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Sure you could sit home all day watching matches on your direct tv but why not get out and play in one of the greatest tennis cities in the world? LA has a wide assortment of public course and we’ve put together a short list of our favorites for you:
Encino Park: One of the best free parks in the city, Encino Park has a full assortment of tennis courts for you to use at no charge. The part of town is fine during the day but let someone know if you’re playing at night.
Lakeview Terrace Recreation Center: These indoor courts are often full but if you don’t mind a wait they’re a great place to practice. They’re free, too, so why not enjoy some indoor tennis after work?
Ritchie Valens Park: Named for one of Hollywood’s greats, Ritchie Valens park has everything you need including backboards for solo practice. Some courts may be reserved for match or lesson play though so call ahead to see what’s available when you want to head over for a match.

Tennis is a sport that many people play for fun because they know that there chances of playing professionally are slim to none. There are some people who have become very successful tennis players by turning their hobby into a profession. A few of them came from the Los Angeles area.

Bill Glotz had a very successful tennis career and was inducted into the Los Angeles Tennis Players Hall of Fame in 1996. Before Venus and Serena Williams, Karen Hankison Read the rest of this entry »

There are many tennis courts in Los Angeles that the pro tennis players go to practice. They wan to improve their game and try some new techniques. You can also go practice on these courts and do as the professionals do. Why not play a few games with a friend? Maybe someday you too will be a pro. Here are some of the courts the tennis pros play on:

LA – LMU
Ignatius Cir and Loyola Blvd, LA CA 90045

LA – Mar Vista Recreation Center
11430 Woodbine St.Want more? Click here/tag, LA CA 90066

LA – Penmar Recreation Read the rest of this entry »

Los Angeles, California is the kind of city that has everything. Whether you’re a country club member or a hardcore athlete playing on public courts, there is a huge tennis scene in L.A.. If you’re looking for a place to buy tennis equipment and run into like minded players, you can head in just about any direction. Sorry to say, East L.A. is lacking tennis shops but anywhere from Glendale and Pasadena all the way out to Santa Monica, the greater L.A. area has plenty to choose from. Read the rest of this entry »

The greater Los Angeles area is full of stores and pro shops for tennis players. Whether you’re a beginning tennis player or a pro, here are a few of the best pro shops to check out for service and equipment.

The Racket Doctor, on Glendale Blvd, has been serving the area for more than 40 years. They offer everything you need for equipment and they also service and repair raquets.

If you’re in the Culver City area and you need restringing on a raquet, contact String King. It’s a small operation and doesn’t carry Read the rest of this entry »