This facility is clean and well- lit with lots of courts, and we rented a court for…read morelesson/pickleball drills. I am still at the beginner level and I could definitely improve with more practice (who has the time?). The downstairs bathroom could use a little updating. There is a large parking lot.

Everything is great at Deer Creek Racquet Club. Tennis/pickleball courts are clean &…read morewell-maintained. Ditto to the bathrooms/locker rooms. The lobby, with viewing area, is clean & well-maintained, as well. The staff of Deer Creek, a Highland Park, Illinois, Park District facility, are always polite & pleasant.

My friend invited me to brunch at Midtown Athletic Club (they are a member). The public can't just…read morewalk in, there are gates in the lobby and I had to scan a code (and fill out my info) before entering. I visited Midtown before as a prospective member so I know that guests can only enter a limited number of times. We went upstairs past the cardio machines (they are plentiful) and the weight area to the cafe. There are tables and booths that overlook the outdoor pool area (closed for season). It wasn't a large brunch but we had some made-to-order omelets, bacon/sausage and fruit. There was also some potatoes and pastry. When I sat down to eat I received a text from Midtown about a membership. The brunch was bottomless although one omelet was enough for me. I also had two emails from Midtown when I got home, one a waiver of liability and the other a membership offer. I didn't join as a member on my previous visit and I am not going to join now. I already have a Pilates membership that includes three studios with classes from 6am-8pm. Midtown has a Pilates studio but none of the class times work for me. They also have some reformers in the middle of the cardio area reserved for private lessons. If I have a private lesson I would prefer to be in a secluded area, not in the middle for all to see. The facility has many machines, a boxing area, a cycling studio, a theatre, a spa, a cafe, courts, pool, etc and this is a great place for those who need this. There are families who spend the morning at lessons, classes, workouts, then join up in the cafe. This is great for those who are looking for this but it doesn't fit my needs right now.

If you're a dedicated tennis player and competitive, this place is for you. Otherwise, go somewhere…read moreelse.

I hear their tennis classes are great, but unfortunately it's a little too far for us in Glencoe…read more We have 4 tennis players in our family (including myself) so spend a lot of time on the courts. I recently discovered they have a great match play on Sunday evenings that you can sign up thru USTA. The kids can get USTA points, but it's much more lowkey than your typical USTA matches. My 12 year old has gone twice so far and has really enjoyed it. Jean (who runs the program) matched him perfectly both times and even offers some coaching during the matches. They mentioned it's moving to Saturday mornings for the summer so we'll try to make it a few times and I'd love my daughter to try it as well who is very into USTA tournaments right now. My son is going to try his first USTA tournament in a few weeks and I think will be well prepared for the experience thanks to this program.

I have been playing at and for this club since 2004 and I am a huge fan…read more There is a huge variety of classes with amazing instructors you can choose from. Some of the classes are coached at college park and others at Marriott in Lincolnshire. The prices here are a tad higher than at some other northwest suburbs clubs, but this place is well worth the extra buck. The coaches are very very good. Classes are fast paced and very educational. Not only does this place have tennis courts but it also has racquetball, taekwondo, and a fitness club. What a variety! The facility itself is very modern, clean, and has many accommodations. The bathrooms/locker rooms are fanominal. They are always clean, stocked on free tampons, good blow driers, hairspray, free towels, lotions, razors, etc. You want it, they got it. There is even a whirlpool! The upper level is the main floor and it looks over the tennis courts, on both sized of the building. Amazing views! This is what every club needs. People can cheer from above without being on the same level as you, and everyone has a great view of the game. The staff is always very friendly. I give it 4 stars and not 5 because of a few things. The parking lot gets packed and is very hard to get in and out of it. The lighting seems to always make my eyes hurt by the end of my time there... And for some reason I feel like there is something always missing , like a welcoming atmosphere, feel like its missing here.. It feels like you come in play and get out without getting that warm comfort.. Whether you are new to tennis or have been playing for years I suggest you try it out, you are sure to like it!

You know you live in the city and are raising an urban kid when during brunch hosted by our…read moresuburban relatives, the kid asks loudly: "Is EVERYONE in this club Jewish?" My Aunt and Uncle ignored it but the busboys nearby were slapping their thighs and covering their mouths. The food was awesome: there were expected lox bagels, bialys and cream cheese; a custom omelette station, accompanied by French Toast, waffles, and pancakes; pasta, fish and meat entrees; plus a variety of brie, camembert, cheddars, and more; pear tarts, cheese cakes, and other desserts. The personal service here is excellent - I guess. The hovering busboys whisk away each dirty plate the moment you are finished eating, so you can return to the buffet to continue stuffing yourself. All guests are addressed as Mr. or Mrs,, X, and so on, which if you like that sort of thing - and don't mind paying for it - well, it's first rate. The view out the back, through the enormous floor to cieling windows, of the leafless trees and pristine lawn, though barren, was peaceful. A lovely afternoon in the burbs.

Bad Club - Stay away. They make lots of promises to get you to join (like offering youth programs…read morethat do not exist) and then fail to deliver. Very expensive and not worth it. Members are not friendly, tennis courts and pools are over-crowded. Beware.

Love Working out here in the a.m. when in the North Chicago Suburbs traveling for business!read more

Clean with adequate facilities. Staff is friendly and focused on keeping everyone safe as possible…read moredue Covid19. My new gym!

I started my career from here and had great work experience. All coaches and colleagues are very…read morefriendly. Helped me out every time I needed. I was amazed to see how kids as well as adults can have fun while having tennis lessons. Every occasion club have organized events for members as well as staff. Very happy to be part of LifeSport team.

Very nice people, Great Coaches, Easy to make friends. Love the courts…read more Lots of fun and friendly environment. They are the best coaches and great place to play. Go see them.

My daughter has special needs - high functioning autism but she is mainstreamed and works each and…read moreevery day on meeting social expectations. She's been playing tennis for years but can't do tennis camp at our club this summer because they're still closed. She joined a tennis camp at Racquet Club of Lake Bluff but got kicked out after one day. I've known the pro there for years and I reached out to give him a heads' up about my daughter. Anyone who knows her knows how amazing she's doing, how much she tries to please people and act typically. I watched her in her tennis camp the other day and was so proud and impressed with her play and behavior - nonstop tennis for 90 minutes and she completely went with the flow. The pro called me the next day telling me she was no longer welcome at the camp. I called the manager who confirmed that she "talks too much" and needs directions repeated (ex. don't touch the ball now because of Covid, push the balls towards the net, not the fence). He was inconvenienced by her being different and, rather than call me to ask for tips on how to address to chattiness, he kicked her out. The club manager supported this decision. I pulled my son out of the camp there even though he was really enjoying it because I can't support a business that discriminates and that teaches kids that it's ok to be intolerant of people who are different and that there is no room for them in our society..

The club has eight climate controlled indoor courts. There are wonderful programs for youth and…read moreadults. The staff are nice and helpful. The coaches are wonderfully talented and are a great help to develop your game. They also have a pro shop selling rackets, shoes, etc. I will only get my gear and restring rackets there. They are wonderful.

I attended the NU/Michigan tennis match today. It was held in the beautiful Combe Tennis Center on…read morethe NU campus. The facility is five years old, bright, and the home of some excellent collegiate tennis. A second level spectator viewing area lets you view all six courts with more than adequate seating space. The only thing missing was a concession stand. If you are a tennis fan and would like to see some great players playing a game that they truly love, check out the schedule and see the NU men's or women's team in action.

This is a fantastic facility which hosts all kinds of events and NU students and non-students can…read morebe come become members. This is also the facility where MoveYourFeetSports.com host their no membership needed tennis programs. The tennis courts are fantastic. They use upside down lighting, have very high ceilings, and comfortable temperature settings during summer *and* winter.

The club is very good for fitness and tennis.They have 8 courts and variety of tennis teaching…read moreprograms ,fitness programs for everyone at all age groups.Really great facility and great coaching in every program.Lots of families have their young children get trained there. There are some setbacks.I wish some of the people at reception treat everyone equally.To some they may be rude for no reason.Possibly they may have some prejudice against some people of their way of dressings or appearance or their skin color. Not all of them may be rude but some definitely have some problems towards certain kind of customers.

THIS PLACE DOES NOTHING TO ENFORCE MASK WEARING. There's a guy here who NEVER wears his mask…read more Management was made aware and week after week this idiot is germing the place up. Ridiculous. COVID Central If you're at all at risk stay away Can tell the management/ownership is conservative. No matter when you come in AT LEAST one of the TVs sometimes more are showing Fox 'news'. One CNN or MSNBC and one Fox - ok; but 3 TVs on Fox??? Just want to get a workout, play tennis folks....

I've been taking private group lessons with Coach Tim here over the past few years. Tim himself is…read morea phenomenal instructor who gives amazing instruction and also makes his classes super fun. I just picked up tennis during the pandemic and it's quickly become one of my favorite hobbies thanks to the instruction I've received from Tim. Tim is a great instructor for adults, but great with kids too. My 9 year old son has been taking privates with him to supplement the group classes he's doing at Karzen. He always has the best time and comes off the court an even player player than when he walked on. Like all other tennis clubs in the area lessons are pricey and there's limited court time, but seems to be priced similarly to others. I also got my racquets restrung by Mark for the first time ever and he did an amazing job (the ball was flying off my strings today!). He also got 2 racquets restrung within a few hours, which was great since my daughter wanted to use one of them to play the next day. I haven't tried their group classes yet since I have my own group of friends I like to play with and my kids are obsessed with the classes at karzen, but have heard from others that they are great. I've also heard good things about their cardio tennis class, which I hope to try soon!

We had a group of 14 or so players who played at NRC for approx 30 years, same time slot same day…read more This year they decided to give away our long standing time slot to other players, even though we paid a deposit in May to secure our Sept slot. . Just very disappointed they seem to be prioritizing short term $ over long term loyalty. Sad to see them sell out like that. 14 disappointed players and long time members now need to find alternative venue.