Chautauqua Tennis Center
Hours through Saturday, June 21
Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hours starting Sunday, June 22
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tennis has a long and rich tradition at Chautauqua. Originally introduced by co-founder Bishop John Vincent in 1878, the first lawn tennis court was set up along Chautauqua’s lakefront.
The Chautauqua Tennis Center is located directly behind the Turner Community Center on Route 394 and boasts eight state-of-the-art, fast-dry courts. Using the patented “Hydro-Grid” system, a sub-surface irrigation system keeps the clay-like playing surface uniformly moist. The result is a court that is consistent, gives a true bounce, is gentle on the feet and legs of players, and also drains exceptionally well, allowing for a quick return to play even after heavy rain. Two of the courts are illuminated for night play.
Registration information: 716.357.6276
Contact Information
Tennis Center
James Getty
Tennis Center Director
716.357.6276
tennis@chq.org
2025 Membership
Member benefits include no daily court fees, reduced rates for lessons and tournaments, complimentary use of ball machine and discounts on selected merchandise. Full playing season is from late May to late September.
| Membership Types | Tennis | Pickleball | Combo |
| Individual Season | $470 | $335 | $715 |
| Couple Season | $750 | $530 | $1,150 |
| Junior Season | $280 | $200 | $430 |
| Individual Week | $72 | $42 | $103 |
| Couple Week | $107 | $75 | $160 |
| Junior Week | $47 | $32 | $70 |
Non-Member Fees
| Open Pickleball | $10 |
| Tennis per hour, per court | $32 |
Pro Shop
Racquet-stringing may be arranged, and balls, grips, water and Gatorade are available for sale. We are a distributor of HEAD tennis products.
Instruction
Contact the pro shop to arrange private lessons, small group clinics, and other forms of semi-private instruction. For fees, schedule details and questions, contact the pro shop.
If you’re looking for a playing partner during reserved tennis or pickleball court hours, Tennis staff can usually assist with arranging matches. Beginning Memorial Day, guests may contact the Tennis staff with questions or match requests by emailing tennis@chq.org.
Pickleball
The Pickleball courts located at the Chautauqua Tennis Center next to the Turner Community Center are open until late September.
Open (Pick-Up) Pickleball: During Chautauqua’s summer assembly season, open (pick-up) pickleball is Monday through Friday from 8–10:30 a.m. and 5–7:30 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 8–10:30 a.m. only. Please note that weekday morning sessions are often very popular, and at times, attendance can be high enough that some players choose not to participate due to wait times.
Quiet times: While the courts open as early as 7 a.m., Monday–Friday 7–8 a.m. and Saturday & Sunday 7–9 a.m. are quiet times when players must use specially designed paddles and balls that are made specifically for quiet play.
For more information regarding pickleball and tennis, please contact the Chautauqua Tennis Center at (716) 357-6276 or via email at tennis@chq.org.
Please complete the form below if you are interested in being contacted about playing pickleball at Chautauqua this summer.