Tracy has two homes for kids tennis: the City of Tracy runs lessons at Dr. Powers Park and Larsen Park, and the City of Mountain House teaches a full ball-color ladder at the new Mountain House Tennis Center on N Providence St. Pickleball for kids meets on Saturdays at Kenner Park. Below is every option in the Tracy listings, sorted by age.
First lessons, ages 4 to 8
- Tiny Tots Tennis Lessons: a fundamentals class for ages 4 to 8 at Dr. Powers Park. Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, or Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $45 for residents, $50 for non-residents.
- Red Ball Tennis: ages 4 to 8 at the Mountain House Tennis Center, with softer red balls on a 36-foot court and up to 8 players per coach. Sections run Tuesday through Sunday, $75 to $125 depending on how many weeks the session has.
Building skills, ages 6 to 13
- Advanced Beginner Tennis Lessons: ages 6 to 16, Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at Dr. Powers Park. $45 for residents, $50 for non-residents.
- Junior Beginner Tennis Lessons: ages 8 to 16, Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Dr. Powers Park. Same price.
- 12 and Under Tennis: ages 9 to 12 on smaller courts with age-sized rackets. Wednesdays at Dr. Powers Park or Saturdays at Larsen Park. $72 for residents, $79 for non-residents.
- Orange Ball Tennis (ages 7 to 12) and Green Ball Tennis (ages 9 to 13) are the next two steps at the Mountain House Tennis Center, $75 to $125 a session.
Teens and team prep, ages 11 to 18
- Middle School Team Tennis Prep: ages 11 to 13, Saturdays at Larsen Park or Wednesdays at Dr. Powers Park. $72 for residents.
- High School Team Tennis Prep: ages 13 to 17, Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Larsen Park or Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Dr. Powers Park.
- Yellow Ball Tennis: full-court tennis for ages 12 to 18 in Mountain House.
- Performance Tennis (UTR 1-5): match-play training in Mountain House for players with a UTR rating.
- Private Tennis Lessons: one-on-one hour lessons in Mountain House, $80 or $90.
Pickleball at Kenner Park
- Youth Pickleball (Little Stars): ages 6 to 11, Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 am.
- Teen Pickleball: ages 12 to 17, Saturdays from 8:00 to 9:00 am.
- Adaptive Pickleball (Every Star Counts): an adaptive class for ages 10 to 17, Saturdays at 11:00 am or 12:00 pm.
All three pickleball classes are $90 for residents and $99 for non-residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age can kids start tennis in Tracy?
At 4. Tiny Tots Tennis Lessons at Dr. Powers Park and Red Ball Tennis at the Mountain House Tennis Center both start at age 4.
How much do kids tennis lessons cost in Tracy?
City of Tracy beginner lessons are $45 for residents and $50 for non-residents. The 12 and under and team prep classes are $72 for residents. Mountain House group sessions are $75 to $125 depending on the number of weeks, and private lessons are $80 or $90.
Where is the Mountain House Tennis Center?
At 240 N Providence St in Mountain House, about 6 miles west of downtown Tracy.
Is there adaptive tennis or pickleball for kids in Tracy?
Yes. Every Star Counts Adaptive Pickleball runs on Saturdays at Kenner Park for ages 10 to 17.