tennis community welcomes visitors and newcomers. Active Meetup groups host weekly events, USTA leagues offer competitive play, and flex leagues at clubs make it easy to find hitting partners. The Tennis for Fun program demonstrates community commitment to inclusive tennis.
Train with former ATP and WTA professionals including Davis Cup player Mikheil Khmiadashvili and WTA Top 700 player Karolina Chernaya. The presence of high-caliber coaches at facilities like Northwood and Winning Touch provides opportunities to learn from players who competed at the highest levels.
Lessons start at just $35/hour through online platforms, significantly below national averages. Public courts offer free play at multiple beautiful parks. Court rentals at $40-42/hour remain reasonable for indoor facilities. The value proposition makes Allentown accessible for budget-conscious tennis enthusiasts.
Located in the Lehigh Valley between Philadelphia and New York City, Allentown provides easy access from major metropolitan areas. The compact city layout means short travel times between hotels, restaurants, and tennis facilities. Parks like Roosevelt and Cedar Beach combine tennis with family-friendly amenities.
The annual Lehigh Open Tennis Invitational attracts ATP professionals, creating opportunities to watch world-class tennis. Local tournaments at Northwood and other venues provide competitive outlets. USTA league participation connects you to the broader Mid-Atlantic tennis community.
Multiple venues accommodate groups from small hitting sessions to tournaments. The combination of public courts, private clubs with visitor access, and facilities like Winning Touch (9 total courts) makes Allentown ideal for organizing team events, training camps, or social tennis gatherings.