The Oak Park Tennis Center has served the Oak Park/River Forest and surrounding communities for more than 80 years, offering the only fully public clay courts in the county and nearby communities. Situated at the corner of Lake Street and Harlem Avenue on land owned by the Cook County Forest Preserve, our Center is open to all members of the public, providing a variety of economical options for season passes and hourly per-use play.
Our history began in 1923 when a group of tennis enthusiasts responded to a need for community recreation. Working with the Cook County Forest Preserve, this group of volunteers developed what eventually became known as the West Side Tennis Center. Our clay courts hosted a number of championships in the middle of the century, as well as served as the site where junior players could compete for entry into national tournaments. We are currently the location for the United States Tennis Association’s annual Midwest Senior Men’s Clay Court Championship.
Community volunteers have operated the Oak Park Tennis Center since its inception, which has been fiscally self-sufficient for its entire history. The season passes and per-use fees are used for yearly repairs to the buildings and courts, daily court maintenance, upkeep of the locker rooms, overhead and special programs. Although difficult and costly to maintain, clay courts are a very valuable resource to the community. Seniors, in particular, benefit from playing on clay courts, as the surface is easier on the joints.
Players of all skill levels are welcome to experience our outstanding facilities. Give us a try, and we know you’ll be back again!
Season Passes
Season pass-holders enjoy unlimited play, weekly Sunday Teas, playing in the 8-week team tennis program and reduced rates for Drop-in Drills and private lessons. On Season passes, a reduced rates of 50 percent apply after July 15th to all except the Young Adult and Junior full season passes.
For those who don’t want to commit to a season of play, we offer a competitive play-per-use fee.
We accept cash and credit card, and offer the option for double payments. Click here to download an application.
Full Season Rates
Single -- $475
Couple -- $775
Family -- $875
Senior (65-plus) -- $390
Senior Couple -- $545
Young Adult (18 – 24) -- $225
Junior (under 18) -- $120
Hourly per-use fee -- $15/person
Parking
Parking is available in the Forest Preserve Parking lot on the west side of the Center on holidays, weekends and weekdays after 4:30 p.m. Enter from Bonnie Brae, one block west of Harlem.
Weekdays before 4:30 p.m., street parking is available on:
• Quick Avenue, to the north of the Center
• Bonnie Brae, to the west of the Center
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