The West Side Tennis Club

The club offers multiple court surfaces including immaculately maintained grass courts, slick clay courts with poor or no lighting at night, and indoor bubble courts for winter play. The overall court condition is generally praised as beautiful and classic.

The venue includes indoor courts (bubbles) that allow winter play, but outdoor clay courts reportedly have very poor or no lighting for evening tennis. The clubhouse has a historic, majestic vibe with photographs of tennis legends lining the walls and a classic, antique ambiance.

The club is members-only, and some reviews mention difficulty accessing merchandise without membership. Booking courts or lessons was criticized for unprofessionalism and lack of responsiveness from staff. No specific details on reservation system efficiency were noted.

Coaching programs exist, including group and kids’ lessons, but some players report serious dissatisfaction with the head coach Luke Jensen’s methods, favoritism among coaches toward certain junior players, and poor overall coaching quality. Others praise solid teaching pros.

Juniors play at the club and lessons are offered, but juniors are restricted from playing on grass courts. There are complaints regarding unfair placements in practices and favoritism, leading to frustration and some juniors quitting tennis.

The club atmosphere is described as historic and majestic, with a diverse membership providing varied hitting partners. However, the strict rules, club staff attitude, and some negative interactions with front desk and phone staff have led to perceptions of the club being unwelcoming and intimidating.

Multiple reviewers consider the club overpriced relative to what it offers, especially for tennis programs and juniors. Long-time members express disappointment with the evolving club culture and perceive a decline in value.