Where to Play

Winter in Minnesota is long. These indoor facilities are where players keep their games sharp from October through April.

InnerCity Tennis — Reed Sweatt Family Tennis Center

One of the most important junior tennis institutions in the state. Founded in 1952, InnerCity Tennis uses the sport as a vehicle for youth development and serves roughly 6,000 young people each year. The facility is open to everyone — you do not need to be part of a program to rent court time.

What's there: 11 indoor courts, locker rooms, pro shop, racket stringing, ball machine rental, court-view lounge

Junior programs:

• Super Saturdays — Free drop-in junior program, ages 3–18. Saturdays, 3–5:45 PM. No cost, volunteer-coached, no registration required for younger kids.

• Cities Academy — Year-round competitive development program for committed junior players. Scholarships available.

• Summer Tennis in the Parks — Outreach programming at Minneapolis public parks.

Address: 4005 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 40th & Nicollet)
Phone: 612-825-6844 

InnerCity Tennis is a 4-star chapter of the USTA Foundation's National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network — one of the top-rated youth tennis nonprofits in the country.

Baseline Tennis Center — University of Minnesota

The premier indoor tennis facility in the state, located on the U of M campus. Home to the Golden Gopher men's and women's tennis programs. Open to the public — no membership required.

What's there: 10 indoor courts, 12 outdoor courts, pro shop with stringing, private and group lessons, USTA tournament host site

Junior programs:

• Sunday Junior Program — Technique, footwork, and point play in small groups with individualized feedback. Contact Dana Young at danayoung11@gmail.com to register.

• Private lessons available through the facility's certified teaching pros.

Address: 1815 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-1433
Email: baseline@umn.edu
Website: baselinetc.com 

Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center

A standout public facility in Fort Snelling with a specific mission of making tennis accessible to youth across the Twin Cities — particularly underserved players. One of the most affordable options in the metro.

What's there: 8 courts, structured junior programming by age group, summer camps, tournament group for competitive players

Junior programs:

• Ages 5–10 — Fundamentals, basic strokes, footwork using age-appropriate balls and court sizes

• Ages 11–14 — Rally development and competitive play

• Ages 15–18 — High school track: tactics, technical skills, and competitive play for players on or aspiring to make their school team

• Summer camps and Friday evening programming ("Fridays at the Fort")

Address: 100 Federal Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
Website: fwtec.org 

St. Paul Indoor Tennis Club

One of Minnesota's longest-running indoor facilities, tucked into the Railroad Island neighborhood. Offers league play, lessons, and drills. Some of the top players in the metro play here regularly. Note: club membership has historically had a waitlist, so walk-in court time can be limited — worth calling ahead.

Address: 600 DeSoto St, Saint Paul, MN 55130
Website: stpaulindoor.com

Public Indoor Tennis (Spring Lake Park)

A dome-style facility in the northern suburbs offering year-round indoor courts at affordable rates. Junior programming available for ages 6–18, including lessons and court time.

Address: 7533 Highway 65, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Phone: 763-231-3109
Website: publicindoortennis.com

Life Time Fitness — Multiple Locations

Several Life Time locations in the metro include tennis courts, pro shops, and lesson programs. Useful if a player or family already has a Life Time membership. Locations with tennis courts include White Bear Lake, Fridley, St. Louis Park, Bloomington South, Lakeville, Oakdale, and Eden Prairie.

Saint Paul Urban Tennis (SPUT)

A nonprofit focused specifically on youth in Saint Paul. Offers affordable spring and summer youth lesson programs, winter indoor clinics, and year-round coaching. Programs are designed to be accessible regardless of income.

• Spring lesson programs: Six one-hour lessons

• Winter clinics: Held indoors at Eastview Rec Center, ~$10/session

• Age-appropriate groups, max 8 players per group

Website: stpaulurbantennis.org
Location: East Side St. Paul (check website for current session locations)