Overview
Packanack Lake Tennis Club is an outdoor tennis club in Wayne, New York, located at 9 Osborne Terrace in the Packanack Lake neighborhood. Packanack Lake Tennis Club is a membership-based club. There are 8 courts with a clay surface. Courts are floodlit for evening play. Packanack Lake Tennis Club is one of 4 tennis clubs (13 tennis venues in total) in Wayne — nearby options include Red Clay Tennis Courts (60 m away) and Wayne Indoor Tennis Club (1.8 km away).
What players say Positive
Players say Packanack Lake Tennis Club offers excellent clay courts with a welcoming community atmosphere ideal for all ages and skill levels. The facility is praised for its well-maintained courts, professional coaching, and scenic outdoor setting with lake views. Some members note occasional etiquette issues, but overall it is valued for its quality and friendly environment.
The club has 2-3 courts including clay, grass, and a practice court. The clay courts are highly regarded as the best in New Jersey and are maintained daily for excellent playing conditions.
The courts are outdoor with a beautiful lakeside setting and walking paths, contributing to a relaxing and community-driven vibe. There is no mention of court lighting for night play.
Players mention professional coaching and the presence of local ex-professional Alan who occasionally offers free lessons, enhancing the learning opportunities at the club.
The club atmosphere is described as friendly and welcoming for players of all ages, with a strong community feel. However, some concerns were raised about a member's poor etiquette affecting the experience.
The club is viewed as affordable with great value for the quality of clay courts and available coaching.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 7 AM–10:30 PM
- Friday 7 AM–10:30 PM
- Saturday 7 AM–10:30 PM
- Sunday 7 AM–10:30 PM
- Monday 7 AM–10:30 PM
- Tuesday 7 AM–10:30 PM
- Wednesday 7 AM–10:30 PM
Programs
Junior and youth programs include tournaments and scheduled team matches from May 2 to June 20; no explicit mention of adult competitive teams or league details.
Expanded clinics with 8 classes per session; Teen Academy Tues/Thurs 5-7PM with 16 two-hour sessions at $700; Tykes program for 4-5 years olds with 8 sessions at $100; Teen Beginner/Intermediate 8 sessions at $200; summer camps and round robins offered; clinics for ages 4-5, 6-9, 10-12, and teens scheduled on various days.
Evening clinics twice weekly hosted by Head Pro focused on drills and play; Women's Drill & Play clinics Monday (technique) and Wednesday (play strategy) evenings; youth clinics and summer camps; group lessons with sessions of 8 classes, multiple age-specific groups, offered in spring and summer.
Coaching Staff 1 instructors
Social & Leagues
Annual Open House in May; 6th Annual Summer Slam in August; Tennis Under The Stars tournaments in August and September; Red Clay Invitational doubles tournament in May; Summer Round Robins begin June with socializing on deck including snacks and beverages; weekly round robin events on Monday mornings; pick up doubles on weekends; friendly matches and sunset socializing on clubhouse deck; no explicit details on food or drinks frequency.