Wheaton Indoor Tennis

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The newly-renovated Wheaton Indoor Tennis facility features six indoor tennis courts with central air and heating, new lighting, a Party Room, and changing rooms with lockers and showers for patrons’ use.

Wheaton Indoor Tennis is open with the following precautions and practices:

Online reservations using QUICK RESERVE is available per normal policy, reservations will be available eight (8) days out, starting at midnight. 

  • All patrons are required to wear a face covering at all times in the facility- including while actively engaged in play on the courts.  They must remain in place and cover both the nose and mouth to be considered effective.
  • We encourage patrons to stay home if they are not feeling well.
  • Patrons will wait until 5 minutes prior to their scheduled court time to enter the facility and proceed to check-in following social distancing markers.
  • Weather permitting, the front door used to enter the facility will be propped open to limit the need to touch door handles. Exit doors have push bars so patrons can exit hands-free.
  • One way traffic flow – Patrons will exit the facility through the side doors of the bubble during the daylight hours. After dark, Patrons will exit the facility through the party room door off of Court 1.
  • We encourage patrons to make purchases/reservations using credit or debit cards and to make reservations by phone or the internet in advance.

 

 

 

 

 
  • Patrons will not be allowed to congregate in any area of the facility. Limited number of players per court.
  • Only one parent/guardian allowed with child at the facility but no congregating around courts/lobby (if child is in a lesson than the parent may bring their own chair or wait in their car).
  • Patrons are always to observe the CDC’s requirements for social distancing at all times.
  • Court benches will be wiped down with disinfectant regularly by staff. (Patrons can bring their own chair).
  • Use of loaner racquets is suspended until further notice.
  • Restroom usage will be limited on how many people can access at one time.
  • Showers and lockers will be closed until further notice.
  • Heightened cleaning procedures per CDC guidelines will be followed. Staff will clean and disinfect all surface areas every hour (counter tops, door handles, railings, computer screen, keyboard, credit card machine). The restroom will also be cleaned and disinfected at least every two hours.

 

 

 

 

At the conclusion of play, patrons should exit the facility promptly through the courtside doors without gathering and leave the property in a safe manner.

Group Lessons, Classes, and Camps | Hourly Court Rentals | Seasonal Court Contracts | Private Lessons | Rules & Regulations

Group Lesson Classes, Activities, and Camps

It’s Tennis Time in Montgomery Parks!

There’s a program that’s right for you at Wheaton Indoor Tennis! Senior or junior, experienced or beginner, if you want to learn tennis or improve your game, check out our tennis classes on www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. We offer several sessions of most classes on multiple days of the week to make it easy to find one that fits your schedule.  Classes typically meet once a week for six weeks throughout the year.

Current Schedule of Fall & Winter Classes:

(Updated September 8, 2020)

    • Fall Classes: Registration dates for Fall I are August 24, 2020 through September 9, 2020. Classes will be held September 11, 2020 through October 26, 2020 with the exception of September 18, 19, 27, and 28. Registration dates for Fall II are October 27, 2020 through November 2, 2020. Classes will be held November 4, 2020 through December 20, 2020 with the exception of November 25-29.
    • Winter Classes: Registration dates for Winter I are December 21, 2020 through January 4, 2021. Classes will be held January 6, 2021 through February 16, 2021. Registration dates for Winter II are February 17 – 24, 2021. Classes will be held February 26, 2021 through April 19, 2021 with the exception of March 26 – April 5.

 How to register for activities:

  1. Online
    During the online registration period, you may register 24 hours a day, seven days a week for all activities at www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org.  Be sure to filter your search by location: Wheaton Indoor Tennis.
  2. By Phone
    Call our front desk at 301-905-3030.
  3. In Person
    Stop by any Montgomery County Recreation location, or Montgomery Parks location offer­ing activities that require registration. Bring your completed registration form or fill one out on site.

Spot Time: Hourly Court Rentals

Hourly Spot Time may be booked up to 8 days in advance. You may reserve up to two hours of Spot time per day, either as two bookings of one hour each, or one booking totaling two hours.  All spot time reservations begin on the hour.  There is a four person maximum per court.  Cancellation Policy: No credit or refund will be given for reservations less than 24 hours prior to the Spot Time.  (Reservations may not be cancelled online. You must call the Tennis Center to cancel.)

Learn how to check court availability and book spot time online.

Wheaton Indoor Tennis
Fall 2020 Spot Time Fees

Fall hours:
Sunday to Thursday 9 am – 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 9 am – 6 pm
  Add the “SMASH” ball machine for $10 more per hour!
Monday – Friday Saturday – Sunday
9am-10am… $20/hr*

10am-2pm…$27/hr

2pm-4pm…$20/hr*

4pm-5pm…$27/hr

5pm-9pm…$37/hr

*Manager’s Special

 

 

 9am – 10pm… $37/hr

 

 Seasonal Court Contracts – Weekly Time Sold by Lottery 

Patrons who wish to purchase a weekly court contract at Wheaton Indoor Tennis do so through the annual Lottery.  The Lottery application period for the 2020-21 season has ended. Once the Lottery has been completed and court times assigned, anyone who wishes to purchase remaining available contract time may do so. The 32-week* season begins September 8, 2020 and ends April 19, 2021.  Hourly contract rates are listed below. Contact the Facility with questions.  *Some seasonal contracts are comprised of fewer weeks due to holiday schedules.

 

2020-21 Wheaton Indoor Tennis
SEASONAL CONTRACT COURT RATES
September 8, 2020 – April 19, 2021
Weekdays 
9am – 4pm $24/hour
5pm – 9pm $34/hour
Weekends
9am – 9pm

 

 Saturday

 

 $34/hour

 
9am – 9pm

 

 Sunday

 

 $34/hour

 

 

Private Lessons

Private lessons with accredited instructors employed by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission are available at Wheaton Indoor Tennis Center and may be booked directly with instructors.  Clients are responsible for court fees. Please contact the facility at WheatonIndoorTennis@MontgomeryParks.org or call 301-905-3030 for information.

Please note: Only instructors employed by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) may teach private and/or group lessons at Wheaton Indoor Tennis Center. Any member of the public is welcome to work with other direct family members at Wheaton Indoor Tennis Center.

Indoor Tennis Rules and Regulations

Patrons must adhere to the rules stated below for use of indoor tennis facilities, so that all may enjoy playing in a safe and friendly facility.

  1. Play at own risk.
  2. Only instructors employed by the M-NCPPC may teach private and/or group lessons at the facility. Any member of the public is welcome to work with other direct family members; however, players may not bring their own ball hoppers and/or ball machines onto the courts. There is a limit of 9 tennis balls (3 cans) per court.
  3. Conducting and/or soliciting of any business, trade, or occupation, including taking photographs and/or motion pictures for commercial use is prohibited unless authorized by a M-NCPPC permit. All permits are subject to change by M-NCPPC.
  4. The reservation holder may not sell or transfer reserved time, in part or in whole, to any other individual or group.
  5. Players may use only the courts assigned to them. Players are not permitted to go onto any court prior to their reserved time. Warming up on empty courts is prohibited.
  6. No more than four players are allowed on a court, unless they are part of an approved M-NCPPC program.
  7. The official facility clock will be used to determine court change over. An alert will sound on the hour to notify all players of court changes.
  8. All players must clean and vacate the courts as soon as their reserved time has ended. Any player remaining on the court past his/her reserved time will be charged for an additional hour.
  9. Please discard all trash and recyclable items in appropriate receptacles. Water is allowed on courts in plastic containers only. No other food or drink is allowed on courts, and glass containers are prohibited.
  10. All players must wear non-marking, light-soled tennis shoes and proper tennis attire.
  11. The deliberate hitting of balls at the ceiling, wall, curtains, light fixtures, and clocks is prohibited.
  12. The lobby, locker rooms and showers are only for the use of facility patrons.
  13. Players must be courteous to other players and to facility staff. Profanity is strictly prohibited.
  14. Unattended children are not permitted in the facility.
  15. M-NCPPC is not responsible for lost or unsecured items.
  16. The presence or consumption of alcoholic beverages on Park property is strictly prohibited.
  17. All vehicles must be parked only in designated parking spaces.
  18. The reservation holder understands they are responsible for adhering to all applicable Park Regulations while using the facility.
  19. Failure to comply with the conditions in this reservation may result in the immediate cancellation of the reservation, possible loss of reserved time and other fees paid, and may result in removal from the facility or being barred from future use of M-NCPPC tennis facilities.
Last Updated: November 27, 2020