Another interesting and unique place we have in Cincinnati that many don't know much about is the…read moreCincinnati Tennis Club. It has a great history and tradition, dating all the way back to 1880 (1899 at present location), and it was even added to the National Register of Historic Places a quarter century ago. While it has been years since President William Howard Taft played at the Cincinnati Tennis Club (I bet he didn't chase down too many shots), the club is still a high-end and prestigious club. The CTC has 10 outdoor clay courts and is open April through October. The club offers lessons, leagues, a tune-up tournament for the Cincinnati Met, and other tennis activities (and a pro shop) for all ages, and it once hosted the pro tournament now known as the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, but the Cincinnati Tennis Club is mostly associated these days with hosting the USTA National Father-Son Clay Court Championships. It's a really big event that takes place each year, bringing some of the best father and son talent from around the country all the way to Cincinnati since 1974. While the CTC has a nice reputation in town, it seems that being a member at the club is a status symbol more than anything else. The membership dues aren't cheap, and if you really want to work on your tennis game and get to play year-round, while also having access to things like a fitness center, swimming pool, and more, you would be better off at a place like Harper's Point, Queen City, or Five Seasons. Sure, the club is really nice and boasts a great history, but it's more for the country club crowd than it is for families and the everyday competitive and recreational players.

One of my favorite places on the planet! I can spend days…read morethere and never get bored. Beautiful club, amazing courts, a lot of history there.

If your in the Cincy/KY area and you play pickleball you should go join the fun at Sawyer Point…read more It's located downtown Cincinnati along the Ohio river. Parking is available along the street or lots. We were greeted by Sharon, so sweet and she explained how it's set up. They have 12 courts. Left side of the courts is for beginners and right side of court is for more experienced/advanced players. Play is open to everyone and they offer lessons as well. No fee, just fun pickleball. They offer name tags for fee for regulars and Sharon offers name tags for your boards if wanted. The courts need some TLC but the setting of courts/area is really pretty and open. Everyone was very friendly and I throughly enjoyed playing at Sawyer Point. Highly recommend and I look forward to playing there again next time I'm in town.

Perfect play area!! Lots of courts!! A lot of excellent players! But there are new players also!…read moreNew players come down!

This was my first visit to the club. My friend and I took a pickle ball lesson and the instructors…read moreKirsten and Amy were so delightful and very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great workout and so much fun. The club itself is a little outdated bathrooms no hand towels but overall a great experience

Such a welcoming environment for all! They have fitness, tennis, pickleball and so much more. My…read morefamily feels like Western is our home away from home.

Decent tennis club in Cincinnati. They offer clinics, tournaments, and fitness classes. Not bad on…read morepricing compared to other tennis clubs in the area. On this occasion I was only here for a tournament my daughter was playing in. What other sporting event can I watch my kid, take in a college game and drink a beer at the same time.

Playing lots of tennis growing up, I played in a lot of tournaments. One of my favorite clubs to go…read moreto--and not just because of its close location--was Queen City Racquet Club. It's really big, it's very nice, and they just run a great club. The club, which opened in 1971, is now known as the Queen City Racquet & Fitness Club as it added a large fitness center, which includes Nautilus machines, free weights, a cardio room, aerobics, and spinning. Queen City's 13 indoor courts is probably second to none in the area, while it's seven outdoor clay courts is great too. Both the indoor and outdoor courts are often home to many tournaments including national and top regional junior events. In 2003 they added Platform Tennis courts (see photos), which is for the Platform Tennis game that is apparently a mix between tennis and racquetball. Although I've never played, I know people who have, and they enjoyed it. Platform tennis is one of the amenities that sets this club apart from most in the area. Queen City has long had a strong tennis program for both juniors and adults. While many of the top juniors in the area now play at Harper's Point or Five Seasons, Queen City has a history of developing top players and continues to run quality programs (clinics, camps, league play, private instruction) for both juniors and adults. I've played in and watched my older brother in many tournaments at Queen City, and the only real criticism I have is the tinted windows that make it seem dark outside (which of course is an extremely minute detail). The 180,000 square foot club also has indoor courts for racquetball and squash, a gym for basketball and volleyball, and an outdoor heated Olympic size pool. Also inside around the main lobby is a great snack bar/café, rooms for ping pong and pool, and nice locker rooms too. Although there has been lots of competition from Harper's over the years, and recently Five Seasons too, the Queen City Racquet Club continues to run successfully and is a great place for tennis and a lot more.

Gorgeous park with great views of the city. Nice hiking trails. Places to sit and relax, picnics…read moreand kids area. Must see!

Beautiful city view! You can see so much from right here. Absolutely gorgeous day. They are…read moremaking some up grades that is going to make this even more of a great spot!!

Wonderful tennis club…read more They have hard and clay courts with great surfaces. Need to pay some to play, but it definitely worth.

If you're from Cincinnati and have ever played competitive tennis, then chances are you've been…read moredown to the Carl and Edyth Lindner Family Tennis Center at Lunken Playfield (not to be confused with the Linder Family Tennis Center in Mason or the Carl Lindner Family Tennis Pavilion at Sawyer Point). The Lunken courts--all 16 of them: 8 hard and 8 clay--are in great condition, and they are lighted too, which is very cool and comes in handy if you are grinding it out in a long match or practice session. The tennis center also has a nice concession area inside with indoor restrooms and A/C, there is lots of spectator seating, and there is a nearby jogging/bicycle trail, miniature golf course, driving range, and play area too. The staff at Lunken is really great too, and the teaching staff is led by Brett DeCurtins, Lunken's Director of Tennis and a former standout player at UC. For only $150, you can become a member at Lunken and have access to unlimited play during the May-September months, seasonal permanent court time reservations, and it can get you entered into the Lunken Ladder League. There are other leagues, as well as camps and tournaments as well, providing for a ton of tennis opportunities for all ages. The tennis center is also home to five junior tournaments and seven adult tournaments between the months of June and September. The recently completed two-week Thomas E. Price Cincinnati Metropolitan is the most well known, as Lunken becomes the battleground for the top Cincinnati area men and women (mostly between ages 18 and 50) in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. The other large event each year is the Cincinnati Area Qualifier, which is the biggest junior tournament in Greater Cincinnati (Boys and Girls 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 and under age groups) and is the qualifier for the Ohio Valley District tournaments (which is a qualifier for the Midwest Sectional, and doing well at the Midwest can qualify you for nationals). As a competitive tennis player, I've always enjoyed playing at Lunken and some of my best memories are playing long matches into the evening under the lights. The facilities are great and the staff is excellent too, and it's an overall great place to play outdoor tennis during the summer months.

We love tower park! It is fun for all ages and abilities of young kiddos and is completely turfed…read more The turf can get really warm. Pro tip- bring a piece of cardboard for kids to "sled" down the turf mound.

Huge park we accidentally stumbled onto when in Fort Thomas! Tons of options for play and a lot of…read morecreative and unique areas as well.

The UC tennis center offers six tennis courts with stadium seating that fits around 200 people…read more The courts are all hard surface and quite well-maintained, considering that these are open to the public. I moved to Cincinnati about 10 months ago, and these courts are definitely my go-to location for getting some good tennis in. I usually come in the early evening around 7pm and I've found that there usually is very little wait for an open court. The most I've waited is probably around 20 minutes. Weekends are busier than weekdays of course. A huge plus also is that these courts are lighted at night! In addition, the people here are very courteous and practice good tennis court ettiquete. Never had any problems. Street parking is available.

Very disappointed with the club tennis director and his lack of professionalism and communication…read more The management refusues to change out all the practice balls and forces you to practice with dead balls that increase injuries and do not similate match play even remotely. As far as the facility, it needs massive improvements... the bathrooms and showers look like a hostel and college dorm showers are better than this. The court time, practice fees, are higher than other clubs even if the membership is slightly lower. Positive shout out to Kim in Billing and Andrew who is the asst. Director but not the one in charge. You two did your jobs well.

They offer a social Friday mixer every Friday night from 7 to 10pm with $18 (non-member)…read more The facility there was a bit old but no problem to play a match (the court surface keeps good to play).

Really nice setting, good outdoor grill and nice people. The night we were there, Mario played…read moreguitar and sang, and Steve (Owner) joined him on stage for a couple songs!

Excellent club for tennis both indoor and outdoor. Staff is excellent and very accommodating…read more Everything is clean and welcoming. Pool is fun and has lap lanes, diving boards and a slide! Outdoor and indoor cafe make this feel exclusive. Super nice staff...can't say enough.