Overview
Bucks County Racquet Club is a free indoor and outdoor tennis club in Washington Crossing, New York, located at 1150 Lord Sterling Rd. Bucks County Racquet Club is a membership-based club. There are 11 courts. Courts are floodlit for evening play. Bucks County Racquet Club is one of 1 tennis venue in Washington Crossing — nearby options include Hopewell Tennis and Swim Center (9.6 km away) and Firefly Tennis Program (9.6 km away).
What players say Positive
Players say Bucks County Racquet Club is a welcoming and professionally managed tennis facility with indoor and outdoor courts that support year-round play. The club offers well-regarded lessons for all ages, multiple USTA teams, and social events, creating a friendly community atmosphere. While courts are generally clean and maintained, some players report occasional issues with outdoor court upkeep and sporadic staff attitude concerns.
The club has 6 indoor courts and 5 outdoor Har-Tru (clay) courts. Indoor courts are well maintained without leaks, while outdoor courts receive mixed reviews; some find them uneven, dry, and covered with leaves during events.
Courts are spacious and well lit for evening play. The facility includes a comfortable lobby/lounge area with good climate control—heated indoors for winter and air conditioned in summer—enhancing a welcoming tennis environment.
There is no membership fee, and players can participate in drop-in drills, round robins, and contract courts for regular matches. The response from management on booking/payment questions is prompt and polite, with generally smooth access, though some details differ by event type.
Excellent professional tennis pros offer lessons and drills for adults and children, including private and group coaching. Coaches are praised as professional and engaging, helping beginners and young players enjoy the sport.
The club provides children's lessons where kids are enthusiastic and well supported. Parents appreciate the comfortable observation areas and professional coaching tailored to young learners.
Multiple USTA teams are based at the club, including men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles teams. The club also hosts a travel league and contract court matches, fostering competitive play.
Players enjoy a friendly and social community with many lifetime friendships formed. The staff and clients are described as lovely and kind, though one review notes a negative interaction at the front desk.
Indoor courts and common areas are described as extremely clean, and locker rooms and lounges are well maintained. However, outdoor courts can occasionally have leaf debris and lack of pre-event preparation.
There is no membership fee, which many players find excellent value. Facility fees are considered worth the quality and social environment offered.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 8 AM–9 PM
- Friday 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Saturday 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Sunday 8 AM–5 PM
- Monday 8 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Programs
Adult USTA teams coached to District level; Junior USTA teams coached to Sectionals in multiple years (2003-2007); USTA Mixed Doubles winter league; Women's Buxmont Travel 'A' and 'B' teams with inter-club play; BCRC Men's 3.5 team in spring league; teams vary from 2.5 to 5.0 skill levels; rosters and schedules detailed.
Includes 10 & Under programs; coaching of regionally and nationally ranked juniors; Junior Tennis Director leadership from 2002-2009; junior USTA teams competing at Sectionals; private and semi-private junior lessons.
Daily clinics; personalized group lessons with typical 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio; semi-private lessons for up to 3 players; focus on stroke production, strategy, court etiquette, and live-ball feeds.
Social & Leagues
Leagues include USTA Mixed Doubles winter league, Women's Buxmont Travel 'A' and 'B' teams (Sept-April), mens singles in-house leagues (Fall, Winter/Spring), and weekly Friday night mixed doubles in-house sessions.
Sunday outdoor Round Robin tennis event for all skill levels promoting social play; facility event spaces include picnic tables, party tent, bar and lounge; events include birthday parties and fundraisers; contact provided for event hosting.