Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center

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

Youth Programs

593025-05G/05M/05S Spring Junior Tennis Academy (Ages 5-17) This is a continuous year-round program separated into emesters.  Spring Academy operates Monday-Saturday through May 17.  Skill levels for beginners (Minnows – red ball), intermediates (Guppies – orange and green dot ball), and advanced (Sharks – yellow ball).  Monthly rates available.  May is a two-week session.  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 held Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. and Saturday from 9-10 a.m.  Beginner skill level participants.  May rates:  $28 one day/week; $48 two days/week; $70 three days/week.

Guppies (Ages 8+) is held Monday and Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. and Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m.   Guppies participants must have taken Minnows or have Academy Director approval.  Sharks (Ages 9-17) is held Monday and Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m.  Sharks participants ages 9-11 must have taken Guppies or have Academy Director approval.  May rates: $37 one day/week; $68 two days/week; $88 three or more days/week. 

193021-25 Junior Beginner Instruction (Ages 8-17) Tuesdays, May 6-27, 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.  Click here to register.

193021-26 Junior Advanced Beginner Instruction (Ages 8-17) Wednesdays, May 7-28, 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.  Click here to register.

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 $235 per week; half day is $185 per week.  Weekly early drop-off from 8-9 a.m. is $50 per week.  Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.  Registration Deadline:  Friday before camp begins.  No same day registration allowed.  $10 late fee after registration deadline.  Camp Director:  Natalie Johnson.  Click here to register.

May 19-23       293022-M1                  July 7-11                293022-06

May 26-30       293022-M2                  July 14-18              293022-07

June 2-6          293022-01                   July 21-25               293022-08

June 9-13        293022-02                   July 28-Aug. 1        293022-09      

593025-14-17 Summer Junior Tennis Academy (Ages 7-17) Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m.  Two four-week sessions:  May 26-June 18 and July 7-30.  Skill levels include beginner, advanced, and intermediate.  $60 for one day per week and $110 for two days per week.  Registration Deadline:  Thursday before session begins.  No drop-ins.  Space is limited.  Academy Director:  Natalie Johnson.  Click here to register.

293022-03-04 Camp Carlos for Junior Tennis (Ages 6-17) 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 $235 per week; half day is $185 per week.  Weekly early drop-off from 8-9 a.m. is $50 per week.  Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.  Registration Deadline:  Friday before camp begins.  Camp Director:  Carlos Roldan.  Click here to register.

June 16-20      293022-03                   June 23-27            293022-04

293022-31-32 National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) Program (Ages 8-18) June 2-July 9.  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.  Click here to register.

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

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

Adult Programs

193021-28 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Mondays, May 5-26, 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.  Click here to register.

193021-27 Strokes, Strategy and Play for Adult Intermediate Players Mondays, May 5-26, 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.  Click here to register.

193021-29 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Wednesdays, May 7-28, 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.  Click here to register.

293021-01 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Tuesdays, June 3-24, 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.  Click here to register.

293021-00 Strokes, Strategy and Play for Adult Intermediate Players Tuesdays, June 3-24, 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.  Click here to register.

293021-02 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Thursdays, June 5-26, 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.  Click here to register.

Show Up and Play-Intermediate Adult Round Robin Wednesdays in April and May; Thursdays in June 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.

Pickleball Group Play - Cancelled until further notice due to renovations.

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