Top tennis courts in Boston
William E. Carter Playground Tennis Courts
4.7(38 reviews)
216-254 Camden St, Boston
Tennis Courts in Boston, MA
Boston's parks system supports a healthy court scene year-round, with well-maintained facilities in the Back Bay Fens, Charlesbank Park along the Esplanade, and dozens of neighborhood courts spread across Cambridge, Brookline, and Somerville.
44 (25 grass, 19 clay)
Longwood Cricket Club Courts
1877
Club Founded
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Notable Facilities
Tennis History
1877
Longwood Cricket Club founded; lawn tennis court added in 1878
1900
First Davis Cup match held at Longwood Cricket Club between the US and British Isles
1917
Longwood begins hosting US National Championships in doubles through 1967
Did You Know?
- Longwood Cricket Club hosted the very first US National Championships in 1881
- The US Pro Championships were held at Longwood from 1964 to 1999
Best Time to Play
Outdoor May–October; indoor facilities available for winter play.
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