Situated on the picturesque banks of the Rideau River, the RA Centre’s Rideau Tennis Club has been serving members since 1912. This full service, all-season tennis club is located five minutes from downtown Ottawa at the intersection of North River Road and Donald Street.

The Club offers 19 outdoor tennis courts during the summer season, 11 which are lit clay courts. In the winter eight of the courts are active under two air domes. The facilities also include an outdoor pool, banquet room and a full service clubhouse.

The Rideau Tennis Club offers an excellent variety of tennis programs for all members at all skill levels. Our highly qualified professionals offer lessons and classes that are tailored to the learning needs of each member. So regardless of your age or skill level there is a program for you at the RA Centre’s Rideau Tennis Club.

Hours of Operation - Regular Hours
Mon. to Fri. 7:30am – 10:30pm
Sat. & Sun. 7:30am – 9:30pm

Front Desk Information and Court Bookings
Phone: 613-749-6126
E-mail: rtc@rideautennisclub.com

Map to the Rideau Tennis Club
One Donald Street, Ottawa ON
(nestled at the end of Donald Street, between River Road and the Rideau River)
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Tennis Dress Code

Men (Members & Guests)

• collared shirt or tennis top
• tennis shorts (warm up pants are permitted)
• tennis shoes (non-marking soles)
• no restrictions on clothing colour

Women (Members & Guests)

• collared shirt or tennis top
• tennis skirt or shorts (warm up pants are permitted)
• tennis shoes (non-marking soles)
• no restrictions on clothing colour

Restrictions
NO spandex, tank tops, sweat pants, cut-off jeans, street shoes, t-shirts or cross-training shoes.

Tennis Etiquette
The most important point to remember is to:

• Enjoy your games and have fun while on the court and allow others on adjacent courts to do the same.

Here are some helpful hints to increase your playing enjoyment.

• Players should walk onto their court at the correct time only. Avoid rushing players off before their time has expired.
• Please stretch before play in an appropriate area (not on the side of the court or the main walkway to the Club).
• Players are asked to leave the court on time.
• Players should return (i.e. roll) a ball to the other court only between points.
• Please be courteous when receiving or requesting a returned ball.
• Avoid being loud or abusive. Profane language, racquet throwing, hitting balls indiscriminately or losing your cool is not acceptable.
• Turn all cellphones off during your scheduled time on the court.
• Please wear only tennis shoes. This maintains our courts in good condition. If in doubt about your footwear, please talk to our Tennis Professionals or the Front Desk Staff.