Tennis Lessons at ActiveSG Farrer Park Tennis Centre

About ActiveSG Farrer Park Tennis Centre

ActiveSG Farrer Park Tennis Centre is a public tennis facility in central Singapore, managed by ActiveSG of Sport Singapore. There are 8 outdoor tennis courts and 2 outdoor tennis walls to practise on, available for booking from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily. You may book the ActiveSG Farrer Park tennis courts here.

The courts are well maintained and well lit, and they are very popular and heavily booked, so users are advised to book two weeks in advance when the tennis court booking window opens. The Singapore Tennis Association also conducts group tennis lessons for juniors at these courts.

Farrer Park Tennis Centre at a glance

• Address: Farrer Park Tennis Centre, 1 Rutland Road, Singapore 218252
• Courts: 8 outdoor tennis courts and 2 outdoor tennis walls
• Opening hours: 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily
• Managed by: ActiveSG, Sport Singapore
• Court booking: through MyActiveSG, up to two weeks in advance
• Lessons: private, group and junior tennis lessons with TAG International Tennis Academy
• Enquiries: +65 9029 8400, or contact TAG International

Private Tennis Lessons at Farrer Park

Our TAG International Tennis Academy’s tennis coaches conduct private tennis lessons for kids and adults at the Farrer Park Tennis Centre. The private tennis lesson price is between $115/hr to $135/hr. As one of the best tennis academies in Singapore, TAG International Tennis Academy’s coaches are well known to be among the best tennis coaches in Singapore.

TAG International Tennis Academy’s roster of private tennis coaches are also able to conduct adult private tennis lessons at the courts.

Beyond one-to-one coaching, TAG runs group tennis lessons, kids and junior tennis lessons, adult tennis lessons and beginner tennis lessons at ActiveSG courts. Current rates are on our lesson pricing page, and the full programme list is under tennis programmes.

You may contact TAG International Tennis Academy at +65 9029 8400 or here for more information to register for tennis lessons in Singapore.

Who You Will Be Learning From

TAG’s coaching roster is led by players who have competed and been ranked internationally. Every credential below is published on the coach’s own profile site.

• Coach XT (Tan Xu Teng) – founder of TAG International Tennis Academy. Career-high ITF Men’s 35+ world #56, Singapore’s #1 ranked men’s doubles player in August 2018, Singapore Open champion in 2019 and bronze medallist in men’s singles at the 2004 ASEAN University Games. PTR Full Professional (elite juniors 11-17), AustralAsian Academy of Tennis Coaches Level 2, NROC-registered through CoachSG and MOE-accredited. He was the first Senior Coach of the ActiveSG Tennis Academy. His TAG profile.
• Coach Bo Alburo – ITF Men’s 35+ World #2 in singles, with tournament experience across several continents against the world’s leading veteran players. His TAG profile.
• Coach Kento Takeuchi – former ATP professional, career-high ATP world #378, Japan national #7 and All Japan Under-18 champion, coaching through TAG’s partner academy Sanwa X.
• Coach Wataru Ochi – head coach at Sanwa X, All Japan Championship quarter-finalist, and an ATP and WTA coach with more than 25 years working with elite players in Singapore.

The full roster is on our Singapore tennis coaches page.

Parking, Food and Facilities at Farrer Park

There is plentiful car parking at the public tennis courts, and the site also has a swimming complex and a stadium with a running track for you to enjoy after your tennis game. City Square Mall and United Square are not far, just a bus ride away.

Tennis balls are not provided at the centre, so bring your own for social play; TAG coaches supply balls for lessons. The water fountain is outside the tennis courts, so you are advised to bring your own water bottle. Male and female washrooms are available just outside the courts.

Other TAG Tennis Venues in Central Singapore

If Farrer Park is fully booked, TAG coaches at several other courts in and around the city centre: Novena, Orchard, Novotel Singapore on Stevens, ActiveSG Kallang, ActiveSG St Wilfred, ActiveSG Burghley and ActiveSG MOE Evans Road. For play out of the sun and rain, TAG manages Winchester Tennis Arena, Singapore’s only public indoor tennis courts.

All ten public centres are listed on our ActiveSG tennis lessons page, and every club, condominium and school court we teach at is on the venues page.

Pickleball Near Farrer Park

If you or your family want to try pickleball, PickleChoo runs dedicated pickleball courts in Singapore – PickleChoo Arena at One-North, PickleChoo Prime on New Industrial Road and PickleChoo Apex at Henderson – and TAG runs pickleball lessons with the same coaching structure as our tennis programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book a court at ActiveSG Farrer Park Tennis Centre?

Courts are booked through MyActiveSG, from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily. The booking window opens two weeks ahead and the courts go quickly, so book as early as you can. Book the Farrer Park courts here.

How much does a private tennis lesson at Farrer Park cost?

Private tennis lessons at Farrer Park are between $115/hr and $135/hr, depending on the coach and the programme. The ActiveSG court fee is paid separately to Sport Singapore. See our pricing page.

Do I need to bring my own tennis balls and water?

Yes. Tennis balls are not provided at the centre, and the water fountain is located outside the courts, so bring your own balls and water bottle. TAG coaches supply balls for lessons.

Can complete beginners take lessons at Farrer Park?

Yes. Public courts are where most of our adult beginners start, and our coaches teach from the very first grip. See beginner tennis lessons.

Is there parking at Farrer Park Tennis Centre?

Yes. There is plentiful car parking at the centre, which also houses a swimming complex and a stadium with a running track.

How do I arrange a lesson at Farrer Park?

WhatsApp or call TAG International Tennis Academy on +65 9029 8400, or use our contact page. Tell us the times that suit you and we will confirm a coach and the court to book.