Great for beginner, lessons, & practice by HB L. at InsiderPages
I've been taking lessons there for a few months, and I like it a lot. The instructors are excellent and very helpful. Also, the people I've met area a lot of fun and very friendly. They've recently renovated the locker rooms and lobby area, and it looks nice. The courts are nice (clay courts) and covered upstairs in the winter with a giant bubble. The only down side, is that it was built in the mid 1960's and if the ball hits the base line, there isn't really enough room to return it properly.
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