PLATFORM TENNIS
Platform tennis is the only racquet sport that
players can enjoy outdoors in any climate.
This fun and social game can be played at
any time, day or night. You don’t need to
have prior knowledge of the game as it’s easy
to learn. The game is primarily played in the
winter and is geared toward 4 players.
LEARNING
THE GAME
The Glen Ellyn Park District offers adult
and junior lessons for beginning through
advanced and travel players. Whether you’re
looking to learn the game or enhance your
skills, our Platform Tennis Professional
can help with both. For more information
regarding lessons and leagues, please visit our
website at www.gepark.org/platform.
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THE COURTS
The Glen Ellyn Platform Tennis Facility is a
year-round public facility featuring:
• Six courts with outside decking
• “Paddle Hut” to accommodate members
who wish to socialize inside a warming
facility while waiting for their match or
just to socialize while watching games.
The courts are made of aluminum decking
with added grit to assist with traction. An
under-the-court heating system was installed
to melt ice and water off the aggregate deck
surface, allowing members to play outdoors
in all weather conditions. The heaters are
NOT meant for warming players and should
never be used when the courts are dry.
Each court is about one quarter of the size of
a tennis court and is surrounded on all four
sides by a 12’ high superstructure with taut,
16-gauge “chicken wire” fencing which allows
the players to play the ball off the screens.
Court lighting allows play until 11pm.
THE EQUIPMENT
Platform Tennis is played with special
paddles that differ in size and shape from
tennis racquets. The paddles are made of a
composite material with a specific number
of aerodynamic holes drilled into the head,
and can be no more than 18 inches long.
The paddle ball is made of a spongy rubber
material and are 2.5 inches in diameter. A
flocking material on the exterior keeps the
ball from skidding.
Our Platform Tennis Pro can assist you with
all your equipment needs. Please contact
Mark Cunnington at [email protected].
LOCATION
845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Facility is located within Maryknoll Park