The Ultimate Guide to Tennis in Winnipeg
Eight of Winnipeg's 13 locations are member clubs, including the 16-court Taylor Tennis Club and the 11-court Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club. The city has 70 courts in total, but only five locations are free to play. Nine sites have lights, which helps extend the outdoor season into the evenings.
Three clubs offer indoor courts: Shamrock Park, Taylor Tennis Club and Winnipeg Winter Club. During Manitoba's long winter, those facilities handle demand for the entire city, so expect competition for court time and early booking windows from October through April.
Getting Started with Tennis in Winnipeg
If you're new to tennis or getting back into it, the barrier in Winnipeg is low. The outdoor season runs spring to fall, and 5 of the 13 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: 9 locations have lights, so check those first once the days shorten
- Solo practice: 3 locations have a practice wall if you cannot find a partner
- 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 Winnipeg
The court finder maps every location in Winnipeg - 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 Winnipeg court finder13 courtsInside the finder: 3 indoor courts · 9 courts + lights · 3 courts + backboard · 8 tennis clubs.
Tennis Lessons in Winnipeg
We list 6 coaches and programs in Winnipeg, 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 $15-$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 Winnipeg for stringing, demos and restocking on balls and grips.
Where to shop in Winnipeg
Racquets Pro Shop & Stringing Centre
Fort Garry (Pembina Hwy)
Stringing, rackets, court shoes, apparel (tennis/badminton/squash)
Visit site ↗Courtside Racquets
Riverview (Winnipeg Winter Club, 200 River Ave)
Rackets, stringing, tennis shoes, apparel
Visit site ↗Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club Pro Shop
River Heights
Wilson rackets/strings, stringing service
Visit site ↗Pembina Source for Sports
Fort Garry (2077 Pembina Hwy)
Tennis rackets, shoes, gear, stringing
Visit site ↗FAQ
Are public courts in Winnipeg free?+
Yes - 5 of the 13 locations we list in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg?+
Not for most. 8 of the 13 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 Winnipeg?+
There are 3 locations with indoor courts in Winnipeg, including Shamrock Park, Taylor Tennis Club and Winnipeg Winter Club. Indoor time books up quickly in the off-season, so reserve ahead.
How do I find people to play with in Winnipeg?+
Community clubs and group lessons are the fastest route - Winnipeg has 8 clubs including Tuxedo Tennis Club and Kildonan Tennis Club. Busy public courts also tend to run informal rotations where singles can join in.