The Tennis Center is closed July 4.

Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
*Evenings and weekend hours may be extended to accommodate USTA matches

Hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day)

Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
*Club may close early if there are no court reservations. USTA matches only Saturday/Sunday & Weekday Evenings. Please note hours may vary to accommodate USTA matches.

Prime Hours

Monday to Friday: 6  to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. to  7 p.m.

Non-Prime Hours

Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tennis-Only Annual  Membership

Individual Adult*

Resident $119 / Non-resident $175

Couples*

Resident $199 / Non-resident $299

*Court time is an additional cost. No fees for enrollment and monthly electronic funds transfer apply.

Court Time Rates

Advance Reservations

Non-prime hours: $22/hour
Prime hours: $26/hour
Guest fee (non-pass holder): $6/visit

Non-Advance Reservations (less than 24 hours)

Pass holders only (non-prime hours): $18/hour
Guest fee (non-pass holder): $6/visit
Senior/youth program participants: $14/hour

Senior Play (six courts reserved for 62 and older)

Early Morning Senior Drop-In Play is postponed at this time. Courts are available for reservation up to one day in advance and can be reserved at the senior discounted rate of $14 per hour.

Pass and non-pass holders: $4/player
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

All other senior time slots: $14/hr

Senior non-pass holders may only make reservations less than 24 hours in advance for this rate.

Ball Machine

Any time of day

Pass holders/Non-pass holders: $5/hour (in addition to court fee and applicable guest fee)

Private Tennis Instruction

$50 to $75/hour

Tennis Lessons

We offer lessons for all ages and skill levels – call (630) 907-8067 for details!

10 And Under Tennis

The 10 and Under program participants learn how to play and enjoy tennis. Lower-compression tennis balls allow them to hit more easily while developing good swing patterns. The program also includes smaller courts and rackets for smaller children.

10 and Under follows USTA guidelines for youth tennis.

Adult Weekly Drop-in Drills (Indoor Season)

Please call (630) 907-9600 up to six days in advance to reserve your spot.

Men’s Tennis Clinics

Women’s Tennis Clinics

Northern Illinois Traveling Tennis League (NITTL) 

Established more than 20 years ago, the league practices once a week and plays matches on Thursdays or Fridays. For more information, please call (630) 907-8067.

Brian Brooks

Areas of Specialty

• High School and Tournament Level Junior Programs
• Women’s Travel Teams
• Private Lessons

Background

• USPTA Certified Tennis Professional
• 30-plus years coaching at West Aurora High School
• Member of West Aurora High School Hall of Fame
• Illinois High School Tennis Coach of the Year in 1997 and 2004
• Member of Illinois High School Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame
• Assistant women’s coach at Northern Illinois University
• Wilson Advisory Staff
• Daughters Megan, Courtney and Shannon all played collegiate tennis at the Division I level.

Teaching Style

I give my students the most up-to-date instruction and training so they have every advantage in working to meet their goals. I love teaching and getting the most out of my students. Seeing them make progress and enjoying the game while they improve makes it very rewarding for all.

Tom Girdler

Areas of Specialty

• Youth & High School Development
• Women’s Travel Teams
• Private & Semi-private Lessons

Background

• USPTR Certified Professional
• International Certified Coach
• USRSA Certified Racquet Stringer
• College All-American & ATP Satellite Player

Teaching Style

I take what each player brings to the court and develop them into the best they can be. Tennis is not only a lesson on court, but a lesson in life.

Brent Hargrave

Areas of Specialty

• Tournament Training
• Doubles Strategy
• Private Lessons
• Ages 10 & Under

Background

• USPTR Certified (10 & under, 11-17, adult)
• 1 Singles/1 Doubles- St. Ambrose University
• 2014 Missouri Valley Iowa Player of the Year
• USTA Iowa Committee Member
• USTA 5.0 Player Rating

Teaching Style

There’s always something new to learn. I like to provide the necessary tools to make someone a better player each time they walk off the court.

Jonathan Kerch

Areas of Specialty

• High Performance Juniors
• Youth Programming and Special Events
• Stringing

Background

• USPTA & USPTR Certified Tennis Professional
• CARDIO Tennis Certified
• B.A., Piedmont College; played tennis all 4 years
• Coached High School state championship team in North Carolina

Teaching Style

I love teaching and getting the most out of my students. Seeing them make progress and enjoy the game while they improve makes it rewarding for everyone involved.

Tyler Livingston

Areas of Specialty

• Youth
• High School and Adult Programs
• Doubles Strategy/Positioning
• Private Lessons

Background

• Girls’ Head Coach: Aurora Central Catholic HS
• Playing since 1996
• Loras College Tennis Player

Teaching Style

I help players understand the game while creating a fun learning environment. I’m very passionate about the sport and love to see players develop and improve every aspect of their game.

Sarah Marcoux

Areas of Specialty

• High School and Tournament Level Juniors
• 10 & Under Tennis
• Adult Levels
• Private Lessons

Background

• Coach at Rosary High School for 10 years – Varsity and JV
• Coach at Waubonsie Valley High School for 3 years
• ASEP (American Sports Education Program) Certified in Tennis
• Women’s Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Winner in Singles and Doubles

Teaching Style

I provide an exciting environment for all my students. Everyone learns differently, and I strive to provide a positive, motivation, serious-but-fun learning experience.

Jean Maren

Areas of Specialty

• Women’s Travel Teams
• Women’s Pro Doubles

Background

• Vaughan Tennis Center professional since 2012
• Played No. 1 Singles all four years at Augustana College
• Conference champion as senior at Augustana
• Tennis professional at Stonebridge Country Club since 2014
• USTA NTRP rating of 5.0

Teaching Style

I enjoy interacting with other women who like being active and share a love for the game. I strive to make drills fun and competitive. It is rewarding to watch participants improve and compete!

Raja Matthew

Areas of Specialty

• Women’s Travel Teams
• Beginner to Intermediate adult Programs
• Beginner to Advanced junior programs
• Men’s Open Drills

Background

• Versatile teaching experience with all levels of play
• Coached son (Vivek) to Top 10 National Junior Ranking

Teaching Style

I stress the fundamentals of the game and make it fun by teaching from a player’s perspective. Winning strategies are always traced back to good fundamentals. I care about the players and love to see them improve and have fun doing it.

Jennifer McMullen

Areas of Specialty

• Women’s Travel Teams
• Junior developmental and advanced program
• Private Lessons

Background

• Teaching tennis since 1998; Vaughan Tennis Center Professional since 2003
• Head Coach of Waubonsee Community College’s women’s tennis team
• Conference champion at Ferris State College

Teaching Style

Being a good tennis player requires commitment and hard work. It’s also important to have fun while learning, so I make each practice session/lesson enjoyable. It’s very rewarding to see students progress and grow, not only as players, but as people.

Lee McMullen

Areas of Specialty

• Women’s Travel Teams
• High School/College Players
• Private lessons

Background

• USPTA Certified Coach
• Teaching professionally for 20+ years
• Waubonsie Community College
• Women’s Assistant Coach

Teaching Style

Tennis is a life-long sport. It is very important to enjoy both the learning and playing experiences.

Michael McWilliams

Areas of Specialty

• Quickstart to High School and Tournament Programs
• Women’s Travel Teams
• Private Lessons

Background

• USPTR Certified Tennis Professional
• Teaching professionally since 1999
• Head Pro/Tennis Director at Stonebridge Country Club
• Long-time Aurora resident; Vaughan Athletic Center Professional since 2007

Teaching Style

I teach technique and consistency to create a championship-type player, while also creating a fun environment. It’s very rewarding to watch kids grow, learn and become highly-ranked players.

Paul Pridmore

Areas of Specialty

• High School and Tournament Level Junior Programs
• Private Lessons

Background

• Teaching professional since 1999
• Illinois high school state champion
• Played No. 1 singles and doubles at University of Minnesota
• Big 10 Conference singles champion
• Professional tennis player for five years

Teaching Style

I strive to provide a fun learning environment conducive to the student’s growth and development. As a former competitive player, I truly enjoy sharing my passion and love for the game.

John Tsang

Areas of Specialty

• Men’s Drills
• Youth Private Lessons,
• Youth Development

Background

• USPTA Certified Elite Professional
• USNTA Certified Tennis Professional
• Head Varisty Coach- Rosary High School
• Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration

Teaching Style

The focus is for incremental improvement each time an athlete steps on the court; to get better every day while developing a love for the game.

Natalie Van Blerk

Areas of Specialty

• Beginner USTA Quickstart to Elite Junior Level Programs
• Beginner to Advanced Level Adult Programs
• Women’s Travel Teams
• Private Lessons

Background

• USPTA Certified Tennis Professional
• Ph.D (C) in Exercise Physiology – focus on USTA Quickstart program
• Played four years full scholarship at Delta State University (Mississippi)
• Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach at Delta State

Teaching Style

Tennis is a sport that can be played for fitness or fun at all ages. Good technique and hard work is important, but fun is essential for adherence!

• Please check in at the front desk.
• Players must wear tennis shoes and appropriate tennis attire.
• All court rules, regulations and courtesies shall be observed.
• Private instructors require written park-district authorization to conduct lessons.
• The park district reserves the right to ask players to leave if guidelines are not followed.
• Courts may be reserved at the tennis desk or by calling (630) 907-8067.

In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, we recommend you do not visit the club, self-isolate and seek medical attention when appropriate, if you have any of the following symptoms which may range from mild or severe in nature.

• Fever and/or Chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Headache
• New loss of taste
• Sore throat
• Unexplained Fatigue or Body Aches

Planning to Play? Here’s What you need to know before you go:

 BE SMART.  STAND APART. PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING OF 6 FT.

1. Participants/players should plan on arriving at the tennis facility no more than 10 minutes prior to scheduled program/court time.
2. All Participants must check in prior to play every time they play. Members- if you do not have a membership card, please let us know so we can be prepared to print a new card for you.
3. Players must bring their own equipment and water. Facility water coolers and water fountains will be removed or cautioned off.
4. We will follow the Federal Government’s advised social distancing measures keeping six feet apart within the pro shop and when arriving at and departing from a court.
5. Refrain from gathering in large groups.
6. Face coverings must be worn at all times
7. All scorecards, benches and/or seating will be removed from tennis courts.
8. Practice good hygiene – wash your hands and /or use hand sanitizer before and after you play.
9. Please remember to have your child use the restroom prior to the program.
10. Use the provided disinfectant spray and paper towels to sanitize hoppers or ball mowers before and after each use.
11. Spectators- Seating in pro shop has been downsized and spaced appropriately for social distancing. Please drop off and pick up your child if they are old enough not to require parental supervision during group lessons.   If parental supervision is required, please limit to one parent and wear facemask at all times.
12. There will be no childcare services available.
13. After play, please maintain social distancing, put your mask back on and leave the court as soon as reasonably possible.
14. At this time, No Cash or check payments are accepted- only Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card.