The recreational tennis program is available to Harvard University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their guests by paying an annual membership fee.  Customers have two options for playing tennis at Harvard:

1. By purchasing an Athletic Membership and the Murr Tennis add-on* members can play tennis at the Murr Center (indoor) and the Beren Center (outdoor).

2. By purchasing a Friend of Harvard Sponsor Murr Tennis Membership.  Any Harvard affiliate with a valid Harvard ID and current Athletic Membership is allowed to sponsor up to three (3) non-Harvard individuals for a Murr Tennis Membership.  To purchase this membership, you must come in person with your Harvard sponsor to the Athletic Ticket Office.

*If you are an Alumni or if you would like to purchase a Family Membership or Friend of Harvard Sponsor Membership you must come in person to the Harvard Athletic Membership Office: Open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. (617) 496-1585.  The membership office is located in the Malkin Athletic Center, 39 Holyoke St. Cambridge.

Murr Center Court Fees

• When playing tennis in the Murr Center you must pay a court fee.  In addition, any guests are $10.

• Undergraduates, GSAS, and Extension School Degree Students do not pay any membership fees or court fees.  They are allowed one (1) free guest per visit.  Any additional guest is $10.

• There are no court fees or guest fees at the Beren Tennis Center.

2012-13 Court Fees

Facility Policies

• A Harvard affiliate must accompany all guests at all times

• No dark soled shoes are allowed on the courts

• Children age 16 and under are not allowed on the tennis courts unless participating in a supervised racquet activity.

• Running, yelling, or other disruptive behavior will not be permitted.

• The Harvard University Department of Athletics is not responsible for lost or stolen items.  Please check the lost and found located in the Murr Center Fitness Room.

• The tennis courts are scheduled with Harvard University intercollegiate teams and students receiving priority.  During the academic year, the Murr Center tennis courts are closed for varsity practice Monday - Friday 2:30-7pm.

• Court use is subject to availability and all schedules are subject to change without notice.

• The Department of Recreation reserves the right to revoke patron memberships if rules and regulations of the facility are not followed. 

Reservation Policies

• Members are allowed to reserve courts up to three (3) days in advance by calling (617) 495-3454.

• Members are allowed only one (1) prime time booking per day (Monday-Friday 7-11pm, Saturday and Sunday)

• Undergraduates, GSAS, and Extension School Degree Students can reserve up to three (3) days in advance at no cost.

Cancelation Policy

• All tennis court reservations and lessons require a 24 hour cancelation notice.  If 24 hour notice is not given, you may be charged the full amount for the court or lesson.