Your first game in Sheridan
A few local contacts can help you turn a free hour into court time.
Ask the tennis association
Contact the Sheridan Community Tennis Association about its next drop-in session. Share your approximate NTRP level and whether you want singles, doubles, or a casual rally. sheridantennis.com
Play indoors year-round
The two-court Sheridan Community Tennis Center is at 1594 Spaulding St. in Thorne-Rider Park. Posted prices are $16 per court-hour for regular play and $3 per person for indoor drop-in. Confirm availability and fees. sheridantennis.com
Start with the parks
Try Kendrick Park near 830 Beaver St., Sheltered Acres/Emerson Park near 1704 Bender Ln., or Thorne-Rider Park. Ask Sheridan Recreation District about access and conditions: 307-674-6421. sheridanrecreation.com
Learn and repair
Scott Dickey teaches at the indoor center and seasonally at Sheridan High School. He also restrings racquets. Call or text 951-440-6349. scottdickeytennis.com
Consider a private option
The Powder Horn’s two courts are for members and guests. Members can reserve up to three days ahead; ask about guest play or qualifying on-site lodging. thepowderhorn.com
Before you travel: Some court counts come from a user-submitted directory. Park pages do not publish tennis-specific reservation rules or current lighting details. Sheridan Recreation District can confirm those details. Thorne-Rider’s published shelter fees apply to picnic shelters, not tennis courts. sheridanrecreation.com
Frequently asked questions
How do residents find hitting partners?
Start with Sheridan Community Tennis Association drop-in play, then exchange contact details with players near your level. Scott Dickey’s adult beginner and intermediate/advanced clinics offer another way to meet regular partners. For competition, ask the association and USTA Wyoming about current teams or events. sheridantennis.com · scottdickeytennis.com · usta.com
What is a visitor’s fastest route to a match?
Email sheridancountytennis@gmail.com before arrival. Include your dates, approximate NTRP level, and preferred format. Ask which drop-in session is running that week and whether someone can introduce you to a compatible player. The association publishes a winter schedule for Tuesday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons; confirm it for your dates. sheridantennis.com
How should I secure courts for a seven-day visit?
Contact the indoor center at sheridantennis.com before your trip and request the hours you need. Check park courts for flexible outdoor play, then verify access and conflicting programs with Sheridan Recreation District at sheridanrecreation.com. Sheridan High School courts may be occupied by practices or meets. Powder Horn is an option if you have member or eligible lodging access; members can book three days ahead. thepowderhorn.com
How do I join a private or group lesson?
Book with Scott Dickey online or at 951-440-6349. He lists private, two-person, and larger-group instruction for adults and juniors. Ask Sheridan Recreation District about its next seasonal tennis program. Powder Horn members and guests can ask tennis pro Huntley McNab about lessons and clinics at 314-302-5078. scottdickeytennis.com · sheridanrecreation.com · thepowderhorn.com
How can NTRP 2.0–4.0 players find a good fit?
Give your level and goal when you contact the association or a coach: “2.5, relaxed rallies,” “3.0, doubles,” or “4.0, competitive singles.” Newer 2.0–2.5 players can begin with a beginner clinic or drop-in. Players around 3.0–4.0 can ask about intermediate clinics, match play, and USTA opportunities. NTRP describes ability in half-point steps; USTA explains self-rating for league entry. usta.com
Sheridan courts
Operator-supplied counts are identified below. Other counts come from a user-submitted Sheridan court directory at globaltennisnetwork.com and should be checked before planning an event.
Parks and outdoor play
Kendrick Park
Near 830 Beaver St. · Outdoor · 2 courts listed. The City of Sheridan at sheridanwy.gov confirms tennis here. The directory lists two courts; the city has not confirmed the surface. No tennis fee, reservation rule, or lighting schedule was found on the city page. Ask the recreation district before relying on a time slot.
Sheltered Acres / Emerson Park
Near 1704 Bender Ln.; access also described from Kurtz Pl. · Outdoor · 1 court listed. Sheridan Community Land Trust at sheridanclt.org confirms a tennis court; the city at sheridanwy.gov calls the park “Shelter Acres (Emerson).” Surface, lighting, booking, and fees have not been confirmed.
Thorne-Rider Park outdoor courts
Park office: 1579 Thorne-Rider Park · Tennis center: 1594 Spaulding St. · Outdoor count to confirm. The operator at sheridanrecreation.com confirms outdoor and covered tennis. A directory lists four courts total at the park, apparently combining indoor and outdoor courts. Confirm the outdoor count, surface, fees, programming, and lighting with the recreation district at 307-674-6421. The directory’s “lighted” label does not establish tennis-court lighting.
Year-round indoor option
Sheridan Community Tennis Center
1594 Spaulding St., Thorne-Rider Park. Scott Dickey identifies this as a two-court indoor facility managed by the Sheridan Community Tennis Association. Its site posts daily hours of 6 a.m.–10 p.m., regular play at $16 per court-hour, and indoor drop-in at $3 per person. Ask how to reserve and confirm current prices. The published pages do not specify the court surface. scottdickeytennis.com · sheridantennis.com
School and college courts
Sheridan High School
1056 Long Dr. · 6 outdoor hard courts listed · Unlighted. The count, surface, and lighting come from a user-submitted directory. The school has fall and spring tennis programs, and the courts host community tournament play. A directory’s “public” label is not a school access policy. Call 307-672-2495 before visiting, especially during practices and meets. scsd2.com · globaltennisnetwork.com
Sheridan College
3101 Coffeen Ave. · 2 outdoor hard courts listed · Unlighted. A user-submitted directory classifies these as school courts. Public access and reservations have not been confirmed with the college; check before adding them to a visitor itinerary. globaltennisnetwork.com
Private club
The Powder Horn
23 Country Club Lane. The club reports two outdoor courts with a Nova Pro Bounce surface. Courts are for members and their guests. Members reserve through the club portal up to three days ahead; the tennis page posts a $10 guest fee. Summer cardio tennis and Thursday adult drop-in are listed, but confirm dates. Tennis-court lighting is not specified. Some on-site lodging may include seasonal tennis access, subject to restrictions and possible fees. thepowderhorn.com tennis · thepowderhorn.com lodging
Community and competition
Meet players through the association
The Sheridan Community Tennis Association is the most direct local contact for indoor play and introductions. Its posted winter drop-in times are Tuesday 6–8 p.m., Saturday 1–3 p.m., and Sunday 2–4 p.m., open to all skill levels through April. Ask which sessions have resumed for the coming winter before showing up. Email sheridancountytennis@gmail.com. sheridantennis.com
Tournaments and leagues
The Bill Brooks Memorial Tennis Tournament brought junior, high school, and adult singles and doubles divisions to Sheridan High School on July 31–August 2, 2026. Its organizer says proceeds support the school tennis program and community association. Watch for a newly announced edition; those dates should not be assumed to repeat. scottdickeytennis.com
For rated league play, search USTA’s program finder at usta.com or contact USTA Wyoming league coordinator Peg Connor at 307-742-0892. A current Sheridan-specific USTA adult league schedule was not verified. usta.com
Local tennis names
Bill Brooks and his wife Lorna helped establish the Sheridan Community Tennis Association; the memorial tournament carries his name. Sheridan High School’s boys won the 2025 Wyoming state team title, and Sheridan player Ben Bujans won the 2026 boys No. 1 singles state title. These are local and scholastic achievements; no Sheridan-based touring professional was verified for this guide. scottdickeytennis.com · whsaa.org · sheridanmedia.com
Lessons and coaching
Contact coaches directly to confirm current prices, clinic dates, and court access.
Scott Dickey Tennis
Posted rates: $60/hour private; $35 each/hour for two; $25 each/hour for three; $20 each/hour for four; and $18 each/hour for five or more. Adult beginner and intermediate/advanced clinics and youth programs are listed. Lessons default to the indoor center unless arranged otherwise.
Email sdickeytennis@gmail.com or call 951-440-6349. scottdickeytennis.com · scottdickeytennis.com camps
Huntley McNab at The Powder Horn
The club lists private lessons, adult clinics, junior programs, and summer cardio tennis. Its posted adult clinic price is $30 per person, with dates pending. Confirm current sessions and access rules at 314-302-5078. thepowderhorn.com
Sheridan Recreation District
The district has advertised seasonal tennis lessons. Call 307-674-6421 for the next registration window and age groups. sheridanrecreation.com
Shops and services
Racquet restringing
- Scott Dickey: Posted turnaround is 48 hours. Labor with your own string is $20; string-and-labor choices are posted at $25–$38. Arrange drop-off at 951-440-6349. scottdickeytennis.com
- The Powder Horn: The club lists stringing through Huntley McNab. Ask about price and access at 314-302-5078. thepowderhorn.com
Balls and basic gear
The Sheridan Walmart sporting goods department at 1695 Coffeen Ave. lists tennis balls online. Check local stock before making a trip. A dedicated Sheridan tennis retail shop was not verified. walmart.com
Why bring your racquet to Sheridan?
Sheridan has park courts, a two-court indoor center when outdoor conditions turn, a local association where visitors can ask for a game, and a community tournament with junior and adult divisions. A match can fit beside time in Kendrick Park or on the pathways near Thorne-Rider Park.
Arrange partners and indoor hours with the association in advance, then ask the recreation district about outdoor court conditions. sheridanwy.gov · sheridanrecreation.com · sheridantennis.com