Winnetka · Public / municipal
A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center
8 indoor courts in Winnetka. Permanent building.
Who can play
A Winnetka Park District centre open to the public. Members book 7 days ahead; non-members book up to 2 days ahead (6:30 a.m. in-person lottery, then in person or by phone after 8 a.m.).
How to book: In person or by phone (847-501-2065 ext 0). Court time is limited to 2 hours; 24-hour cancellation.
Prices
| Court rental | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Indoor, Mon–Thu prime (8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.), member / non-member | $36 / $50 per hour |
| Indoor, Mon–Thu non-prime, member / non-member | $24 / $40 per hour |
| Indoor, Fri–Sun prime (8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.), member / non-member | $34 / $50 per hour |
| Indoor, Fri–Sun non-prime, member / non-member | $24 / $40 per hour |
| Mon–Fri same-day booking, 12–4 p.m. Plus $5 per non-member | $20 / hour |
| Junior after school (17 and under), Mon–Fri 3–6 p.m., member / non-member | $16 / $24 per hour |
| Ball machine (indoor) Plus court fee | $5 / hour |
| Membership | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Adult annual, Winnetka resident / non-resident | $170 / $275 |
| Junior annual (17 and under), resident / non-resident | $80 / $140 |
Prices for Court fees effective Sept 1, 2025 – Aug 31, 2026 (still posted in October 2026); memberships run Sept 1 – Aug 31, as published by the facility on October 18, 2026. Tax may be extra. Check the source before you book.
Junior programs
A skill-based pathway for ages 4 to 18 with foundational, recreational and competitive tracks. Players move up by showing skills, not by time.
- Red 1 and Red 2
- Orange 1, Green 1, Yellow 1 (recreational pathway)
- Orange 2, Green 2, Yellow 2 (competitive pathway)Tryouts required
- High School Rec and High School
Good to know for parents
- A junior after-school rate of $16 (member) or $24 (non-member) per court hour applies Mon–Fri 3–6 p.m.
- Fall junior class registration opens first to Winnetka residents, then non-resident members, then everyone else.
- Competitive-pathway levels need a tryout.
Lessons, adults and amenities
Adult programs: Women's, men's and co-ed groups, cardio tennis, drop-in tennis, leagues.
Amenities: 12 outdoor courts (5 lit), Pro shop, Indoor ball machines.
Sources
- Winnetka Park District: A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center — 8 indoor and 12 outdoor courts, address, phone
- Winnetka Park District: Court reservations — court fees 2025–26, booking rules
- Winnetka Park District: Memberships — membership prices
- Winnetka Park District: Group lessons — junior pathway, registration dates
We checked these sources on October 18, 2026. We get no money from this facility and use no referral links. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us.