TennisThe Department of Parks and Recreation operates three indoor tennis facilities in Prince George's County. All are located in beautiful, regional park settings. In addition, there are many outdoor tennis courts in M-NCPPC parks throughout the county, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cosca Regional Park Tennis Bubble 11000 Thrift Road Clinton, MD 20735 301-868-6462; TTY 301-446-6802
Hours of Operation Mondays-Fridays: 8:30 am-11 pm Saturdays & Sundays: 8 am-7 pm Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
The Cosca Regional Park Tennis Bubble features four indoor tennis hard courts and offers seasonal contract time and spot time; Saturday night party rentals; private and group instruction for juniors, adults, and seniors; leagues for all ages; and tennis racket stringing. A small pro-shop and snack vending machines are located in the clubhouse. Junior (17 and under) and senior citizen (60 and over) discounts are available. Open daily late September through early May; hours vary.
Location/Directions The tennis bubble is located in Clinton, five miles south of Andrews Air Force Base.
From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 7 (Branch Avenue, Route 5) South toward Waldorf. Proceed four miles and make a right onto Woodyard Road Exit (Route 223) West. Proceed one mile and turn left onto Brandywine Road. Proceed two miles and turn right onto Thrift Road. Turn right at the first Cosca Regional Park entrance and proceed to tennis facility.
From Route 301, turn left on Frank Tippett Road. Turn left on Surratts Road. After crossing Branch Avenue (Route 5), turn left on Brandywine Road. Turn right on Thrift Road. Turn right at the first Cosca Regional Park entrance and proceed to tennis facility.
Fairland Tennis Bubble 13950 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel, MD 20707 301-362-6060; TTY 301-362-6070
Hours of OperationMondays-Fridays: 6 am-9 pm Saturdays & Sundays: 8 am-4 pm
Fairland Tennis Bubble is one of the components of the Fairland Sports and Aquatics Complex and includes six indoor tennis courts, lockers and shower facilities. Contract and spot time and tennis instruction is available; please call the facility to arrange your date and time. The facility also offers developmental and competitive youth tennis programs.
Saturday Night Tennis Parties
For a fun evening, rent all 6 courts in our indoor tennis bubble with a $100 non-refundable deposit. Fee includes use of the lobby and entire bubble. Please call 301-362-6060 to make arrangements.
7-11 pm Resident $345; Non-Resident $414 7 pm-12 am Resident $391; Non-Resident $469
Location/Directions The complex is located in Laurel, Maryland, on Old Gunpowder Road between Powder Mill Road and Route 198.
From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take 95 North toward Baltimore. Take Exit 29A (Beltsville-Route 212). At the first light, make a left onto Old Gunpowder Road. Go approximately 2.5 miles to the complex on the left.
From Baltimore/Washington Parkway, go North toward Baltimore. Take Powder Mill Road Exit. Make a left off the exit and travel through the Agricultural Center. Take Powder Mill Road across Route 1. Make a right onto Old Gunpowder Road. Go approximately 2.5 miles to the complex on the left.
Watkins Regional Park Tennis Bubble 301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-218-6870; TTY 301-446-6802
Hours of Operation
Mondays-Fridays: 8 am-11 pm Saturdays & Sundays: 8 am-7 pm
The Watkins Tennis Bubble is known for its five purple indoor tennis hard courts. The air-conditioned bubble allows comfortable, indoor, year-round play. The facility offers contract and spot time; Saturday night party rentals; private and group instruction for juniors, adults and seniors; leagues for all ages, and tennis racket stringing. Discounts for juniors (17 and under) and senior citizens (60 and over) are available.
Special Events
Saturday, February 23, 2013, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Tennis Clinic for Prince George's County Middle & High School Students Free to all Prince George's County Middle & High School students. Tennis clinic will to be conducted by middle and high school coaches and tennis pros. Free tennis rackets will be given to the first 25 first time participants. Tennis rackets and balls will be provided for those who need them. Spectators are welcome to watch and bring their own portable chair. Call 301-218-6870 for information.
Location/Directions From the Capital Beltway (I-495), take Exit 15A (Central Avenue) east. Continue for approximately three miles. Turn right onto Watkins Park Drive (Route 193) and follow the park signs to the facility.
From Route 301, turn onto Central Avenue (Route 214) west. Continue for approximately three miles (past Six Flags America). Turn left onto Watkins Park Drive and follow to the park entrance on the right.
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