Longfellow Tennis Club - Natick, Massachusetts

Jennifer Chen

After interacting with other staff members and coaches, I found them very helpful navigating through signing up for the tennis clinics. They have answered all of my questions and helped me find the right clinic at the right level for my little boy. I already know that the coaches are top notch here from our prior experiences last year.

Yisha Yao

We had a positive experience at Longfellow Club Wayland, where the staff was helpful and communication was effective. However, after transferring to the Natick location for its proximity, our experience turned very negative. Unlike Wayland, Natick lacks reserved weeks for makeup classes, requiring direct emails to coaches. Unfortunately, we received no response throughout the session. The front desk was unhelpful, lacking knowledge and responsiveness. Our child, frustrated by constant losses in class, didn't get help nor experience improvement in tennis techniques. Consider Wayland over Natick if you're thinking about tennis classes for your kids.

Rachel Whelton

I am writing this brief review as a visiting guest of the Natick Racquet Club. I travel here to play tennis, or to bring my kids to play tennis.

The Natick Racquet Club is a clean, welcoming, nice place to visit to play competitive tennis. There are 5 indoor courts in the main building. There are four additional courts in the bubble. All the courts are in very good condition with good lighting and divider nets. The courts are pretty well temperature controlled. I have been there on summer days when the lobby is very, very hot. I have been there on winter days when it is cold outside but the courts are warm enough to play in shorts and a tank top. Most days the temperature in the lobby and on court is a good, comfortable temperature.

There is enough parking, usually right in front of the building. If it is a very busy event, you might have to park nearby in the surrounding suburban office park type setting. The overall area is nice and there are endless places to eat in the Natick area and surrounding towns.

There is a vending machine inside the NRC, which has some healthy options. There is a water dispenser. There is no cafe or restaurant but there is a very small kitchen with a sink and microwave.

Downstairs there are small but adequate locker rooms and a little warm up area, with stretching mat and a few cardio machines.

The staff always seem to be on their game, intelligent and helpful. Also, I have always had positive encounters with the local players here. Overall, I feel NRC is an excellent tennis center with well trained players.

The most important thing to know is whether you need to go to the actual Natick Racquet Club, or the sister club - the Longfellow Club in Wayland. Often the tennis matches or tournaments for these places are moved as needed. As a visiting guest, it is important to double check so that we go to the right location.

There is also a fitness center at Natick called Longfellow Fitness Center, but it is not directly accessible from the courts area, or to visiting tennis competitors. It is in a separated building for fitness members, or joint members. It is important to realize this Longfellow Fitness Center is not the same as the Longfellow Club in Wayland, which is 18 minutes away with a different fitness center and different tennis courts.

Steve Flammey

Good place for tennis. 9 courts. Facility is a bit old and tired but the courts and nets are in excellent shape. Lots of groups, early brides, ball machine rental etc.

Joshua M

Nice to have a place to play nearby and the staff has been very friendly and the pros are good. Courts are not in great condition though, and gets very humid and hot during warmer months.

Rashel Masters

Great tennis lessons for kids and adults!

Marc Allen

Not able to get tennis times, they are filled with clinics, team tennis and lessons.

Ganesh Balakrishnan

Big tennis facility with a lot of courts. They conduct junior USTA tournaments for kids. Thanks