About this Event
PARC Tennis Clinic - Season 2
Presented by People’s Art and Recreation Center (PARC) + Breakpoint Tennis Academy
Join PARC and Breakpoint Tennis Academy for Season 2 of free monthly community tennis and neighborhood recreation programming at Benton Park.
PARC Tennis Clinics are designed to bring families, neighbors, beginners, and local creatives together for an accessible environment where art, recreation, movement, wellness, and community connection come together.
Whether you’re picking up a racket for the first time, bringing the family, joining neighbors for a morning in the park, or simply looking to spend time outdoors, this program is designed for all ages and experience levels.
The day begins first thing with a light cleanup around Benton Park tennis courts and surrounding area, that leads into a community warm-up featuring stretching, casual strolling, walking, light jogging, complimentary donuts and water before transitioning into beginner-friendly tennis clinics.
RSVP is encouraged for participation in scheduled tennis clinics.
No prior tennis experience is necessary.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Benton Park Community Cleanup (Volunteers Welcome), Community Warmup & Donuts
Info: Start the morning with a relaxed community gathering before clinics begin. Participants are invited to join us in a light cleanup around the tennis courts, followed by complimentary donuts and water. Enjoy a designated pathway throughout Benton Park for casual strolling, walking and light jogging , along with beginner-friendly warm-up and stretching activities designed to prepare participants for the day's tennis clinics. Additional activities available onsite: Community art station, gathering and social time.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Parents + Kids Tennis Clinic
Info: A fun, beginner-friendly clinic led in partnership with Breakpoint Tennis Academy designed for parents and youth to learn, rally, and play together.
Beginner-friendly, no experience required. Equipment provided during clinic hours.
Capacity is limited. Advance RSVP is encouraged.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Adult Beginners Tennis Clinic
Info: A beginner-friendly clinic led in partnership with Breakpoint Tennis Academy for adults looking to learn the basics or sharpen their skills in a fun, low-pressure environment. Participants will learn tennis fundamentals, build confidence, and practice with guidance from experienced instructors in a welcoming setting.
No prior experience is necessary, and equipment will be provided during clinic hours. Participants are encouraged to arrive 10–15 minutes before their session to stretch, warm up, and get settled before the clinic begins.
Capacity is limited. Advance RSVP is encouraged, though a limited number of walk-up spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event venue & nearby stays
Benton Park, 3122-3180 S Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis, United States
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