New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club

Founded in 1876, the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club holds the distinction of being the oldest tennis club in the Americas. Situated in Uptown New Orleans on Laurel Street, the club offers a storied, traditional racket sports culture centered on clay court play. Members compete on meticulously maintained Har-Tru clay surfaces under live oaks, with matches extending into the evening under court lights. The environment emphasizes social competition, interclub league play, and generational traditions. Match play ranges from regular club round-robins to sanctioned USTA tournaments and private rivalries. Reservations and court assignments are handled through the club's front desk and member portal. Beyond the baseline, members gather on the veranda and clubhouse lounge, maintaining an active, close-knit local tennis community that honors the sport's deep heritage in southern Louisiana.