Tennis & Pickleball

We offer playing-level-based clinics for Penn State students. Clinics are a great way to work on your game with other students who play on the same level. 

• Up your game! Check the schedule and register for a clinic now. 

Late Night Tennis is open for recreational play and participants are able to design their own fun. On occasion, one or more of our professional staff will run games designed to include a large number of participants in a fast, fun, and friendly setting. Late Night Tennis is always free for current fee-paying Penn State Students and players can drop-in to participate. 

• Check the schedule and sign-up for Late Night Tennis now 

We offer competitive play for students during evening court time. Competitive play may include games, matches, or round robin competition. This time is a great opportunity to meet tennis enthusiasts of all playing levels. While competitive, these events are designed for social and fun interaction. All of these student events are free of charge. 

Campus Recreation offers private lessons to help you take your tennis game to the next level. 

• Ready to get started? Complete our Private Lesson Request Form and we will be in touch shortly! 

Clinics are offered multiple times a week for a variety of ability levels. 

• Visit our member portal to learn about and sign up for our offerings. 

Penn State Affiliates

Non-Penn State Affiliates

Permanent reservations can be made at any time for a specific time and day for the entire season.  

• Deposit of $50 per hour required for all permanent reservations.
• Complete deposit is forfeited if a No-Show or default occurs.
• Changes in permanent reservations must be verified at the pro shop.
• Specific courts cannot be guaranteed.
• Pre-paid courts for the season receive discounts. See court attendant for details.  

Campus Recreation offers private lessons to help you take your tennis game to the next level. 

• Ready to get started? Complete our Private Lesson Request Form and we will be in touch shortly! 

Campus Recreation’s Summer Tennis Camp is open to youth from all skill levels to learn the game of tennis, develop a life-long appreciation for playing, and advance tennis skills in a fun and competitive environment. 

We welcome players from ages 10-17 and each week campers will be broken into small instructional groups based on age and ability. This format follows the Youth Progression Model implemented by the USTA (United States Tennis Association). We adjust each program to the player’s level and focus on skill development through games, drills, and point play. Our beginners will focus on fun and basic skills, while more advanced players focus on strategy, point building, percentage tennis, and more. Join us for a summer filled with joy and tennis!      

The camp will be held at the Campus Recreation Outdoor Tennis Courts located between the Penn State Intramural (IM) Building and Pennypacker Hall on Curtain Road. If there is inclement weather, the camp will move to the Tennis Center’s indoor tennis courts.    

• To enroll, visit pennstatecampusrec.org and click on Tennis or stop by the Tennis Center. We accept credit cards. 

If you are new to Penn State Campus Recreation’s programs, please call 814-865-1351 to have an online account created for you.  

Open court time includes any court available for rent on a non-regular basis. Advance reservations can be made by a club member, a valid Reservations Privilege Card holder, or a non-club member hold by credit card and can be made no more than one week in advance.  

• All users must swipe in at the Tennis Center Customer Services desk prior to beginning play
• Membership or court fees must be paid in advance of taking the court
• When taking your assigned courts, do not walk across adjacent courts when possible. Patrons can access their courts through the outside path for the clay courts or hallway behind the indoor courts so as not to interrupt play
• All patrons must clean debris and remove personal items from their court at the conclusion of play
• The facility is to be used only for tennis and pickleball activities unless permitted by Campus Recreational professional staff
• Be mindful of others playing:
• Do not go behind another court to retrieve balls, ask that the ball be returned.
• Limit the number of balls used.
• Keep noise to a minimum so others can enjoy the facility.
• No more than 4 players on a court.
• Do not enter the court area before your reserved time, and allow patrons to finish the point in progress.
• Leave your court when the time expires to allow the next patrons to begin play.
• Patrons under the age of 18 must abide by the following policies and procedures:
• Always be supervised by their parent/guardian or an authorized Campus Recreation staff member
• Arrive to the Tennis Center dressed and ready to participate. The men’s and women’s locker rooms at Campus Recreation facilities do not allow youth to use them for changing or showering purposes
• Will be escorted to the restrooms by two authorized staff members in accordance with Penn State Policy AD39
• The Tennis Center is the home venue for the Men’s and Women’s Varsity Tennis Teams. The Varsity Tennis Teams receive priority scheduling while in season and use the Tennis Center as a rain location practice site during the off-season. Patron court reservations and lessons maybe get canceled due to Varsity Tennis usage with short or little notice 

Equipment Use 

• Equipment is intended for tennis/pickleball use only
• Equipment should be used in the manner it was intended
• Damage to equipment may result in replacement cost and suspension of use 

Weather and Environmental Conditions 

• During rainstorms and adverse weather, the outdoor clay tennis courts will be closed, and the entire area cleared of patrons at the discretion of the Campus Recreation staff on duty
• If lightning or thunder is detected within a 10-mile radius, the outdoor clay tennis courts will be cleared. Please collect all personal items and seek shelter indoors
• The outdoor clay tennis courts close annually from early November to mid to late April depending on the weather
• The Tennis Center, at its discretion, may close or cancel scheduled programs, court reservations, lessons, and clinics for inclement weather, player safety, maintenance, Varsity Tennis practice, special events, and tournaments 

Shoe Policy  

Whether playing indoor or outdoors all shoes must be a tennis court type shoe or white sole. All Black Soled Shoes Are Prohibited.  

• All cancellations of reserved courts must be done 24 hours in advance of reservation. Reservations made less than 24 hours in advance of playing time cannot be canceled. 
• Members will be billed for not appearing for their reservation
• Non-Members will have their credit cards charged. for not appearing for their reservation.
• During the Penn State holiday break the club will be open. Permanent reservations will need to be cancelled in person one week prior to break.