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Palmer Park Tennis Academy
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​Want your child to learn to play tennis? 
Excellent and affordable instruction for young people presented by People for Palmer Park (PFPP) with support from the United States Tennis Association (USTA). 

June 8 - August 15, 2026
Thanks for your support!
For full information about this incredible program, adult instruction, tournaments and to register for any classes, please visit the link below:
2026 Schedule at a Glance

June 8 - August 15
Day Camp - 8:30a-12:30p (Mon.-Fri.)
Evening Camp - 5-8p (Mon.-Fri.)
Saturdays - 9-11a (Adults)

Tennis Tournament Dates 10U
June 27 (Saturday) 9a-1p
July 18 (Saturday) 9a-1p
August 22 (Saturday) 9a-1p


Tennis & Pickle Ball Tournament Dates
Sept. 4-6 9a-2p
Sept. 11-13 9a-2p (Rain/makeup date)

Tiny Tennis Collaboration with Detroit PAL and WSU
Session 1
June 9 - July 7 - 4-5p (Tues. & Thurs.) Group 1
June 20 - July 18 - 9-11a (Saturdays) Group 2

Session 2
July 27 - August 19 - 4-5p (Tues. & Thurs.)
Contact: Tennis Director Leonora King at 313-757-2751 or [email protected] for questions or more info about the Palmer Park Tennis Academy program.  
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Tennis News:
USTA Community Tennis Development and Impact Conference

Our lovely Coach Maya had the opportunity to attend the USTA Community Tennis Development and Impact Conference from February 19-21, 2026, in Gaylord, Texas. This was a wonderful occasion to connect with other tennis leaders, attend workshops, and share ideas. At the Palmer Park Tennis Academy, we are continuously striving to educate, strengthen, and grow our program. We're excited about new and fresh ideas for 2026 at our Palmer Park tennis courts.

Thank you, Coach Maya, for representing the Palmer Park Academy with class, style, and complete professionalism as we offer top-notch tennis lessons in Detroit.
Celebrating Black History Month!
Here is Palmer Park Tennis Academy member Asha's tribute to one of the GREATEST, Althea Gibson.
Media 
NEW! America's Black Forum
SEGMENT ORIGINALLY AIRED AUGUST 31, 2024 ON WAPL DETROIT​
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
​Leonora King doing the work to close the gap between sport of tennis and kids in Detroit

JEANNA TROTMAN | WXYZ DETROIT
OCTOBER 25, 2020
Palmer Park Tennis Academy making a grand slam impact 

KYLA L. WRIGHT | DETROIT FREE PRESS 
USTA 2020 CTA OF YEAR VIDEO:
PALMER PARK TENNIS COURTS LOCATION: 
Just north of the park entrance at Woodward & Merrill Plaisance (200 Merrill Plaisance).
Palmer Park Tennis Academy is made possible by these generous sponsors!
THANK YOU!