History

For about 75 years, the Tisbury School was located between Church Street and Center Street, where the town tennis courts now lie. Built in 1854, it eventually consolidated the number of Tisbury schools from seven to one. In 1929, a new school was built on West William Street, and this old building, expanded several times, was finally demolished. (Credit: Chris Baer, MV Times 2011)

For many decades, clay tennis courts have resided in place of the old school. In recent need of a rebuild, the Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee secured funds from a Community Preservation Committee grant in 2023. This grant allowed for two brand new clay tennis courts on Church Street, accompanied by a revitalized park and parking area.

Church Street Tennis Courts Information

The two clay Church Street Courts will be available for use daily by reservation. The annual season runs from May through November (weather permitting). Hours will vary in accordance with daylight. There is a charge for use of the courts, with funds directed toward court maintenance and care.

We are using CourtReserve, an online registration software, that allows you set up an account, and reserve court time. To make reservations you will need to have a CourtReserve account. Click here to learn about the different membership accounts available, how to create an account and then sign up for events. Once you create an account you will be able to reserve courts and receive a PIN number for court access.

Tisbury Community Summer Tennis Clinics

The Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee, in conjunction with the West Chop Club’s Director of Tennis, David McNamara, have formed a tennis outreach program in Vineyard Haven. The partnership between the Committee and the West Chop Club was formed in 2022 to provide something fun, positive, and without cost for the Tisbury Community. The clinics will run from June 23 through August 24. Tisbury residents may Click Here to learn about the adult Clinics or Click Here to learn about the Kids Clinics. (Kid’s and youth clinics are held at Lake Street Park.)