Top tennis courts in Chicago
Tennis Courts in Chicago, IL
Chicago's Chicago Park District operates one of the largest public court networks in the Midwest, with prime facilities at Grant Park, Lincoln Park, and Welles Park keeping players busy from the spring thaw through the long fall season.
Notable venues:XS Tennis Village
112,100 sq ft
XS Tennis Village
~27 (indoor + outdoor)
Total Courts
$12–17M
Project Cost
Tennis in Chicago
A local guide to the Chicago tennis scene.
Notable Facilities
Tennis History
2017
Founder Kamau Murray coaches Sloane Stephens to the US Open championship
2018
XS Tennis Village opens — the largest minority-owned tennis facility in the US
2025
XS Tennis plans $41M expansion including hotel, apartments, and pickleball courts
Did You Know?
- XS Tennis Village brought elite-level tennis infrastructure to an underserved South Side neighborhood
- Chicago has one of the largest league tennis markets in the country
Best Time to Play
Outdoor May–September; indoor courts are essential for cold winters.
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