River Trails Tennis Center
About
River Trails Tennis Center (The Players' Club)
River Trails Tennis Center, also known as The Players' Club, has been operating for over 50 years out of Arlington Heights in the northwest Chicago suburbs. The center hosts 80+ USTA teams including national champions and runs one of the most established junior development programs in the Chicagoland area.
Junior Tennis Programs
Programs cover all levels from tiny tots to nationally ranked players:
- Tiny Tots tennis for the youngest beginners
- Junior Tennis Lessons - age and ability tiered group classes
- Junior Tennis Academy - higher-level competitive development
- Junior Tennis Leagues (singles and doubles)
- Tennis Camps during school breaks and summer
- Private lessons available
What's Included
- Court time on 7 outdoor clay courts
- Coaching from River Trails pro staff
- Age-appropriate balls and racquets for younger players
- Pro shop services on site
Experience
Clay courts are softer on growing knees and reward consistent rallying over power, suiting kids learning long-form tennis. The center's USTA league focus means even casual classes feed into match play and team experience. Family programs run alongside junior tracks, fitting full households into tennis schedules.