The Racket Club is your home for year-round tennis for all ages whether you’re a beginner or expert. 🎾
The pro shop, lounge and indoor & outdoor courts deliver the complete club experience you are looking for. Stop in today!
Contact Club Manager Rob Laue at 847-658-5688 ext. 2014 or rlaue@crystallakeparks.org.
SEPTEMBER - MAY
Monday - Thursday | 7:30 am - 10 pm
Friday | 7:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday | 7:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday | 7:30 am - 8:30 pm
SUMMER
Monday - Thursday | 7:30 am - Dusk
Friday - Sunday | 7:30 am - Noon
Open court time reservations may be made one week in advance by members and one day in advance by non-members (with $11/resident or $14/non-resident additional guest fees). Play begins on the hour and half hour; $26/hour rental fee. Call 847-658-5688 or stop by the front desk to make a reservation.
Permanent court time reservations are made for the same time each week during the indoor and summer seasons. Court fees are divided as requested among all group members (and billed in six installments for the indoor season). $24/hour rental fee.
Begining Wed, Oct 9
The indoor court resurfacing project has been completed, the courts look great, and activities are back to normal. Thanks for your patience and get ready for fun!
Fri, Jan 24 | 2 - 5 pm
A pickleball doubles extravaganza! Everyone plays the entire time with round robin format. Pairings may be any combination of age & gender. 3.0 level (advanced beginner - intermediate) plays from 2 - 3:30 pm and 3.5 (intermediate - advanced) from 3:30 - 5 pm.
Register online and ONLY ONE PLAYER PER TEAM REGISTERS, so be sure to indicate partner's name when registering! Space is limited.
What a summer of '23 it was with the four outdoor hard courts under complete and total construction! See what transpired from the initial demolition through the laying of the asphalt to the installation of the fences to the application of the special ProBounce surface and on and on and ON!
While the project ended up taking a bit longer than hoped, players were in for quite a treat when they opened spring of '24. Thank you for your patience, friends!
Looking for a "job" that consists of talking to people at a tennis club? Or helping out with classes? Working in various capacities around the facility? Part-time? Seasonal? We have lots of opportunities to contribute. The hours are flexible, co-workers are nice and pay is competitive!
Check out what's available and give it a shot...might as well!
Classes are available to members
or those just looking to get started.
Register for classes, check account history and pay balances online.
View membership options & join.
Access the online membership cancellation form.
We are proud to feature a diverse pro staff that is unrivaled among Chicago-area clubs.
Browse for information about The Racket Club in the Crystal Lake Park District digital brochure.
Check out our USTA tournament schedule & registration info.
Learn about our NITTL Ladies Club Travel Tennis teams and view the league schedule/standings.
Our spacious and comfortable facility consistently garners only the highest praise.
View our club brochure for more info.
View our summer flyer for seasonal info.
Peruse our club newsletter archive.
Programs are available in all ability levels for the following age groups:
View the lesson & league schedule in PDF form for the Fall Class Session beginning August 19 (membership required for all Club classes above pee wee level except for Sunday Value beginner classes).
Private Lessons are scheduled directly with the pro of your choice. Contact Conni Stinek at cstinek@crystallakeparks.org if you need assistance.
Half-Hour Private Lessons are $42 (residents) or $44 (non-residents) per half-hour. One-Hour Private Lessons are $84 (residents) or $88 (non-residents) per hour. Every sixth lesson is free!
Registration is now open.
Our Junior Development Program, or JDP, is an invitation-only class for students who have demonstrated uncommon commitment, ability and potential. Contact Tennis Director Conni Stinek at 847-658-5688 ext. 2015 for more information.
* Valid Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 1 pm.
If your lifestyle features occasional gaps in the schedule that can be filled with a quick session, we don't see how you could do better than this deal! Add this to your membership for only $25/month, and play as much and often as you like* just so long as you don't make a reservation. (We suggest calling first to make sure there are available courts.) Month-to-month commitment; can be cancelled at any time.
Purchase the monthly add-on.
Interested in subbing? Need subs for a group? Check out our online Sub Board.
Need a class or group suggestion? Talk to our Tennis Director, Conni Stinek, at 847-658-5688 ext. 2015 to find the right class or group for you.
There is always a way to play!
Check with us regularly to see if anything special is being offered...chances are it is!
We've got the best selection of clothes, shoes, racquets and accessories in the northwest suburbs. Our stringing is done quickly & affordably...next day if needed!
Check out our String & Grip Service Price List.
The Herrick – Thomas Memorial Foundation was established in honor of two founders of The Racket Club, Walt Herrick Sr. and Jack Thomas. Countless children have participated in Racket Club programs and learned this wonderful lifetime sport.
The purpose of the Foundation is to provide tennis instructional scholarships for deserving junior p
The Herrick – Thomas Memorial Foundation was established in honor of two founders of The Racket Club, Walt Herrick Sr. and Jack Thomas. Countless children have participated in Racket Club programs and learned this wonderful lifetime sport.
The purpose of the Foundation is to provide tennis instructional scholarships for deserving junior players at the tennis club that Walt and Jack founded.
Check out the Foundation newsletter! We encourage you to consider even a modest donation via PayPal. Juniors may apply January - March for annual scholarships.
We are closed on certain holidays, while on others we may be open for reservations but not holding lessons or permanent court time. Also note that on occasions in which we have permanent court time but not classes, permanent court time private lesson groups will still meet but without their instructor.
View the holiday schedule.
Stop by and check out McHenry County's first and largest indoor/outdoor tennis facility.