Beginner Tennis Programs with Tennis in the Parks

Our beginner programs where kids and adults play while they learn!

Start. Learn. Play. Tennis for all! This program has introduced more than 16,500 kids and adults to the sport of tennis since 2018!

In partnership with our sponsor Wilson Sporting Goods, we work with local parks and recreation departments throughout New England to offer this program for first-time and beginner players.

Tennis in the Parks runs during the spring, summer and fall sessions and our programs are typically groups by grades/age: Grades 1-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8 and adult programs.

We’re always looking for our next great coach or parent volunteer! If you’re interested, click here. We require SafePlay certifications and a background check. You don’t need specific tennis experience to volunteer or coach – we provide training and guidance.

Financial Aid

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Step 1: Choose Your Program

Check out the programs below to find a program near you. Click the links for more details and next steps.

Step 2: Sign up!

Based on your program, you may need an account with the local park and rec office. Otherwise, you may be prompted to create a FREE USTA Account. No membership fees or commitments, just a quick and easy way to get started.
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Step 3: Show Up, Play, Have Fun!

Once you’re registered, all you have to do is show up! We provide the equipment, courts, and coaching, you bring the enthusiasm. No pressure, just fun, community, and movement.

Fall 2026 Season

Massachusetts Programs

Amesbury
Auburn (grades 1-2)
Auburn (grades 3-5)
Auburn (grades 6-8)
Auburn (adults)
Belmont
Boston, English High School (adult – learn & play)
Boston, English High School (adult – practice & play)
Brewster
Chatham
Chestnut Hill, Cassidy Playground (adult – learn & play)
Chestnut Hill, Cassidy Playground (adult – practice & play)
Franklin
East Boston (adults – practice & play)
East Boston (adults – learn & play)
Falmouth
Georgetown (green ball)
Georgetown (orange ball)
Georgetown (red ball)
Georgetown (adults – learn & play)
Georgetown (adults – practice & play)
Gloucester (red ball, grades 1-2)
Gloucester (orange ball, grades 3-5)
Gloucester (green ball, grades 6-8)
Grafton
Holyoke (grades 1-2)
Holyoke (grades 3-5)
Holyoke (grades 6-8)
Holyoke (adults)
Lowell
Lynn
Mashpee
Medway
Needham
North Reading
Randolph
Sandwich (adult)
Sturbridge (Grades 3-5)
Sturbridge (Grades 6-8)
Sturbridge (Adults)
Swansea
Uxbridge (Grades 1-2)
Uxbridge (Grades 3-5)
Uxbridge (Grades 6-8)
Uxbridge (Adult)
Wakefield
Winchester
Woburn


Don’t see a program in your town?

If you’re interested in starting a Tennis in the Parks program near you, please contact Eric Driscoll at driscoll@newengland.usta.com.

Connecticut Programs

Canton
Hamden
Meriden
New London
Portland
Suffield
Wallingford

Maine Programs

Bangor
Brunswick
Kennebunk
Lewiston (adult)
Lewiston (youth)
Old Town-Orono
Portland
Saco
Scarborough
South Portland
Windham (grades 1-2, learn & play)
Windham (grades 3-4, learn & play)
Windham (grades 5-8, practice & play)
Windham (adults – practice & play)
Yarmouth (youth)
Yarmouth (adult)

New Hampshire Programs

Derry
Exeter
Hampton
Hollis
Keene
Manchester
Portsmouth

Rhode Island Programs

Bristol – Call recreation department: (401) 253-1611
Central Falls (grades 1-2)
Central Falls (grades 3-5)
Central Falls (grades 6-8)
Central Falls (adults)
Cranston (Grades 1-2)
Cranston (Grades 3-5)
Cranston (Grades 6-8)
Cranston (Adults)
East Providence

Vermont Programs

St. Albans
Williston

Summer 2026 Season


New Hampshire Programs

Concord – Youth

Derry

Wolfeboro – Adult & Youth

Portsmouth

Don’t see a program in your town?

If you’re interested in starting a Tennis in the Parks program near you, please contact Eric Driscoll at driscoll@newengland.usta.com.




Maine Programs

Kennebunkport – Adult & Youth

Kennebunkport – Youth (Session 2)