Tennis Clubs in West Lafayette & Lafayette (Tippecanoe County / Purdue University)

Tennis in Tippecanoe County benefits from a strong mix of collegiate tennis, community play, junior development, and organized local programming. The twin cities of West Lafayette and Lafayette, connected by the Wabash River, offer players access to university facilities, private clubs, school courts, and public parks throughout the area.

At the center of the region’s tennis identity is Purdue University and the Schwartz Tennis Center, home to Purdue’s NCAA Division I Big Ten tennis programs. The facility is one of the area’s leading tennis venues and helps support both collegiate competition and broader community participation through structured access and programming.

Beyond Purdue, the Greater Lafayette area supports a year-round tennis ecosystem through local organizations, high school programs, community courts, and club-based programming. Players can participate in tournaments, doubles leagues, match play, summer camps, clinics, and private lessons, making the area active for juniors, adults, and competitive players alike.

Notable Tennis Facilities in Greater Lafayette

Armstrong Park Tennis Courts Map

Armstrong Park Tennis Courts

4 courts, public facility, local play, beginner lessons and community leagues

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(765) 807-1500

Lafayette IN 47905

Cumberland Park Tennis Courts Map

Cumberland Park Tennis Courts

4 courts, public courts, lessons, junior programs and leagues

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(765) 775-5110

West Lafayette IN 47906

Happy Hollow Park Tennis Courts Map

Happy Hollow Park Tennis Courts

4 courts, public courts, junior programs and play

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(765) 775-5110

West Lafayette IN 47906

Jefferson High School Tennis Courts Map

Jefferson High School Tennis Courts

6 courts, school program, junior development

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(765) 772-4700

Lafayette IN 47905

Lafayette Tennis Center (McCaw Park) Map

Lafayette Tennis Center (McCaw Park)

8 courts, public facility, lessons, junior programs and leagues

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(765) 807-1500

Lafayette IN 47905

McCutcheon High School Tennis Courts Map

McCutcheon High School Tennis Courts

6 courts, school program, junior development

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(765) 474-1488

Lafayette IN 47905

Purdue Outdoor Tennis Courts (Stadium Avenue Complex) Map

Purdue Outdoor Tennis Courts (Stadium Avenue Complex)

12 courts, collegiate matches, camps and public play

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(765) 494-3737

West Lafayette IN 47907

Riverside Skating Center & Tennis Courts Map

Riverside Skating Center & Tennis Courts

6 courts, public facility, beginner lessons and leagues

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(765) 807-1500

Lafayette IN 47904

Schwartz Tennis Center (Purdue University) Map

Schwartz Tennis Center (Purdue University)

6 indoor courts, college facility, camps and junior training

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(765) 494-3737

West Lafayette IN 47907

West Lafayette High School Tennis Courts Map

West Lafayette High School Tennis Courts

6 courts, school coaching staff, junior play

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(765) 772-5090

West Lafayette IN 47906

Tennis Circuits® is Available to Indiana Clubs & Organizers

Tennis Circuits® helps clubs, teaching professionals, and organizers run the events players are looking for, including tournaments, leagues, clinics, camps, and match play. It is designed to make organized tennis easier to launch, promote, and manage.

In addition to event management tools, clubs can receive Tennis Circuits® Club Edition at no cost. Club Edition provides a centralized place to showcase events, rankings, activity, club updates, and more, helping create a more connected tennis community.

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Tournaments

Singles and doubles events for all levels

Doubles Leagues

Flexible club and community formats

Clinics

Group training for juniors and adults

Match Play

Structured singles and doubles competition

Camps

Seasonal junior and holiday programming

JTT

Team-based junior competition

Lessons

Private and semi-private instruction

Leagues

Club, social, and community leagues

Tennis Circuits® Club Edition

A centralized club page for events, rankings, activity, and programming.

Competitive Tennis in Greater Lafayette

Organized tennis in the Greater Lafayette area includes adult leagues, junior tournaments, team play, and community-based programming. The local tennis environment is supported by schools, clubs, facilities, and community organizations that help create year-round opportunities for competition and development.

The Greater Lafayette Tennis Association serves as the area’s USTA-affiliated community tennis organization and helps support local tennis participation through leagues, events, and junior development. Combined with Purdue’s presence and a strong base of public and private playing venues, the region offers a solid foundation for both recreational and competitive players.

Tennis players and organizers can also use Tennis Circuits® to discover and manage local doubles leagues, match play, and other organized tennis events.

High School Tennis in the Lafayette Area

High school tennis plays an important role in the Greater Lafayette tennis landscape. In Indiana, boys tennis is played in the fall and girls tennis in the spring under the IHSAA single-class state tournament format. The region includes several established programs that contribute to the local tennis pipeline and help introduce players to competitive match play.

  • West Lafayette High School -- One of the area’s best-known programs and a consistent contributor to the region’s competitive tennis culture.
  • Harrison High School -- A key public-school tennis program serving the West Lafayette area.
  • Lafayette Jefferson High School -- A major local high school program in Lafayette.
  • McCutcheon High School -- Part of the region’s broader competitive high school tennis environment.
  • Lafayette Central Catholic -- A smaller school that contributes to the area’s tennis depth.
  • Nearby Regional Programs -- Additional schools in surrounding communities also feed into the broader competitive tennis scene in and around Tippecanoe County.

Governing Body:   IHSAA Tennis -- boys tennis in the fall and girls tennis in the spring.

Purdue Boilermakers Tennis at the Schwartz Tennis Center

Purdue University is the leading collegiate tennis presence in West Lafayette. Both the men’s and women’s programs compete in the Big Ten Conference and play home matches at the Schwartz Tennis Center.

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Purdue University

Big Ten

NCAA Division I, Big Ten Conference. Both men’s and women’s tennis programs represent Purdue University, with home competition based at the Schwartz Tennis Center in West Lafayette.

Purdue’s presence helps shape the local tennis environment by contributing to visibility, player development, and year-round interest in organized tennis throughout the area.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis in Lafayette & West Lafayette

Where can I play tennis in Lafayette and West Lafayette? +
Players in Greater Lafayette can find tennis through Purdue University facilities, private clubs, local school courts, and public parks throughout the area. Together, these venues support both recreational and organized tennis participation across West Lafayette and Lafayette.
What is the Schwartz Tennis Center? +
The Schwartz Tennis Center is Purdue University’s primary tennis facility in West Lafayette. It serves as the home for Purdue tennis and is one of the area’s most important venues for collegiate and organized tennis activity.
Does Purdue University have tennis programs? +
Yes. Purdue sponsors both men’s and women’s tennis programs at the NCAA Division I level in the Big Ten Conference, with home play centered at the Schwartz Tennis Center.
What is the Greater Lafayette Tennis Association? +
The Greater Lafayette Tennis Association is the local USTA-affiliated community tennis organization serving the area. It helps support leagues, events, junior development, and general tennis participation in Greater Lafayette.
Which high school tennis programs are strongest in the area? +
The area includes several established high school tennis programs, including West Lafayette, Harrison, Lafayette Jefferson, McCutcheon, and Lafayette Central Catholic. Together they contribute to the region’s overall tennis depth and player development.
Does the Lafayette area offer USTA leagues? +
Yes. The Greater Lafayette area supports organized adult and junior tennis opportunities through local community programming and USTA-connected activity, along with additional league and match play options offered through tennis platforms and local organizers.
Are the clubs listed affiliated with Tennis Circuits®? +
Some clubs and organizers in the area may use Tennis Circuits® to manage tournaments, doubles leagues, match play, camps, clinics, lessons, JTT, and leagues. Tennis Circuits® is an official USTA Connect Partner.