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.
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Tennis
Lessons - 2008
Green Knoll Tennis Center – Bridgewater
Colonial Park Tennis Center – Franklin Township
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Green
Knoll Tennis Center (PDF)
Youth Tennis Camp Ages 7 – 17
One week sessions beginning
June 23rd through August 15th
8:00am – 9:15am – 1st session
9:45am – 11:00am – 2nd session |
Colonial
Park Tennis Center (PDF)
Youth Tennis Camp Ages 7 – 17
One week sessions beginning
June 23rd through August 15th
9:00 am – 10:30am |
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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 9.
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 $10, Doubles $20 per Team, Youth $8. 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.
2008
Tennis Tournament Registration & Schedule (PDF)