Need courts now? BREC operates 71 free neighborhood courts plus five major tennis centers. Try Capital One Tennis Center at City Park (brec.org) with 8 courts or Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center (brec.org) with 14 courts.
Finding hitting partners? Join the PlayYourCourt Baton Rouge Tennis Meetup (meetup.com) with 471+ members or contact the Greater Baton Rouge Community Tennis Association (batonrougetennis.com) for round robins and social play.
Want lessons? BREC Tennis Programs (brec.org) offers affordable group instruction. For premium coaching, try Southern Oaks Athletic Club (soacitup.com) with USPTA/PTR certified pros.
Need equipment? Visit Sasso's At the Legacy (sassoslegacy.com) or Second Serve of Baton Rouge (facebook.com) for same-day stringing.
Visiting 7 days? Reserve courts at BREC facilities (Sunday 1pm for following week, max 2.5 hours). Or purchase day passes at LSU Tiger Racquet Club (lsusports.net) for indoor/outdoor access.
Join the PlayYourCourt Baton Rouge Tennis Meetup (meetup.com) with 471 members or Tennis with Rusty (meetup.com) rated 500+ five stars. Contact the Greater Baton Rouge Community Tennis Association (batonrougetennis.com) at info@batonrougetennis.com for weekly round robins. Highland Park Tennis Association hosts Saturday round robins averaging 75 players.
BREC's five tennis centers accept reservations every Sunday at 1pm for the following week. Capital One Tennis Center at City Park (brec.org) and Independence Community Park Tennis Center (brec.org) (with 2 indoor courts) are visitor-friendly. For guaranteed indoor play, purchase court time at LSU Tiger Racquet Club (lsusports.net) with 6 indoor and 12 outdoor courts.
BREC offers affordable group lessons at all five tennis centers - visit brec.org/tennis (brec.org) to register. The YMCA (ymcabr.org) offers programs at three locations. Private clubs like Southern Oaks (soacitup.com) and Bocage Racquet Club (bocagerc.org) provide USPTA-certified instruction. Find coaches on MyTennisLessons.com (mytennislessons.com) or PlayYourCourt (playyourcourt.com).
The Greater Baton Rouge Community Tennis Association (batonrougetennis.com) runs beginner-friendly programs including Tennis Apprentice ($75, includes racquet). Join USTA leagues (Adult, Mixed Doubles, Southern Combo, Tri-Level) for skill-matched play. Friday evening clinics at BREC centers include round robin match play sorted by skill level. The PlayYourCourt Meetup (meetup.com) welcomes all levels for casual rallies.
Baton Rouge offers year-round tennis with exceptional variety for traveling players and community enthusiasts. The city features 71 free public courts through BREC, plus premium facilities at LSU's newly reopened Tiger Racquet Club. The Paula G. Manship YMCA Lamar Tennis Center (ymcabr.org), recognized with the USTA Facility Excellence Award, boasts 20 world-class courts including 10 clay and 10 hard surface.
The community is exceptionally welcoming with active meetup groups, weekly round robins, and the Greater Baton Rouge Community Tennis Association (batonrougetennis.com) organizing year-round USTA leagues. Baton Rouge hosts the prestigious Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament (brwta.org), one of only four ITF Super Series worldwide and the only one in the United States, attracting elite international players each March.
For tennis travelers, Baton Rouge combines Southern hospitality with diverse playing surfaces (clay, hard, indoor/outdoor), mild winters enabling year-round play, and strong organizational support making it easy to find competitive matches at any skill level.
Website: batonrougetennis.com (batonrougetennis.com)
Contact: info@batonrougetennis.com
Primary organization for league tennis in Baton Rouge. Organizes USTA leagues, tournaments, and social play. Offers Tennis Apprentice program for beginners ($75, includes racquet). Hosts Friday beginner clinics with round robin play.
Location: 9270 Siegen Lane Suite 702, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Website: louisianatennis.com (louisianatennis.com)
State-level tennis organization for Louisiana USTA activities.
Adult League: Registration late March, seasons May-July for 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over
Southern Combo Doubles: August-October, allows mixed NTRP levels on same team
Mixed Doubles: Year-round coed doubles competition
Tri-Level: Teams with players at three different NTRP levels
GBRCTA City Championship: Identical to USTA League, proceeds support Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
Learn more at batonrougetennis.com/leagues (batonrougetennis.com)
PlayYourCourt Baton Rouge Tennis: meetup.com group (meetup.com) with 471+ members, weekly social sessions for all levels
Tennis with Rusty: 500+ five-star ratings, contact RustyJabour@yahoo.com
Friday Night Tennis Mixer: City Park, all skill levels welcome
Highland Park Tennis Association: Saturday round robins for nearly 40 years, averaging 75 players weekly
GBRCTA Round Robins: Regular social play opportunities - batonrougetennis.com/round-robins (batonrougetennis.com)
Website: brwta.org (brwta.org)
Non-profit 501c3 organization promoting wheelchair tennis. Produces the Cajun Classic, one of four ITF Super Series tournaments worldwide.
Website: brec.org/tennis (brec.org)
Free Courts: 71 neighborhood courts at recreation centers throughout East Baton Rouge Parish - no charge
Reservations: Every Sunday at 1pm for following Monday-Sunday, max 2.5 hours per person
Address: 1515 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Courts: 8 total tennis courts
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-10pm, Friday-Sunday 8am-6pm
Website: brec.org/facility/CapitalOneTennisCenter (brec.org)
Address: 14024 Highland Road (GPS: 13700 N. Amiss, Baton Rouge, LA 70810)
Phone: 225-766-0247
Courts: 14 total tennis courts
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-10pm, Friday-Sunday 8am-6pm
Website: brec.org/park/HighlandTennis (brec.org)
Address: 7505 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Courts: 12 total (including 2 indoor courts)
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-10pm, Friday-Sunday 8am-6pm
Features: Pro shop, lighted courts, racquet stringing, instruction, ball machines, hitting wall
Website: brec.org/facility/IndependenceTennisCenter (brec.org)
Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Courts: 2 tennis courts
Address: 8100 YMCA Plaza Dr, Oak Hills Place, LA 70810
Courts: 20 world-class courts - 10 hard surface and 10 clay surface
Recognition: USTA Facility Excellence Award winner
Features: Pro shop, leagues, tournaments, junior academies, hosts Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
Website: tennis.ymcabr.org (ymcabr.org)
Address: LSU Tennis Complex, Gourrier Ave, Baton Rouge
Courts: 12 outdoor courts, 6 indoor courts
Status: Relaunched November 6, 2024 - now open to public for court time purchase
Features: Leagues, mixers, lessons, camps, state-of-the-art facility with 1,400 seating capacity
Website: lsusports.net/tigerracquetclub (lsusports.net)
Description: Premier tennis club in Baton Rouge area
Courts: Lighted hard courts, Hydro clay courts
Features: USPTA/PTR certified staff, adult/junior programs, league play, socials
Phone: 225-756-7485
Website: soacitup.com/tennis (soacitup.com)
Address: 8551 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-926-8036 (Tennis Pro Shop)
Founded: 1965
Description: Private, first-class tennis and recreational facility
Website: bocagerc.org (bocagerc.org)
Courts: 10 outdoor rubico clay courts, 3 indoor hard courts
Staff: 3 full-time tennis professionals
Programs: Clinics and private lessons for members
Website: ccofla.com/lifestyle/tennis (ccofla.com)
Address: 15310 Memorial Tower Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Courts: 6 rubico clay courts, 2 hard courts (tennis/pickleball)
Features: Lighted courts, private/group instruction for all skill levels
Website: universityclubbr.com (universityclubbr.com)
Website: brec.org/tennis (brec.org)
Programs: Group instruction for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players
Junior Programs: NJTL Program ages 8-18 (6-week sessions), Summer camps ages 4-17, Junior Team Tennis
Features: Tournaments, mixers, school athletic programs, league play
Available at all five major BREC tennis centers throughout the year
Website: soacitup.com/tennis/tennis-professionals (soacitup.com)
Instructors: USPTA and PTR certified tennis professionals
Schedule: Individual and group lessons Monday-Sunday
Experience: Most experienced tennis staff in the area
MyTennisLessons.com: Baton Rouge instructors (mytennislessons.com) - USPTA/PTR qualified coaches
PlayYourCourt: Vetted professionals (playyourcourt.com) with high-level playing backgrounds
Athletes Untapped: Browse vetted coaches (athletesuntapped.com)
TeachMe.To: Private lessons (teachme.to)
Website: ymcabr.org/tennis (ymcabr.org)
Locations: Paula G. Manship YMCA, Lamar Tennis Center, Americana YMCA
Programs: Tennis camps, private lessons, competitive tournaments for all ages and skill levels
Tennis Apprentice: Adults-only beginner program through GBRCTA - $75 includes court fees and new racquet
Contact: batonrougetennis.com/beginners (batonrougetennis.com)
Description: Family-owned tennis and golf pro shop
Services: Same-day racquet stringing, launch monitor rentals, racquet demos, top-quality gear
Website: sassoslegacy.com (sassoslegacy.com)
Products: Shoes, racquets, strings, apparel, paddles, accessories
Services: Same-day racquet stringing
Website: Facebook page (facebook.com)
Products: Prince racquets, balls, strings (Prince & Wilson), shoes, accessories
Phone: 225-756-7485
Website: soacitup.com/tennis/pro-shop (soacitup.com)
Address: 8551 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-926-8036
Website: bocagerc.org/pro-shop (bocagerc.org)
Address: 7505 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Services: Racquet stringing, equipment sales
Features: Ball machine rentals
Services: Tennis equipment, racquet stringing, ball machine rental
Locations: Paula G. Manship YMCA and other YMCA tennis facilities
Dates: March 11-16, 2025 (34th Annual)
Venue: Paula G. Manship YMCA, Baton Rouge, LA
Status: ITF Super Series - one of only four worldwide, only one in United States
Description: One of the largest and most popular International Tennis Federation wheelchair tournaments in the world
Organizers: Baton Rouge Wheelchair Tennis Association (BRWTA), presented by Greater Baton Rouge Community Tennis Association
Website: brwta.org/cajun-classic-2025 (brwta.org)
Pathway: Local leagues → State Championships → USTA Southern Sectional Championships → National Championships
Divisions: Adult, Mixed Doubles, Southern Combo, Tri-Level
Info: batonrougetennis.com/leagues (batonrougetennis.com)
Format: Identical to USTA League played in Spring
Benefit: Entry fees help sponsor Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament
Example: June 7, 2025 - 10 & Under and 12 & Under divisions at Independence Community Park Tennis Center
Info: batonrougetennis.com/calendar (batonrougetennis.com)
Junior Contact: juniors@batonrougetennis.com
Description: Fun tournaments and mixers throughout the year at BREC tennis centers
Website: brec.org/tennis (brec.org)
Greater Baton Rouge Community Tennis Association: info@batonrougetennis.com
GBRCTA Juniors: juniors@batonrougetennis.com
Tennis with Rusty: RustyJabour@yahoo.com
Highland Road Tennis Center: 225-766-0247
Southern Oaks Athletic Club: 225-756-7485
Bocage Racquet Club Tennis Pro Shop: 225-926-8036
Louisiana Tennis Association: 9270 Siegen Lane Suite 702, Baton Rouge, LA 70810