Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Restrooms
  • Disc Golf Course
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Tennis Center
  • Tennis Court (Lighted)
  • Tennis Hitting Wall

A 20% surcharge will be applied on out-of-parish registrations for any BREC program that has an activity number.

Youth Programs

593025-04M-05M/04G-05G/04S-05S Highland Park Junior Tennis Academy (Ages 5-17) This is a continuous year-round program.  Spring Academy is through May 16.  Beginner level (Minnows - red ball) is only offered monthly.  Skill levels for beginner and intermediate (Guppies – orange and green dot balls); and intermediate and advanced (Sharks – yellow ball) are separated into semesters.  Online registration is not available.  Must register 24 hours prior to attending class.  Same day walk-ins will not be accepted.  Academy Director:  Natalie Johnson.

Minnows (Ages 5-8) is Monday and Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m.  Minnows rates:  April monthly rates: $48 one day/week and $90 two days/week. May monthly rates: $24 one day/week and $45 two days/week.

Guppies (Ages 8+) is Monday-Thursday 4:30-6 p.m.  Participants must have taken Minnows or have Academy Director approval. 

Sharks (Ages 9-17) is Monday-Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m.  Participants ages 9-11 must have taken Guppies or have Academy Director approval.

Guppies and Sharks rates:  April monthly rates: $60 one day/week; $115 two days/week; $155 three or more days/week.  May monthly rates:  $30 one day/week; $57 two days/week; $75 three or more days/week.  

193021-18-19 Pee Wee Program (Ages 3-5) Saturdays, April 13-May 4.  Two sessions to choose from:  9:15-10 a.m. and 10:15-11 a.m.  This four-week program consists of 45-minute classes designed to introduce the game of tennis to younger children.  Help your child develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, overall athleticism, and fundamental tennis strokes.  Fun is guaranteed!  $40 per person per session.  Registration Deadline:  Thursday, April 11.  Instructor:  Natalie Johnson.

193021-25 Junior Beginner Instruction (Ages 8-17) Tuesdays, May 7-28, from 5-6 p.m.  This four-week program introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  $40 per person.  Walk-ins accepted.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin.

193021-26 Junior Advanced Beginner Instruction (Ages 8-17) Wednesdays, May 8-29, from 5-6 p.m.  This four-week program reinforces fundamental tennis techniques, stroke development, and conditioning for advanced beginners.  $40 per person.  Walk-ins accepted.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin.

293022-M1-M2/01-02/06-09 Summer Junior Tennis Camps (Ages 4-17) Full-day camp is Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday from 9-11:30 a.m.  Half-day camp is Monday-Friday from 9-11:30 a.m.  Full day is $215 per person/per week; half day is $160 per person/per week.  Weekly early drop-off from 8-9 a.m. is $45 per person/per week.  Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.  Online registration for EBR residents is open. Online registration for out-of-parish residents begins March 12 at 3:30 p.m.  Registration Deadline:  Friday before camp begins.  No same day registration allowed.  $10 late fee after registration deadline.  Camp Director:  Natalie Johnson.

May 20-24      293022-M1                 July 8-12               293022-06

May 27-31      293022-M2                 July 15-19            293022-07

June 3-7         293022-01                  July 22-26             293022-08

June 10-14     293022-02                 July 29-Aug. 2      293022-09

593025-14-17 Summer Junior Tennis Academy (Ages 5-17) Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m.  Two four-week sessions:  May 27-June 19 and July 15-Aug. 7.  Skill levels include beginner, advanced, and intermediate.  $60 for one day per week, $110 for two days per week.  Registration Deadline:  Thursday before session begins.  No drop-ins.  Space is limited.  Academy Director:  Natalie Johnson.

293022-03-04 Camp Carlos for Junior Tennis (Ages 4-17) Full-day camp is Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday from 9-11:30 a.m.  Half-day camp is Monday-Friday from 9-11:30 a.m.  Full day is $215 per person/per week; half day is $160 per person/per week.  Weekly early drop-off from 8-9 a.m. is $45 per person/per week.  Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.  Registration Deadline:  Friday before camp begins.  Camp Director:  Carlos Roldan.

June 17-21     293022-03

June 24-28     293022-04

293022-31-32 National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) Program (Ages 8-18) June 3-July 10.  The USTA NJTL is a six-week program for the beginner, novice, and intermediate tennis player.  The format used will be the rally ball format, round robin play, team tennis play, drills, and group games.  Rules and manners will be taught.  Opportunity for the beginner player to be on a team, as well as the intermediate player to develop their game. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. (intermediate players only for 7:30-9 p.m. session).  $50 for East Baton Rouge Parish resident; $60 for out-of-parish resident.  On-going registration.  Camp Director:  Eugene St. Martin.

Session I                     6-7:30 p.m.      293022-31

Session II                    7:30-9 p.m.      293022-32 (intermediate only)

 

Adult Programs

193021-29 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Wednesdays, May 1-22, from 6-7 p.m.  This four-week program for beginners introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin.

193021-28 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Mondays, May 6-27, from 6-7 p.m.  This four-week program for beginners introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin.

193021-27 Strokes, Strategy and Play for Adult Intermediate Players Mondays, May 6-27, from 7-8 p.m.  This four-week program reinforces stroke development, conditioning, and strategies for adult intermediate players.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin.

Pickleball Group Play Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. $1 per person (includes court fees). Each person must pay inside tennis center prior to playing. No registration required.

Show Up and Play-Intermediate Adult Round Robin Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Just pay court fees. No registration required.

Pickleball Beginner Clinic Fridays from noon-1:30 p.m. in the recreation facility (indoor gymnasium).  Come learn the sport of pickleball!  This clinic is for beginner pickleball players and those who want to learn the fundamentals and skills of the sport.  Includes how to hold the paddle, how to serve, ball control, rallying with consistency, movement, and scoring.  History of the sport is also included.  Relaxed and fun environment.  Registration is not required.  No additional fee - included with the $5 one-time key fob fee.  Instructor:  Robert Kelly.

 

Private lessons are available with BREC approved tennis or pickleball instructors.  Contact Highland Road Park Tennis Center at 225-766-0247 for more information.

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