Tennis Lessons in Fairfield County

8/19/14 - By Brandee Gilmore

The U.S. Open is just days away.  School is about to start.  Tennis, anyone?  As affluent as Fairfield County is, It's no shock there are several tennis centers here.  Whether you have a youngster who wants to start, or are a parent who'd like to pick up the game again, there are lessons, leagues and tournaments available.  For parents of young children, there seasonal leagues operating during the school year -- some even offer free child care for preschoolers, and waive membership fees.  Court fees are split among dozens, so it can break down to $150 or so a month to have consistent play -- a far cry from the thousands it can cost for a club membership.  Point being, shop around to make sure you're getting precisely what you want.

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Also, don't forget that individual towns offer instruction on a more short-term basis.  That can save you cash, especially if your tyke isn't necessarily Wimbledon-bound.

Sport & Wellness, Danbury
Membership is required at this facility.  Lesson for children 4 and up, and several options for adults as well.
17 Starr Rd., Danbury, CT
203-791-1221


Danbury Grassroots Tennis, Danbury
This non-profit provides free tennis lessons and life skills to selected youngsters age 8+.
196 Main St., Danbury, CT
203-797-0500

Kings Hwy.Tennis Club, Darien*
No membership fee.
98 Old Kings Highway North, Darien, CT 06820
203-655-8769

Fairfield Indoor Tennis, Fairfield*
Free child care during the school year, reservation required.  No membership fee.  Instruction for children 4 and up.
no membership Sept-May
15 Old Dam Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
203-254-0440

Old Greenwich Tennis Academy, Greenwich
Instruction for children 4 and up.  They also have drop-in clinics for adults who can't commit to league play or regular lessons.
151 Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT, 06870
203-637-3398


Greenwich Racquet Club, Greenwich
This is the indoor court, and the outdoor clay courts are at Wire Mill Racquet Club in North Stamford.  Ages 4+.  They claim to have a sense of humor about this stuff -- for beginners ... and make sure it's all business for those wanting a challenge.
1 River Rd., Cos Cob, CT
203-661-0606

Milford Indoor Tennis, Milford*
Technically New Haven County, but they are such an easy going facility, and have free child care for preschoolers ... worth the mention! Lesson for kids 4 and up.
580 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460
203-876-1776

INTENSITY Fitness - Tennis - Dance, Norwalk
So, let's just say you have one kid interested in tennis, another in dance, and you just want to get a workout in ... BAM!  Here you go!
490 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT
203-853-7727

Oak Hills Tennis Club, Norwalk*
Outdoor only, so limited to summer.
165 Fillow St., Norwalk, CT 06850
203-838-9110

Long Ridge Club, Stamford*
This is outdoors, so summer only, and there is a membership fee.
2517 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06903
203-322-1800

Shippan Racquet Club, Stamford*
45 Harbor Dr., Stamford, CT 06902
203-323-3129

Ridgefield Tennis Club
Sadly, they will be CLOSING for good 8/24/14.
748 Danbury Rd. Ridgefield, CT
203-431-1466

Trumbull Racquet Club, Trumbull*
Lessons for preschool and up.  Also, FREE child care during the school year for preschoolers.  Awesome.
35 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611
203-374-8622


Tennis Club of Trumbull, Trumbull
Free child care during the school year for preschool aged children.  Record snowfall in 2011 brought the roof down, so it was rebuilt from the ground up.  State. Of. The. Art.
61 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611
203-268-3030

Westport Tennis Club Inc, Westport
Progressive clinics for children 4+.  Summer program in tennis and sailing (in conjunction with the Longshore Sailing School).
1696 Post Rd E., Westport, CT 06880
203-255-3481

Sylvan Tennis Club, Westport
Just two courts so it's cozy ... and it's been in business for four decades.
26 Sylvan Rd S., Westport, CT 06880
203-227-8933

Four Seasons Racquet Club Llc, Wilton
23 indoor and outdoor courts -- thus, the name.  They start with 3-year-olds (the youngest we know of) and boast low coach to student ratios.
589 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT
203-762-2423

*If you visit more than one of the centers with this asterisk, you may notice similar staff members -- they are co-owned.

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