Tennis Clubs in Newark & Essex County

Newark and Essex County pair big-city public tennis with a strong network of suburban clubs and high school programs, all within minutes of New York. In Newark, the Althea Gibson Tennis Center in the Olmsted-designed Branch Brook Park and the courts at Weequahic Park anchor public play, while the Oranges, Montclair, Bloomfield, and the western Essex towns of Millburn, Livingston, and the Caldwells add a deep base of club and scholastic tennis. The county is home to Division I tennis at Seton Hall and NJIT.

Essex County is part of the USTA Eastern New Jersey Region, which covers the nine northeastern New Jersey counties closest to New York City and shares the USTA Eastern section with New York. USTA League play, junior development, and tournaments run year-round, sustained through the winter by the area's indoor clubs.

Essex County tennis runs across distinct tiers: Division I tennis at Seton Hall (Big East) and NJIT (America East), Division III at Montclair State, a strong NJSIAA high school scene led by Millburn and Newark Academy, and a vibrant community-tennis movement centered on Branch Brook Park. Whether you are a junior just starting out, an adult league player, or a newcomer to the game, Essex County's tennis community is among the most active in the state.

Notable Tennis Facilities in Newark & Essex County

9 facilities in our directory across Newark and Essex County.

Althea Gibson Tennis Center

Newark Map Info

Althea Gibson Tennis Center

TBD
173-235 Heller Pkwy · Newark, NJ 07104

Berkeley Tennis Club

The Oranges Map Info

Berkeley Tennis Club

TBD
311 Tremont Pl · Orange, NJ 07050 berkeleytennis.com
973-676-4859

Essex County Country Club

The Oranges Map Info

Essex County Country Club

TBD
350 Mount Pleasant Ave · West Orange, NJ 07052 essexcountycc.com
973-731-1400

Fells Brook Club

Western Essex Map Info

Fells Brook Club

TBD
1 Fells Rd · Essex Fells, NJ 07021 fellsbrookclub.com
973-226-7850

Montclair Indoor Tennis Club

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Montclair Indoor Tennis Club

TBD
65 Glenridge Ave · Montclair, NJ 07042 montclairindoortennis.com
973-744-1000

Riverbank Park Tennis Courts

Newark Map Info

Riverbank Park Tennis Courts

TBD
Wilson Ave · Newark, NJ 07105

The Maplewood Club

The Oranges Map Info

The Maplewood Club

TBD
489 Ridgewood Rd · Maplewood, NJ 07040 maplewoodclub.com
973-762-2923

Tiger Racquet Club

Western Essex Map Info

Tiger Racquet Club

TBD
42 Fairfield Pl Suite 3 · West Caldwell, NJ 07006
973-575-1000

West Orange Tennis Club

The Oranges Map Info

West Orange Tennis Club

TBD
1448 Pleasant Valley Way · West Orange, NJ 07052 westorangetennisclub.com
973-731-1740

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Spotlight on the Newark & Essex County Tennis Community

Essex County's tennis community spans the full range of the game — from free youth programs on public park courts in Newark to private clubs and perennial high school powers in the suburbs. The county's Olmsted-designed parks give it a distinctive public-tennis tradition, while Seton Hall and NJIT bring Division I tennis to the area. As part of the USTA Eastern New Jersey Region, Essex County plays in the same section as New York, only minutes across the river. Many local players compete in tournaments and doubles leagues organized through Tennis Circuits®.

The Cornerstones of Newark & Essex County Tennis

Three pillars anchor the Essex County tennis landscape — its public-park tradition, its college and high school programs, and its place in USTA Eastern beside New York.

Public-Park Tennis sets Essex apart. Newark's Branch Brook Park is home to the Althea Gibson Tennis Center, and Weequahic Park adds more courts — both part of the county's Olmsted-designed parks system. Greater Newark Tennis & Education runs free youth tennis and academics at Branch Brook Park in partnership with Essex County and Seton Hall University.

College & High School Tennis gives the county competitive depth. Seton Hall (Big East) and NJIT (America East) field Division I tennis, Montclair State adds Division III, and high school powers like Millburn and Newark Academy compete for sectional, group, and county titles.

USTA Eastern Play connects Essex to the broader metro scene. As one of the nine counties in the USTA Eastern New Jersey Region, Essex shares its section with New York, with leagues, junior development, and tournaments running year-round.

Notable Tennis Programs, Figures and Facilities in Essex County

Essex County is home to Division I and Division III college programs, a landmark public tennis center, USTA Eastern play, and perennial high school powers.

Program / Figure / Facility
Affiliation
Level / Role
Highlight
Location
Seton Hall Pirates
NCAA Division I (Big East)
College
Essex County's Division I program in the Big East Conference
South Orange
NJIT Highlanders
NCAA Division I (America East)
College
Newark's Division I program in the America East Conference
Newark
Althea Gibson Tennis Center
Essex County Parks
Public Facility
Branch Brook Park tennis center named for the tennis pioneer who served Essex County
Newark (Branch Brook Park)
Millburn Millers
NJSIAA
High School
A perennial New Jersey high school tennis power with many group titles
Millburn
Newark Academy
NJSIAA Non-Public
High School
A non-public power that hosts the Newark Academy Invitational
Livingston
Greater Newark Tennis & Education
Community Nonprofit
Youth Development
Free youth tennis and academics at Branch Brook Park with Seton Hall & Essex County
Newark

High School Tennis in Newark & Essex County

High school tennis in Essex County is governed by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), with girls' tennis in the fall and boys' tennis in the spring. Essex schools also contest the long-running Essex County Tournament, while state group and individual championships are held at Mercer County Park. The programs below are among the area's notable names.

Program / Setting County / Body Notes

Millburn Millers

NJSIAA · Essex County
 NJSIAA (Essex) One of New Jersey's most successful high school tennis programs, with many group titles and Tournament of Champions success, based in Millburn/Short Hills.

Newark Academy

NJSIAA Non-Public · Livingston
 NJSIAA (Non-Public) A perennial non-public power in Livingston that hosts the well-known Newark Academy Invitational.

Essex County Tournament

County Championship · Essex
 Essex County The annual county championship that brings together public and private schools from across Essex County.

Montclair & The Oranges Programs

NJSIAA · Essex County
 NJSIAA (Essex) Public high schools across Montclair, the Oranges, and Bloomfield add depth to Essex County's high school tennis scene.

Collegiate Tennis Programs in Essex County

Essex County is home to two NCAA Division I programs plus Division III tennis, giving local players a range of college pathways close to home.

Program
Division & Conference
Location
Notes
Team Links
Seton Hall Pirates
NCAA Division I — Big East
South Orange
Essex County's Division I tennis program in the Big East Conference
NJIT Highlanders
NCAA Division I — America East
Newark
Newark's Division I tennis program in the America East Conference
Montclair State Red Hawks
NCAA Division III — NJAC
Montclair area
Division III tennis in the New Jersey Athletic Conference
Rutgers–Newark Scarlet Raiders
NCAA Division III
Newark
Division III athletics in the city of Newark

Together, these programs give Essex County a deep college-tennis presence, from Division I in the Big East and America East to Division III in the NJAC.

Tennis Across Newark & Essex County

Essex County's tennis community spreads from urban Newark to the western suburbs, each area with its own mix of courts, clubs, and programs.

  • Newark — Public park tennis at Branch Brook Park's Althea Gibson Tennis Center and Weequahic Park, plus NJIT Division I tennis and the GNTE youth program.
  • The Oranges & Maplewood — East Orange, the Oranges, and Maplewood, near Seton Hall University in South Orange.
  • Montclair Area — Montclair, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, and Nutley, with strong public courts and a lively club scene.
  • Western Essex — Millburn, Short Hills, Livingston, and the Caldwells, home to perennial high school powers and private clubs.
  • USTA Eastern — All of Essex County plays within the USTA Eastern New Jersey Region, alongside New York.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis in Newark & Essex County

Where can I play tennis in Newark & Essex County?

Newark and Essex County offer a wide mix of public park courts, private and indoor clubs, college facilities, and community tennis programs. In Newark, the Althea Gibson Tennis Center in Branch Brook Park and the courts at Weequahic Park anchor public play, while the Oranges, Montclair, and western Essex towns like Millburn and Livingston add club and high school tennis. Seton Hall University in South Orange and NJIT in Newark field college tennis.

Which USTA section covers Newark & Essex County?

Essex County is part of the USTA Eastern New Jersey Region, which covers the nine northeastern New Jersey counties closest to New York City and shares the USTA Eastern section with New York. Adult leagues, junior development, and tournaments run year-round through USTA Eastern.

Does Newark & Essex County have USTA leagues or junior tennis programs?

Yes. USTA Eastern's New Jersey Region runs adult leagues, junior development, USTA Junior Team Tennis, and tournaments across Essex County. Newark is also home to Greater Newark Tennis & Education, a nonprofit that provides free youth tennis and academics at the Althea Gibson Tennis Center in Branch Brook Park in partnership with Essex County and Seton Hall University. Clubs also organize doubles leagues, tournaments, and private lessons through Tennis Circuits®.

What colleges in Essex County have NCAA tennis programs?

Seton Hall University in South Orange competes in NCAA Division I in the Big East Conference. NJIT in Newark competes in Division I in the America East Conference. Montclair State University fields Division III tennis in the NJAC, and Rutgers–Newark also competes at the Division III level, giving Essex County college tennis pathways at multiple levels.

What makes Newark & Essex County tennis unique?

Essex County blends big-city public tennis with strong suburban club and high school programs, all within minutes of New York. The county's parks tradition is notable: tennis great Althea Gibson directed recreation for the Essex County Parks Commission and later lived in East Orange, and the Althea Gibson Tennis Center in Branch Brook Park carries her name. Add Division I programs at Seton Hall and NJIT and perennial high school powers like Millburn and Newark Academy, and Essex County is one of the most tennis-active counties in the state.

Are there indoor tennis facilities in Essex County?

Yes. Indoor tennis clubs and racquet centers operate across Essex County and the surrounding towns, keeping junior academies, adult leagues, lessons, and tournaments active year-round alongside the county's public park courts. Tennis Circuits® Summer Camps and Clinics are also available through tenniscircuits.com.

What is Essex County's tennis history?

Essex County has a deep public-park tennis tradition rooted in its Olmsted-designed parks, including Branch Brook Park and Weequahic Park in Newark. The county also has a meaningful connection to tennis pioneer Althea Gibson, who directed women's sports and recreation for the Essex County Parks Commission, became New Jersey's first female Commissioner of Athletics in 1976, and lived her later years in East Orange. High school tennis has long thrived through programs like Millburn and Newark Academy and the Essex County Tournament.

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