This really is a neat place. I came on the first Fri/Sat of the Cinci tennis tournament. It was…read moremy first time here. I had tix for Grandstand one day and the other stadium the other. Parking was free but far away. Fortunately, I am quite mobile and able to walk the distance quickly. I also made note of where I was parked and didn't have trouble finding my car later. The entry process was quick - even Saturday when the gates were busy. Within 15 minutes of entering, I cut my hand badly trying to fill my water bottle at the water fountain. Not sure how it happened, but it did. The first aid people were so kind. I get sick at the sight of blood and am sure I overreacted. They stopped the bleeding and bandaged me so I didn't have to leave to get stitches - although I really should have then or later but never did. It still is not healed. Anyways, as soon as I was bandaged up, I went to find the arena I had tix to. The 2 large stadiums are easy to find and they are actually much smaller than I had expected! I had front row seats the first night and it was really cool. Going to the evening time slot got me 2 matches. I didn't stay for the whole second match as I got nervous finding my car in the dark - so I left when the sun really started to go down. I had back row seats on Saturday - still a really good view. And I was in the shade which helped given the 90 weather. Again, finding my way to my seat was super easy. There were plenty of restrooms and water fountains. I didn't spend a dime while I was there although there were plenty of ways to do so. There were lots of food stands to eat at - and drink station serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. I got 3 matches on Saturday - all big name players. It was a great experience and am so glad I went. I won't go again as I much prefer watching tennis on TV but I have a new appreciation of what goes on at tennis tournaments now.

It was our first time at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, and we were there for opening…read moreweekend. We arrived about an hour before the gates opened, and we were parked close to the front my row. It still took us a good 10 or 15 minutes to walk to the gates, at the time we didn't know about the shuttles, and or they hadn't started running. Know before you go that overall there is very little shade anywhere. Even waiting in line to get in you're standing in the straight sun. Once inside, they had a few pavilion areas with booths that had vendors that had a few freebies, like handheld fans, sample bottles of sunscreen, that sort of thing. All the way at the rear of the complex is an immense pro shop, where you can buy virtually every type of clothing, article, hat, sunglasses, and all other types of accessories at much higher than normal prices (although most do sport the Open logo on them.) There is a large open grassy area with dozens of umbrella tables, as well as a selection of tables that do not have any shade. There is a long line of restaurant storefronts that gives you a wide variety of foods to try, such as pizza, gyros, burgers, salads, coffee, etc. Also, tucked along the edges of the various stadiums are small Kroger storefronts where you can buy bottled drinks and snacks, as well as some bars serving alcohol. They even have booths that sell cups of ice - with so many people, no matter how quickly they restock the refrigerated cases, nothing gets a chance to cool down so getting ice is imperative. They have a deal that you pay once and you get free ice refills all day, which is worth it when the temps are in the 90s. There are many available drinking fountains that are also equipped to refill water bottles. You will also see a lot of what appears to be hand sanitizer stands that actually dispense suntan lotion to help prevent sunburn. The stadiums are set up for prime viewing. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. The biggest consideration is how much sun you are willing to handle. There are sections that have permanent shade but you definitely pay more for those seats. Those also come with a more cushioned seat bottom, and little tables in front to hold your drinks, which is a big plus. The stadiums are completely open seating for practice matches, so we enjoyed watching Coco Gauff practice while sitting in the posh seats. Everyone was super friendly and helpful and the landscaping was beautiful. The bathrooms were plentiful and kept very clean. Despite the intense heat, we had a great time and would love to come back. This complex is in a great community, with lots to do within a very short drive. I would highly recommend!

Decent tennis club in Cincinnati. They offer clinics, tournaments, and fitness classes. Not bad on…read morepricing compared to other tennis clubs in the area. On this occasion I was only here for a tournament my daughter was playing in. What other sporting event can I watch my kid, take in a college game and drink a beer at the same time.

Playing lots of tennis growing up, I played in a lot of tournaments. One of my favorite clubs to go…read moreto--and not just because of its close location--was Queen City Racquet Club. It's really big, it's very nice, and they just run a great club. The club, which opened in 1971, is now known as the Queen City Racquet & Fitness Club as it added a large fitness center, which includes Nautilus machines, free weights, a cardio room, aerobics, and spinning. Queen City's 13 indoor courts is probably second to none in the area, while it's seven outdoor clay courts is great too. Both the indoor and outdoor courts are often home to many tournaments including national and top regional junior events. In 2003 they added Platform Tennis courts (see photos), which is for the Platform Tennis game that is apparently a mix between tennis and racquetball. Although I've never played, I know people who have, and they enjoyed it. Platform tennis is one of the amenities that sets this club apart from most in the area. Queen City has long had a strong tennis program for both juniors and adults. While many of the top juniors in the area now play at Harper's Point or Five Seasons, Queen City has a history of developing top players and continues to run quality programs (clinics, camps, league play, private instruction) for both juniors and adults. I've played in and watched my older brother in many tournaments at Queen City, and the only real criticism I have is the tinted windows that make it seem dark outside (which of course is an extremely minute detail). The 180,000 square foot club also has indoor courts for racquetball and squash, a gym for basketball and volleyball, and an outdoor heated Olympic size pool. Also inside around the main lobby is a great snack bar/café, rooms for ping pong and pool, and nice locker rooms too. Although there has been lots of competition from Harper's over the years, and recently Five Seasons too, the Queen City Racquet Club continues to run successfully and is a great place for tennis and a lot more.

Excellent club for tennis both indoor and outdoor. Staff is excellent and very accommodating…read more Everything is clean and welcoming. Pool is fun and has lap lanes, diving boards and a slide! Outdoor and indoor cafe make this feel exclusive. Super nice staff...can't say enough.

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Very disappointed with the club tennis director and his lack of professionalism and communication…read more The management refusues to change out all the practice balls and forces you to practice with dead balls that increase injuries and do not similate match play even remotely. As far as the facility, it needs massive improvements... the bathrooms and showers look like a hostel and college dorm showers are better than this. The court time, practice fees, are higher than other clubs even if the membership is slightly lower. Positive shout out to Kim in Billing and Andrew who is the asst. Director but not the one in charge. You two did your jobs well.

They offer a social Friday mixer every Friday night from 7 to 10pm with $18 (non-member)…read more The facility there was a bit old but no problem to play a match (the court surface keeps good to play).

Everything about this company is a scam! Ordered shoes. Tried on in my house. Returned as they…read moredidn't fit. Had the shoes on for 2 minutes inside. Never worn outside. I guess you have to look at the shoes and guess if they will fit you. Don't ever put them on your feet. Maybe wrap the shoes in bubble wrap before trying them on? They offered 50% back since they were now used. Clearly a scam money maker for them. They then returned the shoes to me so now I have shoes that don't fit. Choice was let them steal 50% or take back shoes that don't fit. Complete rip off company. Shop elsewhere!

They were very knowledgeable and helped figure out which tennis racket would be best for my…read moredaughter and didn't make us feel uncomfortable with being novices and not having any idea where to start.

I love this Tennis Tournament. The venue is top notch and you get to see all the top players. I…read moreused to come years ago with my son and took a several year break. I came back with my partner recently and was so wowed by the renovations. Everything is so nice. The grounds are well laid out with food, tables, bands, cocktails in a really pleasant atmosphere. While a bit pricey, things were not outrageous. They prices were in line with most stadiums these days. The tennis courts themselves are great. Where else can you go to a side court and see Carlos Alcaraz practicing? Or see Jannik Sinner heading into the locker room? The grounds tickets allow you to go to all the side courts which usually are hosting really good matches. So even if you can't afford the main court tickets, you're still going to see some high level tennis. I can't wait to return for some great tennis.

The Cincinnati Open is my happy place. The volunteers are some of the most friendly people. The…read moregrounds are beautiful and the best players are attracted to the tournament. One of my favorite things about the new tournament renovation is the addition of water bottle filling stations.

I think this recreation center is absolutely fantastic but i have not experienced its entirety so I…read morewill only comment on the pool area. I love the pool for its size, width and how clean the deck and the water is so nice and blue! absolutely love swimming in it and the temperature of the water is always perfect. The chlorine level is tolerable while playing water polo. I'm only giving it 4 stars because given the fact i play water polo, I have to play in all deep water, and it is shallow on one end which is tough, and playing width all deep makes the pool too short. Thanks for reading, go hop in! ;)

Outdoor pool, 4 lighted tennis courts, baseball diamonds, 2 gymnasiums, weight room, jacuzzi…read more If you live in Evendale and you aren't utilizing the recreation center you are missing out. It's no country club, and I've been to much "nicer" Lifetime Fitness centers but it has a more of a personal atmosphere. Most of the people recognize each other here, everyone is friendly, and it's never crowded enough to hinder my workouts.

The pool is fun but there is a mean manager/karen Snack…read moreshack is out of everything pool always cold and. That's all

Talented coaches. Great courts. Best tennis camp in Ohio in my experience. Thanks for improving my…read moregame!

One of the main reasons the Club at Harper's Point has been so successful for over 30 years is its…read morejunior tennis program and the summer camps it offers. Steve Contardi opened the club in the 70s and now the name "Contardi" is synonymous with great summer camps. Eight camps make up the list of Contardi Summer Tennis Camps offered, which range in ability. For younger and/or less experienced players there is Fun Camp (not highly concentrated on tennis), Mini Camp (a.k.a. "Pee Wee"), "Munchkins Camp" for Mini Camp graduates, and Teenage Novice Camp. There is also a Girls Jr. High & High School Team Tune-Up for girls looking to make their school teams in August. Of these, the "Munchkins" is the only that last the entire summer, June 2-August. 15. The three other camps are the Junior Camp, Junior Tournament Go Camp, and the Invitational Elite Training Camp, which also run all summer. Junior Camp is the most popular and is run by Ali Ismail, the Head Pro at Harper's. The camp runs from 9-4 and is open to boys and girls of all abilities between the ages of 7-17. It includes lunch break (Subway, Pizza, etc.) and an outdoor break/optional swim time. Mondays are strictly tennis drills, as are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Following lunch, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are spent playing "Davis Cup," in which the counselors select campers to be on their team, or "country," where they will compete in the camp-wide team competition consisting of singles and doubles matches (the winning team gets camp t-shirts). Flight A and B double-elimination format singles tournaments are held on Fridays. Winners and runners-up in both flights, main draw and consolation, receive trophies, as do the "Charlie Hustle" and "Most Improved" campers each week. The next week, the fun starts all over again. Go Camp is by invitation only and is typically for budding tournament-level players who often have "graduated" from Junior Camp. It is a half day camp and is geared towards taking players to the next level through a series of drills, some of which can be very fun. Fridays consist of Go Camp's version of "Davis Cup," pitting half the players against the other half in a competitive, but fun day of tennis. The Elite Camp is simply a continuation of the Fall, Winter, and Spring tennis program for the club's top juniors. It is not a camp in the sense that there are games and fun drills, rather it is a place for the top junior players to better their games and prepare for summer tournaments (hard and clay) and hopefully for college tennis. This "camp" is by invitation only as well and is typically for sectionally ranked players. The Contardi Summer Tennis Camps are for all players and abilities and continue to run successfully each summer. If you have a kid who enjoys tennis, you definitely should sign them up for one of the camps at the Club at Harper's Point.