Here are 5 public tennis courts in Singapore to swing it llike you mean it.
Kallang Tennis Center
With 14 world-class courts and a seating capacity of more than 1,000, it’s little wonder competitions are often held here. Book your spot via ActiveSG at $3.50 per hour (non-peak) and $9 on weekends, public holidays and 6-10pm on weekdays. Various teaching schools, including Tennis Lessons Singapore, offer classes on site, starting at $50 per student for an hour. 52 Stadium Rd., 6348 1291, www.myactivesg.com. Open daily 7am-10pm.
Kampong Glam
The buzzing Kampong Glam ‘hood isn’t all eat and no play. There’s a court available for booking at the community club and PAssion card members get special booking rates at $6.50 per hour during non-peak hours and $8.50 on weekends, public holidays and after 6.30pm on weekdays. Non-PAssion card members pay $7 (non-peak) and $9 (peak). 385 Beach Rd, 6295-0741, www.one.pa.gov.sg. Open daily 10.45am–9.45pm.
St Regis
It’s game on rain or shine in this sprawling indoor tennis court, which has an asphalt surface and a super high ceiling. Hotel guests can reserve the court for $70 upwards an hour while the public can book it for $100 upwards. For that cool price you’re paying, tennis racquets, balls, towels, water and a whole lot of Wimbledon feel comes included. 29 Tanglin Rd., 6506–6898, www.stregissingapore.com/tenniscourt.
SAFRA Mount Faber
Though courts here are only available to members at $3/hour, the tennis lessons are open to all. Four 1.5-hour classes for adults start at $144 for members and $176 for guests. 2 Telok Blangah Way, 6278-6011, www.safra.sg. Open daily 9am–11pm.
Marina Square
What makes the games here great: the mall’s courts are on the roof, which provides a killer view of the Marina Bay skyline. Private tennis coaching starts from $95 for an hour-long class, and there’s the Pump Tennis class that incorporates high intensity workouts to refine tennis fundamentals. 6 Raffles Blvd., 6336-2701, www.mbpsports.com. Open daily 7am–10pm.
