The Ultimate Guide to Tennis in Markham
Seven of Markham's 15 locations are member clubs, including the larger facilities like Unionville Tennis Club and Markham Tennis Club. Ten sites have lights, which opens up evening slots, and four offer indoor courts - Highgate Tennis Club, Mayfair Parkway, Angus Glen Indoor Tennis Facility and Mayfair East - so year-round play is possible if you book ahead.
The trade-off is public access. Just seven locations are free, and none have a practice wall. Most of the city's 58 courts sit behind club fences, so expect to pay for court time or join a membership program.
Getting Started with Tennis in Markham
If you're new to tennis or getting back into it, the barrier in Markham is low. The outdoor season runs spring to fall, and 7 of the 15 locations here are free to walk on, so all you really need is a racket and a few balls.
🎾 Quick Tips for New Players
- Best time to play: Late spring through early fall, ideally mid-mornings or early evenings
- Evening play: 10 locations have lights, so check those first once the days shorten
- Solo practice: there are no public practice walls here, so line up a partner in advance
- What to wear: Athletic clothes and non-marking tennis shoes (required on most public courts)
- What to bring: Your own racket and balls - most locations don't offer rentals
- Court etiquette: Follow the 30-minute rule when courts are busy, and rotate in if others are waiting
Where to Play in Markham
The court finder maps every location in Markham - filter by lights for evening play, a backboard for solo practice, or indoor for the rainy months. You can also search by address to find the closest courts.
🎾 Open the Markham court finder15 courtsInside the finder: 4 indoor courts · 10 courts + lights · 7 tennis clubs.
Tennis Lessons in Markham
We list 8 coaches and programs in Markham, covering everything from first-timer group classes to high-performance private sessions. The indoor centres run structured adult programs through the winter, so coaching does not stop with the outdoor season.
Group classes here run $20-$40 per session; private lessons land between $50-$100 per hour, depending on the coach's certification. Prices come from the providers we list and are approximate - confirm before you book.
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Starting out, any racket will do - but once you're playing weekly, a proper fit and fresh strings make a real difference. Non-marking shoes are required on most public courts, so make those your first upgrade. We list 7 shops in Markham for stringing, demos and restocking on balls and grips.
Where to shop in Markham
RacquetGuys
7400 Victoria Park Ave (Milliken/Buttonville area)
Rackets, stringing, shoes, apparel - tennis/badminton/squash/pickleball
Visit site ↗JJ Sports Specialist - Badminton & Tennis Pro Shop
Ferrier St (near Steeles/Woodbine)
Rackets, pro stringing, shoes & apparel
JJ Sports Specialist – Badminton & Tennis Pro Shop
398 Ferrier St (Milliken)
Rackets, strings, shoes, clothing; pro tennis & badminton stringing
Visit site ↗Markham Restring Studio
Markham (multiple pickup/drop-off points)
Tennis & badminton stringing, same-day service
Visit site ↗Tennisology
Serves Markham (GTA North)
Tennis/badminton rackets & racquet stringing service
Visit site ↗MaxSports Stringing Service
Markham (mobile/home service)
Badminton & tennis racquet restringing
Visit site ↗FAQ
Are public courts in Markham free?+
Yes - 7 of the 15 locations we list in Markham are free to play, and they are first-come, first-served. The rest are clubs or pay-to-play centres. Every court profile shows the fee and booking rules.
Do I need to book a court in Markham?+
Not for most. 8 of the 15 locations here require booking, typically the indoor centres and clubs. The rest you can simply turn up to, and each profile links out to the booking page where one exists.
Where can I play indoors in Markham?+
There are 4 locations with indoor courts in Markham, including Angus Glen Indoor Tennis Facility, Mayfair Parkway and Mayfair East. Indoor time books up quickly in the off-season, so reserve ahead.
How do I find people to play with in Markham?+
Community clubs and group lessons are the fastest route - Markham has 7 clubs including Unionville Tennis Club and Markham Tennis Club. Busy public courts also tend to run informal rotations where singles can join in.