The 2021 tennis season runs from Sunday, April 25 through Sunday, October 24. Passes are on sale now, click the “Buy Pool & Tennis Pass” button below to purchase a pass. We are utilizing a reservation system for 2021. Guest pass holders can reserve a court by calling 614-583-5461.
The City of Upper Arlington owns and operates the Northam Park Tennis Courts. The facility features 12 Har-Tru clay courts that provide for a slower, more enjoyable game and help reduce player injury.
The City also operates nine Hard Surface Courts, at Fancyburg (four), Sunny 95 (one) and Thompson (four) parks. These courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are FREE for public use.
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Memberships and Admission
- Northam Tennis memberships may be purchased online at parks.uaoh.net or over the phone by calling the Northam Tennis office at 614-583-5461 or in person at the Northam Tennis Courts
- Northam tennis will operate as a cash free facility
- Daily passes will only be sold online (limit 4 per season)
- Northam Tennis Courts are closed on Sunday, July 4 until Monday, July 5, 1 pm for the Fourth of July Fireworks and cleanup
Reservations
| Mon-Fri Courts 1-6 | Mon-Fri Courts 7-12 | Sat Courts 1-6 | Sat Courts 7-12 | Sun Courts 1-6 | Sun Courts 7-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY SEASON 4/25-5/7 | |||||
| AM: 8, 9:30, 11 | AM: 8:10, 9:40, 11;10 | AM: 8, 9:30, 11 | AM: 8:10, 9:40, 11;10 | AM: 8, 9:30, 11 | AM: 8:10, 9:40, 11;10 |
| PM: 4, 5:30, 7 | PM: 4:10, 5:34, 7:10 | PM: 12:30, 2, 3:30, 5 | PM: 12:40, 2:10, 3:40, 5:10 | PM: 12:30, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30 | PM: 12:40, 2:10, 3:40, 5:10, 6:40 |
| REGULAR SEASON 5/8-9/6 | |||||
| AM: 7, 8:30, 10, 11:30 | AM: 7:10, 8:40, 10:10, 11:40 | AM: 7, 8:30, 10, 11:30 | AM: 7:10, 8:40, 10:10, 11:40 | AM: 8, 9:30, 11 | AM: 8:10, 9:40, 11;10 |
| PM: 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7 | PM: 1:10, 2:40, 4:10, 5:40, 7:10 | PM: 1, 2:30, 4 | PM: 1:10, 2:40, 4:10 | PM: 12:30, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30 | PM: 12:40, 2:10, 3:40, 5:10, 6:40 |
| LATE SEASON 9/7-10/24 | |||||
| AM: 8, 9:30, 11 | AM: 8:30, 10, 11;30 | AM: 8, 9:30, 11 | AM: 8:10, 9:40, 11;10 | AM: 8, 9:30, 11 | AM: 8:10, 9:40, 11;10 |
| PM: 4, 5:30, 7 | PM: 4:10, 5:34, 7:10 | PM: 12:30, 2, 3:30, 5 | PM: 12:40, 2:10, 3:40, 5:10 | PM: 12:30, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:30 | PM: 12:40, 2:10, 3:40, 5:10, 6:40 |
- Patrons must reserve court time for designated 90 minute time blocks
- Reservations made online at parks.uaoh.net under facility reservations, over the phone by calling the Northam Tennis office at 614-583-5461 or in person at the Northam Tennis Courts
- Maximum of 1 reservation per person per day
- Reservations available 7 days in advance and open at noon
- Daily admission players must call the Northam Tennis office at 614-583-5461 to make a reservation, these reservations can be up to 7 days in advance
- Patrons will be asked COVID-19 health screening questions in reservation process to remind players not to play when experiencing any symptoms or having potential exposure
- Patrons shall communicate the necessary information with those in your reservation group regarding protocols related to participation
- Patrons must end play and exit court when time block period expires
- Stay home if you are sick or do not feel well
2021 SEASON PASS DETAILS
| AQUATICS | TENNIS | COMBINED | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENT FEES | |||
| Individual Pass | $127 | $270 | $317 |
| Family of 2 | $182 | $360 | $432 |
| Family of 3 | $242 | $480 | $575 |
| Family of 4 | $286 | $540 | $656 |
| Add-on 5+ | $33 | $42 | $40 |
| Senior Individual | $105 | $240 | $271 |
| Senior Couple | $149 | $300 | $351 |
| Junior | $70 | ||
| Residents must live or work in Upper Arlington. Please provide a copy of a utility bill, lease, deed, pay stub or Tax record to the main office at 3600 Tremont Road. Family = A maximum of two adults and/or their dependent children. All pass holders must live at the same address. | |||
| NON-RESIDENT FEES | |||
| Individual Pass | $193 | $408 | $478 |
| Family of 2 | $275 | $540 | $650 |
| Family of 3 | $363 | $720 | $857 |
| Family of 4 | $407 | $810 | $961 |
| Add-on 5+ | $50 | $60 | $58 |
| Senior Individual | $160 | $360 | $409 |
| Senior Couple | $215 | $450 | $530 |
| Junior | $105 | ||
| Family = A maximum of two adults and/or their dependent children. All pass holders must live at the same address. | |||
| * Child Caregiver is an individual employed by the family to provide extended childcare to the family's child or children. Limit one child caregiver pass per family. Family must verify employment with Parks & Recreation Department. | |||
DAILY RATE DETAILS
| DEVON POOL | REED ROAD WATER PARK | TREMONT POOL | NORTHAM TENNIS COURTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAILY ADMISSION | ||||
| Daily | $7 | $10 | $10 | $10* |
| Evenings-after 7 pm | $3 | $5 | $5 | NA |
| 2 Years & Under | Free | Free | Free | NA |
| Note: Daily admission fees may not be applied to the cost of a season pass. *Guests are limited to four(4) visits per individual per year. All facilities are cash-free. All pass and daily fees must be paid by credit card (Visa, Master Card and Discover Card). If you wish to use cash or check to purchase your passes, please visit the Municipal Services Center. Children two and under are free, and do not require a pass or daily admission. |
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Arrival to the facility
- Patrons shall arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before their scheduled court time; please wait in your car or away from the courts if you arrive early If you arrive early, you will not be permitted to enter. At completion of play, patrons should exit the facility immediately
- Wear a mask or face covering when interacting in close proximity to other players or when entering or exiting the facility and buildings
- All patrons must adhere to six-foot physical distancing while at the facility
- Do not gather in groups
- Follow instructions and signs when checking in
- Wait until called to the Tennis office to check in and wait until told you can proceed to court
- Guests must arrive in playing attire (changing facilities not available)
- Staff will monitor patrons to ensure guidelines are being maintained
- Guests reminded to wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after play
Play
- Follow USTA Player Tips and Guidelines to prevent spread of COVID
- Use social distancing and maintain at least six-feet between individuals in all areas
- Only use the court that has been assigned to you
- Refrain from touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Players should sanitize hands after serving
- Only touch your own equipment
- Clean and sanitize your equipment at the end of use
- Keep any food and drink in your assigned area
- Do not gather in groups
- Leave as soon as you have finished play
Programs
Junior Tennis Open House
2-4 pm, Saturday, May 15 | Juniors 18 yrs & under Join us for an afternoon of free tennis play and a chance to meet with our tennis pros, staff and members.
Doubles Fun Nights
5-9pm, last Friday’s | Free for members & $5 for guests Enjoy an evening of mixed, men’s or women’s doubles play. Sign up at the courts.
- May 28
- June 25
- July 30
- August 27
Member & Guest Nights
5-8 pm, 2nd Saturdays
Members—invite a guest for an evening of free play
- June 12
- July 10
- August 14
- September 11
League Play
- Northam Tennis will participate in the GCTA league play in 2021
- Contact GCTA chairs, Nancy Lucas at [email protected] or Fred Duy at [email protected] to join a GCTA team
- Match pairings and court assignments to be established and communicated in advance of arrival
- Players are required to check in at the office and report to their court when directed
Private and Group Lessons
- Schedule
- Clinics begin June 7
- Lessons begin June 7
- Register at parks.uaoh.net
- Implemented with social distancing practices. Limited to small groups. Instructor and Participants should keep social distance (6 feet)
- Teaching professionals will be assigned specific courts, dates, times
- Participants should only touch their equipment
- Encourage use of racquet/foot to move balls back to the instructor/participants o For serving practice, participants must use their own balls
Court Amenities
- Benches will be available
- Tables will be closed
- Drinking Fountains closed, must bring your own drink
- Only employees and tennis professionals can place item on bulletin boards
- Kitchen area will not be available to players
- Guests are encouraged to use restroom facilities at home
- Restrooms will be open for use, lockers will not be available
Personal Items
- Players are encouraged to only bring a small bag with necessary items and place near them by the court
- Beverages brought in from outside must be non-alcoholic and in non-glass containers. Beverages must be kept in your own space
Confirmed Cases– Mandatory
- Immediately isolate and seek medical care for any individual who develops symptoms.
- Contact the local health district about suspected cases or exposure.
- Organizer must maintain a complete list of coaches, players, and employees present at each event to include the date, beginning and ending time of the event, plus name, address, and phone contact to be made available upon request from local health district.
Confirmed Cases- Recommended Best Practices
- Work with local health department to identify potentially infected or exposed individuals to help facilitate effective contact tracing/ notifications.
- Once testing is readily available, test all suspected infections or exposures.
- Following testing, contact local health department to initiate appropriate care and tracing.
- Daily/guest passes will only be sold online (limit 4 per season)
- Guest pass holders can reserve a court by calling 614-583-5461
- To cancel a reservation, please email [email protected] or call 614-583-5461
Private and Group Lessons
- Schedule
- Junior lessons begin June 7
- Competition Development Group begins June 7
- Adult instruction begins June 7
- Register at parks.uaoh.net
- Implemented with social distancing practices. Limited to small groups. Instructor and Participants should keep social distance (6 feet)
- Teaching professionals will be assigned specific courts, dates, times
- Participants should only touch their equipment
- Encourage use of racquet/foot to move balls back to the instructor/participants o For serving practice, participants must use their own balls
Northam Tennis will participate in GCTA league play in 2021.
Greater Columbus Tennis Association (GCTA)
Northam Park Tennis is a member of the Greater Columbus Tennis Association. A Northam Park Tennis membership pass is required for all GCTA team members. The membership must be purchased before the start of team practice. Playing a GCTA match without a Northam Park Tennis membership pass will result in forfeiture of the match.
GCTA Women’s Team Chair: Nancy Lucas, 614-403-1424 or [email protected]
GCTA Men’s Team Chair: Fred Duy, 614-519-9250 or [email protected]
Fancyburg Tennis Courts Notice
May 21, 2021
Please be advised that Fancyburg Park will be limited to the following schedule (subject to some minor adjustments):
- Mondays
- 9-11 am, May-October
- 6-8 pm, May-August
- 5-7 pm, September-October
- Tuesdays
- 6-8 pm, May-August
- 5-7 pm, September-October
- Thursdays
- 6-8 pm, May-August
- 5-7 pm, September-October
- Sundays
- 8:30-11:30 am, May-October
- 6-8 pm, May-August
- 5-7 pm, September-October
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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