Two players spaced yards apart on opposite sides of a net? Yup, tennis is an inherently socially-distanced activity we can get behind. Channel your inner Roger or Serena at these indoor and outdoor public and private courts.
Bready Park Indoor Tennis Center at Herndon Community Center
Located adjacent to the center, the Bready Park Indoor Tennis Center features three covered tennis courts available throughout the late fall, winter and early spring. Rates for a 90-minute block run from $38-$54 depending on resident status and day/time; the center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. // 814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon
The Burke facility features five indoor tennis courts and one racquetball court with state-of-the-art lighting, Latexite-cushioned surfaces and 40-foot high ceilings. Offerings included beginning to advanced lessons of instructional to aerobic tennis, private and class lessons and team practices. Call for pricing and hours. // 6001 Burke Commons Road, Burke
Adult tennis membership perks include seasonal court time, early morning and night owl unlimited programming, flight tennis and leagues. Reservation must be made for courts; drop-ins are not allowed. Membership options start at $47/month; the club is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, call for more details. // 9860 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax,
There are eight indoor and 10 outdoor tennis courts at this members-only club in McLean, with training programs provided by 4 Star Tennis Academy including Live Ball and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training.) The facility also includes Prince’s Court, one of 11 court tennis clubs in the United States and part of the International Real Tennis Professionals Association (IRTPA), where you can book a crash course in tennis for $15 per person. Check the website or call or more information on tennis offerings. // 1800 Old Meadow Road, McLean
Prince William County’s first tennis club has seven hard courts and two clay courts that host pickup matches, lessons and league play. Membership starts at $97/month for individuals; indoor seasonal hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday/Saturday/Sunday 8 a.m. until last court time. // 16225 Edgewood Drive, Montclair
You do not need to be a member of the Hamlet Swim and Tennis Club to participate in the tennis programs. There are three hard surface courts with a hitting wall, wind screens and court dividers along with two hydra-blend surface soft clay courts. Check the website for offerings and hours. // 8209 Dunsinane Court, McLean
Arlington County Tennis Courts
A variety of parks in the county let you reserve outdoor courts either by email, phone or online that are lit for nighttime play. Online reservations are allowed in 60- and 90-minute blocks and must be made at least 24 hours and no more than 14 days in advance. Fees are $10/hour for Arlington County residents and $20/hour for non-residents; some locations also include practice walls. Check the individual park websites for hours and more information. // Multiple locations
Outdoor tennis courts at Kutner Park, Providence Park and Van Dyck Park are open for year-round, first-come-first-served use, with the courts at Van Dyck Park having lighting for nighttime play. Time limits of 60 minutes for singles and 90 minutes for doubles are requested. Check park sites for hours. // Multiple locations
You can’t actually play at the Springfield sports and recreational complex, but you can partake in its sister sport–squash. The facility has eight courts open Monday through Friday noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Courts are free for members and $25 for drop-ins, which you can reserve by phone or online. // 6805 Industrial Road, Springfield
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