Platform tennis is a great fall, winter and spring social activity that is played both day and night by men and women of all age groups. The game is easy to learn and primarily played by four people of all levels of skill and fitness. The combination of outdoor exercise, concentration, and athleticism will provide you a lifetime of fun. Just talk with any one of the hundreds of addicted players in our area and find out what you’re missing. Odds are, you live next to one already.

Maryknoll Park features two lighted courts and an indoor warming facility. The courts are elevated aluminum decks, 30’ x 60’, surrounded by 12’ high screens. The court’s base has a heating system that melts ice off the deck surface. Players use high-density foam paddles and sponge rubber balls. The balls are played off the deck and screens creating many options for shot making and strategy. The sport and camaraderie are highly addictive!

This national sport is governed by the American Platform Tennis Association (APTA). Information on rules, history, leagues and equipment can be found on APTA’s Website at American Platform Tennis Association.

Platform tennis is the third phase of development at Maryknoll Park. Its development was funded by an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant.

Annual Membership
Membership entitles members to court time, May through April. Members may also reserve court time through the online reservation system and have access to the warming shelter. Guest charges should be paid in advance by calling the park district at 630-858-2462. Members should review the reservation rules posted on the online reservation program.

Annual Dues
Age: 9+
Date: May-April
R/NR Fee: $95/$170
Location: Maryknoll Park
Registration Code: 8500-0
Click to register online

Leagues & Lessons
Park district residents and nonresidents can sign up for league play, lessons, and court time by contacting Mary Defiglia at 630-858-2462, x 122 or emailing mdefiglia@gepark.org.

Court Reservations
Access the online court reservation system (reserved for members only)

Platform Tennis Club
GE platform tennis volunteer members have organized a separate, not-for-profit club dedicated to promoting and supporting the sport of platform tennis in and around Glen Ellyn, IL. The club will be conducting clinics, running tournaments and organizing travel teams that participate in the Chicago Platform Tennis Charities Leagues, which run September to March. For more information, contacts and a calendar of events please visit:

Glen Ellyn Platform Tennis Club
This club is not operated by the Glen Ellyn Park District. Questions about it should be referred to the club.