Tennis in Vaughan: Courts, Clubs, Lessons & Junior Programs
Where to play, who teaches, and how juniors move up, for Maple, Woodbridge, Concord, Thornhill, Kleinburg and the rest of Vaughan. Every fact links to its source.
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City courts134 courts at 58 locations (71 lit)
CostFree, first-come, first-served
Hours8:30 a.m.–11 p.m., in season
SeasonSpring to late fall, weather permitting
Public tennis courts in Vaughan
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The City of Vaughan maintains 134 courts at 58 locations (71 lit) [source]. This directory lists 59 park locations (26 with lights) from the City's court inventory and newer City notices, with sources for each. Courts open and close as parks are rebuilt; if something has changed, email [email protected].
"—" means we couldn't confirm it yet. Courts close for resurfacing from time to time; the City posts disruption notices.
Tennis clubs and academies
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Clubs and academies that play in or serve Vaughan, listed alphabetically. Details change each season, so confirm programs and fees with the club. Courtwise isn't affiliated with any of them.
Concord Tennis Academy
Concord
Type
Private academy (formerly Tessa Tennis)
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor
Junior programs
Mini court / red ball (ages 5–8), Competitive (ages 12–16) and High Performance (ages 14–17) groups; summer camps
Both: outdoor in spring and summer, a dome over 4 courts in fall and winter
Season
Year-round
Courts
4 outdoor (lit) and 4 indoor hard courts
Junior programs
Group lessons for about ages 4–17; High Performance by assessment (orange/green ball for ages 6–9, full ball for ages 10–15); summer camps for ages 4–15
Adult programs
Lessons, round robins, house leagues and Inter-County teams
How to join
Seasonal membership, registered online; required for programs
City of Vaughan "Learn to Play Tennis". Beginner lessons run with Ready Set Sports using modified balls, nets and courts (Tennis Canada's progressive approach). Players bring their own racquet. In spring 2025 Sunday sessions ran at Vellore Village and Dufferin Clark community centres; past guides have offered ages 7–9 and parent-and-child classes. [source]
How to register. Through the City's online recreation system (PerfectMind) and the current Recreation eGuide; questions to 905-832-2281 or [email protected]. Fee assistance is available through RecAssist. [source]
Clubs and academies above run junior groups, camps and adult programs through the season. Camp dates and ages by club are on our kids' tennis lessons and camps page.
Winter. City courts aren't maintained over winter. Clubs put domes up in October and some are indoors year-round; see indoor and winter tennis in Vaughan for seasons and who can book. Tennis Ontario keeps a list of indoor clubs. [source]
The junior pathway: red, orange, green
Tennis Canada's progressive tennis matches court size, ball speed and racquet length to the player, so kids rally sooner. Tennis Canada's own pages give slightly different ages; these are typical:
Rookie events (Rogers First Set Tour) are the entry level, with no ranking points; Rising Stars is the next step for advanced U9–U10 players. [source]
Ranking points start at 2-star events, then 3-star and 4-star; 5-star events are the indoor and outdoor Provincial Championships. Age groups run U8 to U18. [source]
Vaughan clubs belong to Tennis Ontario's North Central region. [source]
High-school tennis in York Region runs through the York Region Athletic Association (YRAA). [source]
Booking, sharing and etiquette
First-come, first-served. City courts aren't booked; walk up and play. [source]
Club permit hours. Some courts are permitted to clubs (for example Vaughan Tennis Club at Matthew Park and Thornhill Park Tennis Club at Dufferin District Park); during those hours they're for members. The City's 2025 Tennis and Pickleball Strategy also proposed a court-booking pilot at a few locations. [source]
Shared with pickleball. Many courts have pickleball lines (the City counted 30 shared courts at 14 locations in 2024). [source]
When it's busy. The City doesn't post a fixed time limit; the courteous norm is to rotate after a set or about an hour when others are waiting.
Report a problem (broken net, lights out, damaged surface) to Service Vaughan: 905-832-2281, [email protected] or online. [source]
FAQ
Are Vaughan tennis courts free?
Yes. The City of Vaughan's outdoor courts are free and first-come, first-served. Some courts are permitted to clubs at set times; during those hours they are for club members.
When are Vaughan tennis courts open?
The City has listed tennis and pickleball courts as open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., weather permitting, from spring until late fall (in 2023 they stayed open to the end of November). Check the City's current notices, as dates change each year.
Where can kids take tennis lessons in Vaughan?
The City runs beginner "Learn to Play Tennis" programs with modified balls and courts, registered through the City's online recreation system. Several clubs and academies listed above run junior programs from red ball upward.
Can I play tennis indoors in Vaughan in winter?
Yes, at club facilities. Thornhill Park Tennis Club and SmartVMC Racquetsports put domes over their courts from October to April, and Veneto Tennis Club, The Swing School and Concord Tennis Academy are indoors year-round. Most need a membership or a program registration. City courts are not maintained over winter.
What size racquet does my child need?
Height decides: under 115 cm usually needs a 21", 115–130 cm a 23", 131–145 cm a 25", 146–150 cm a 26", and over 150 cm a lightweight adult frame. Our free 30-second quiz gives you a recommendation.
Compiled by Amir, a former tennis coach in Vaughan, from City of Vaughan notices and reports, Tennis Canada, Tennis Ontario, club websites and court directories. Sources are linked next to each fact. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected].