Join the Birmingham Area Tennis Association (playtennis.usta.com) for USTA leagues and tournaments. Use PlayYourCourt (playyourcourt.com) to match with players of similar skill level. For women, the Softcourt League has 18 clubs across metro Birmingham competing at levels 2.5-5.5. Visit public facilities like Highland Park Tennis Center where players regularly gather, or join a private club like Brook Highland Racquet Club (bhrclub.com) or Homewood Tennis Club (hwdtennisclub.com).
Use PlayYourCourt (playyourcourt.com) to connect with local players before your visit. Public courts at Highland Park, George Ward, and James Lewis Tennis Centers are community hubs where players gather daily. Contact USTA Alabama (ustaalabama.com) at (205) 995-2280 for temporary league play options. Many private clubs offer guest passes through members.
For public courts, purchase a monthly pass at George Ward Tennis Center ($40/month) or pay hourly ($6/hour). Highland Park Tennis Center has 12 courts available for drop-in play. For private facilities, Birmingham Tennis Academy (birminghamtennisacademy.com) previously offered $5 guest fees. Contact clubs directly about week passes. Vestavia Country Club (vestaviacc.com) and Brook Highland Racquet Club (bhrclub.com) may accommodate visitors with member sponsorship.
Contact Birmingham Tennis Academy (birminghamtennisacademy.com) for comprehensive programs for all ages. Highland Park Tennis Center offers free adaptive tennis clinics and skill-level grouped adult programs - call (205) 251-1965. Levite JCC (bhamjcc.org) has Dale Clark teaching for 27 years, (205) 879-0411. Homewood Tennis Club (hwdtennisclub.com) offers clinics for all ages. Private lessons average $45-65/hour through platforms like MyTennisLessons (mytennislessons.com).
Join USTA leagues through Birmingham Area Tennis Association (playtennis.usta.com) with level-specific divisions. The Women's Softcourt League includes levels 2.5-5.5 across 18 clubs. PlayYourCourt (playyourcourt.com) matches by skill level. Attend beginner/intermediate clinics at Highland Park Tennis Center, Homewood Tennis Club (hwdtennisclub.com), or Birmingham Tennis Academy (birminghamtennisacademy.com) to meet players at your level.
Address: 1108 Herrington St, Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: (205) 995-2280
Website: ustaalabama.com
Established in 1957 with over 11,000 members. Organizes tournaments, leagues, and the annual Alabama Championships. Provided $25,000 in grants for court resurfacing at James Lewis and George Ward Tennis Centers.
Phone: (205) 223-0470
Mailing: P.O. Box 131114, Birmingham, AL 35213
Website: playtennis.usta.com/birminghamareatennisassociation
Community tennis association offering USTA League Tennis, Team Tennis for Youth and Adults, and NJTL programs.
The largest non-USTA league in the Birmingham Metro area with 18 clubs competing at levels 2.5-5.5. Matches consist of four singles and four doubles courts. Players can participate in both.
Address: 3279 Greendale Road, Birmingham, AL 35243
Local league connecting teams from private and public clubs throughout the Birmingham metro area.
Address: 3300 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: (205) 251-1965
Courts: 12 hard courts and clay courts
Amenities: Pro shop, clubhouse, racquet stringing, sport wheelchairs
Known as "The Heartbeat of Tennis in Birmingham." Offers free adaptive tennis programs including wheelchair tennis and programs for players with visual impairments. Home to junior, adult, and senior leagues. Skill-level grouped programs for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players.
Address: 331 16th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: (205) 259-2391
Courts: 8 hard courts
Fees: $6/hour, $40/month, or $250/year
Amenities: Pro shop, racquet stringing
Website: jltsfi.com/tenniscenters/gwtc
Located at George Ward Park in Glen Iris. Offers lessons, clinics, league and tournament play. Pickleball lessons Monday 6pm, adult tennis lessons Saturday 9am. Recently received USTA funding for court resurfacing.
Address: 2800 K Ave, Birmingham, AL 35218 (Ensley Park)
Phone: (205) 781-4558
Courts: 10 hard courts (recently resurfaced)
Amenities: Pro shop, gym, racquet stringing, improved fencing and windscreens
Website: jltsfi.com/tenniscenters/jltc
Named for James "Buddy" Lewis, who taught tennis free of charge starting in the 1960s. Operated by the James Lewis Education and Tennis Foundation. Recently upgraded with USTA grant funding.
Address: 3700 Ridgeway Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
Website: uabsports.com
University of Alabama at Birmingham athletic facility. Lakeshore Foundation also offers wheelchair tennis programs, leagues, clinics, and tournaments.
Address: 3157 Brook Highland Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 980-1000
Courts: 13 soft courts, 8 hard courts, 1 pickleball court
Amenities: Olympic-sized pool, pro shop, gym, clubhouse
Website: bhrclub.com
Instruction for all skill levels with USPTA professionals. Derek Tarr, UAB Men's Tennis Coach, serves as Director of Teaching Programs. Hosted the Eddleman Pro Tennis Classic ATP Challenger Tour from 1991-2003.
Location: West Homewood Park, Birmingham, AL
Courts: 8 brand new hard courts
Email: HwdTennisClub@gmail.com
Website: hwdtennisclub.com
Family friendly facility offering clinics for juniors and adults of all ages and ability levels. Home to the Patriots tennis team. Hosts special events and tournaments year-round.
Address: 400 Beaumont Dr, Birmingham, AL 35216
Courts: 15 tennis courts
Website: vestaviacc.com
Amenities: 24-hour restringing, regripping, diagnostics, demos
2015 Facility of the Year. Full array of racket services and professional instruction.
Location: Pelham, AL (Greater Birmingham area)
Courts: 20 outdoor clay courts, 5 hard courts
Website: pelhamracquetclub.com
Full calendar of USTA leagues and tournaments. Hosts Women's Softcourt League and Ladies Interclub Tennis League. Seasonal league memberships available.
Address: 3960 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone: (205) 879-0411
Website: bhamjcc.org/tennis
Dale Clark, USPTA Elite Professional with 27 years teaching experience. Offers private lessons, group lessons, adult clinics, youth clinics (red ball, green/yellow ball). Flexible two-tier junior program with no long-term commitment. Tuesday-Thursday classes.
Website: birminghamtennisacademy.com
First-class instructional program for juniors and adults of all ages and ability levels. Year-round coaching developing players from beginner to national level. Partners with Vestavia Hills Parks and Leisure for summer programs at Wald Park Tennis Courts.
Location: Birmingham, AL
Website: invernessjuniortennisacademy.com
Works with juniors ages 5-18. Certified coaches with over 20 years of experience.
Website: playyourcourt.com/locations/birmingham-al-tennis-lessons
Features highly rated USPTA-certified pros. Coach John F. has 15 years teaching experience. Offers junior and adult tennis lessons year-round.
Website: mytennislessons.com/locations/birmingham-al-tennis-lessons
Private tennis lessons average $45-$65/hour with package deals available. Over 38 certified tennis coaches in Birmingham area.
UAB Men's Tennis Coach and Director of Teaching Programs at Brook Highland Racquet Club. Winningest coach in UAB program history (428-251 record over 32 seasons). Former top-100 professional player with wins over Andre Agassi.
Former UAB player who won National Collegiate Championships in Indoor (1994, 1995) and Clay (1994). Professional career victories over Jim Courier, Lleyton Hewitt, Mardy Fish, and Goran Ivanisevic. Coached men's tennis at Birmingham-Southern 2004-2011.
USPTA Elite Professional teaching at Levite JCC for 27 years. Offers programs from beginner to advanced levels.
18-year-old rising star from Ramsay International Baccalaureate High School. Signed with Webster University. Multiple state and national accolades as an emerging talent.
Location: Hwy 31, Vestavia Hills, AL
Website: playerschoicetennis.com
Established 1993, celebrating over 30 years serving Birmingham. Unsurpassed selection of racquets, paddles, strings, bags, shoes, and clothing in Alabama. Premier specialty tennis shop for equipment and stringing services.
Birmingham's climate allows tennis from March through November with comfortable temperatures (64-86°F). While summers are hot and humid (75-90°F), many facilities have covered areas and evening play options. Spring and fall offer ideal conditions.
Birmingham offers exceptional value with public courts at just $6/hour or $40/month. Three major public tennis centers (Highland Park, George Ward, James Lewis) provide quality facilities without expensive memberships.
Birmingham has produced notable players like Derek Tarr (top-100 pro, UAB coach) and Paul Rosner (National Collegiate Champion). The city hosted the ATP Challenger Tour's Eddleman Pro Tennis Classic for over a decade. The James Lewis Education and Tennis Foundation continues the legacy of making tennis accessible to all.
Birmingham's tennis community is known for hospitality. Over 11,000 USTA Alabama members, 18 clubs in the Women's Softcourt League, and numerous meetup options make it easy to find games. The Birmingham Area Tennis Association actively welcomes visitors into league play.
From 31+ public courts to elite private clubs like Brook Highland (21 courts), Pelham (25 courts), and Vestavia Country Club (15 courts), Birmingham offers options for every budget and playing style. Clay court enthusiasts will appreciate Highland Park's clay courts and Pelham's 20 clay courts.
Birmingham is a leader in adaptive tennis with free wheelchair tennis programs at Highland Park Tennis Center, Lakeshore Foundation's wheelchair tennis tournaments, and vision-impaired tennis programs. All clinics provide racquets and sport wheelchairs at no cost.
Birmingham's central Alabama location makes it an ideal tennis destination for travelers exploring the Southeast. The city combines southern hospitality with a vibrant tennis scene, excellent coaching, and well-maintained facilities.
Last Updated: 2025
Birmingham offers 31+ tennis courts, 11,000+ USTA members, and a welcoming community for players of all levels. Whether you're visiting for a week or moving to the Magic City, the tennis community awaits you.