| Tennis Centers at
Colonial Park & Green Knoll
General Information
Eighteen all-weather composition courts make up the two outdoor tennis facilities. Each center is open for day and night play from April until October. Green Knoll Tennis Center, located at 587 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, features summer instructional clinics and a variety of youth and adult tournaments. Colonial Park Tennis Center, located at Mettlers Road, Somerset, is fully accessible to persons with physical disabilities, and is ideal for organized league play. During the months of April through October, reservations may be made at Green Knoll Tennis Center 24 hours in advance by calling 908 722-1303. The cost per court hour is $4.00 on weekdays until 5pm; the cost at all other times is $5. There is no charge for use of the walk-on courts at Colonial Park, except for permitted league play. For additional information on tennis, please call 908 722-1200 ext. 226. Individuals with hearing impairments may use the Relay Service at 711.
Tennis instruction is offered for players of all abilities. One week lessons are conducted for children, ages seven and older. Adult lessons are offered in the evening from 7:00pm-8:30pm, and run for four weeks one night a week depending upon ability level. Lessons are offered for beginners through intermediate/advanced players. Lessons include drill work, play action drills, challenge court time, and tournaments. Lessons begin the week of June 21.
The cost for both children and adult lessons is $50 per session. Registration forms are available at Green Knoll Tennis Center and Colonial Park Tennis Center, or by calling Somerset County Park Commission at 908 722-1200. Individuals with hearing impairments may use the Relay Service at 711.
Tennis Tournaments
Somerset County Park Commission organizes several tennis tournaments for amateur players. Open classification is inclusive of all ages, except the senior division. Masters players include ages 35 or older. Youth Singles Open includes categories for ages 11 and under, ages 12-13, 14-15, and 16-17.
Tournament fees are Singles $15, Doubles $25 per Team, Youth $10. Registration forms are available at the
Green Knoll Tennis Center, Colonial Park Tennis Center or by calling Somerset County Park Commission at
908 722-1200. Individuals with hearing impairments may use the Relay Service at 711.
2010 Tennis Tournament Registration & Schedule (PDF)
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Tennis Lessons - 2010
Green Knoll Tennis Center – Bridgewater
Colonial Park Tennis Center – Franklin Township
Green Knoll Tennis Center (PDF)
Youth Tennis Camp Ages 7 – 17
One week sessions beginning
June 21 through August 13
8:00am – 9:30am – 1st session
9:45am – 11:00am – 2nd session
Colonial Park Tennis Center (PDF)
Youth Tennis Camp Ages 7 – 17
One week sessions beginning
June 21 through August 13
9:00 am – 10:30am
Space is limited, so mark your calendar for in person and on-line registration which begins on Saturday, April 3 @ 9:00am sharp. In person registration is held at the Green Knoll Tennis Center. Mail in applications will be returned. For more information call 908-722-1200 ext 226.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
• Tennis Lessons - Colonial Park (PDF)
• Tennis Lessons - Green Knoll (PDF)
• Adult Tennis Lessons (PDF)
• 2010 Quick Start Rallyball Tennis (PDF)
E-mail the Recreation Dept. with any questions or comments |
