U.S. Tennis Association Provides Free Tennis Lessons at Eight County Parks on July 22

For the third year in a row, the U.S. Tennis Association Eastern (USTA) section will bring its innovative and free “QuickStart” children’s instructional program to tennis courts at eight Nassau County parks, announced Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano. The program will take place on Thursday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain date: July 23).

The program for children ages 4 to 12 is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Professional Tennis Association Eastern (USPTA). Balls, racquets, nets and other materials will be provided to participants.

QuickStart is designed to introduce youngsters to the sport by utilizing equipment, court dimensions and scoring that is tailored to their age and size. USTA describes the program as “one of the most significant moves ever to introduce tennis to youth.” At each park, there will be one pro from USPTA and one staffer from USTA, together with volunteers.

The parks taking part in the program include: Cantiague (571-7056); Centennial (571-8695); Christopher Morley (571-8113); Cow Meadow (571-8685); Eisenhower (572-0348); Nickerson Beach (571-7700); North Woodmere (571-7801); and Wantagh (571-7460). At Nickerson Beach Park, there is a parking fee of $8 (residents with Leisure Pass) or $30 (for those with no Leisure Pass).