Columbus Parks & Recreation Department Tennis Program
Our mission is to offer a tennis experience that will encourage all participants to pursue the sport of a lifetime, tennis! See you on the courts! All classes held at Burnett Tennis Courts at Donner Park.
Columbus Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of adult and youth tennis programs adults for both City of Columbus residents and non-residents. Programs are taught by our USTPA certified Director of Tennis, Mike Burt. All programs are held at the Burnett Tennis Courts (Donner Park) unless otherwise noted. Please bring your own tennis racket.
Please wear tennis shoes and bring a racquet. Racquets to borrow are available upon request. Email: michaelburttennis@gmail.com
Tennis Lesson Rain Policy
Players will have some opportunities to make up canceled classes by attending alternative class sessions of the same level. Please email above for make-up requests.
Registration: April 3 – Friday before the class, 5pm
Mike Burt, Director of Tennis
USPTA Certified
(812) 369-7635
Tiny Tots (4 – 5 yrs)
Designed to enhance your child’s gross motor skills through tennis related games & activities.
Registration: April 3 – Friday before the class, 5pm
530200-1A | 5/27 – 7/3 | Tues & Thurs | 8:30-9am | $78
530200-1B | 7/8 – 7/31 | Tues & Thurs | 8:30-9am | $62
530200-1C | 7/7 – 7/30 | Mon & Wed | 8:30-9am | $62
Little Hitters (6 – 7 yrs)
Designed to stimulate the growth of hand-eye coordination and possibly find the next US OPEN Champion.
Registration: April 15 – Friday before the class, 5pm
530210-1A | 5/27 – 6/5 | Mon – Thurs | 9am – 10am | $84
530210-1B | 6/9 – 6/19 | Mon – Thurs | 9am – 10am | $96
530210-1C | 6/23 – 7/3 | Mon – Thurs | 9am – 10am | $96
530210-1D | 7/7 – 7/17 | Mon – Thurs | 9am – 10am | $96
530210-1E | 7/21 – 7/31 | Mon – Thurs | 9am-10am | $90
Future Stars (8 – 11 yrs)
Teaches the basics of tennis and prepares players for match play.
Registration: April 3 – Friday before the class, 5pm
530220-1A | 5/27 – 6/5 | Mon – Thurs | 10am – 11am | $84
530220-1B | 6/9 – 6/19 | Mon – Thurs | 10am – 11am | $96
530220-1C | 6/23 – 7/3 | Mon – Thurs | 10am -11am | $96
530220-1D | 7/7-7/17 | Mon – Thurs | 10am – 11am | $96
530220-1E | 7/21-7/31 | Mon – Thurs | 10am – 11am | $90
530220-1F | 6/3-6/26 | Tues & Thurs | 7pm – 8pm | $96
530220-1G | 7/8-7/31 | Tues & Thurs | 7pm – 8pm | $96
Challengers (12 – 15 yrs)
Teaches the basics of tennis and starts the basics of match play
Registration: April 3 – Friday before the class, 5pm
530230-1A | 5/28 – 6/26 | Mon & Wed | 11am – 12pm | $118
530230-1B | 7/7 – 7/30 | Mon & Wed | 11am – 12pm | $92
Adv. Future Stars/Jr Excellence (10 – 15 yrs)
Designed for players that have participated in several tennis clinics and/or middle school tennis players. Participants will gain match experience. Classes will last 1 hr 15 min, 2 days a week.
Registration: April 3 – Friday before the class, 5pm
530300-1A | 5/27 – 7/3 | Tues & Thurs | 11am – 12:15pm | $144
530300-1B | 7/8 – 7/31 | Tues & Thurs | 11am-12:15pm | $96
The Columbus City Open (Flyer PDF)
This Tennis Open is available to singles and doubles, both men and women, and for both adults and juniors (including beginners).
Registration deadline: July 11, midnight for Juniors and July 21, midnight for Adults
Adult Tournament: July 25 – July 28
Junior Tournament: July 18 – 19
Registration will occur online. Scan the QR code on the flyer for the signup link. You can also visit USTA.com and search for tournaments by zip code 47201. See our website for information about divisions offered and prices.
USTA Tournament ID:
You will be asked to create an account with USTA if you do not already have one, this is free and very quick and simple to do. Please retain your account number as you will then use that to register for this specific tournament. If you have a USTA account but cannot remember your account number, enter your personal information to create a new account, it will verify that you are currently a member and give you the option to email you your account number.
MAKE YOUR OWN CLASS!
Parents, if you have a group of kids or just 1, that wants to learn the sport of a lifetime, then call Mike to arrange a private class. (All ages and abilities available). Call Mike Burt at (812) 369-7635 to schedule.
• $60/hour for 1 to 3 players
