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Membership-owned facility offering tennis instruction for all skill levels, plus a pool and a restaurant.
The club features a heated Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, ensuring comfortable swimming conditions. Additionally, there is a separate kiddie pool available for younger members. Specific temperature settings for the pools are not publicly detailed, beyond the main pool being heated.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Racquet Club of St Petersburg is described as having great, well-maintained clay courts and being a 'hidden gem,' but it faces significant post-hurricane damage, including a closed pool, moldy smells, and a filthy locker room. Reviewers noted a confusing waiting list despite frequently empty courts, inconsistent information from staff about court availability, and a complete lack of response to inquiries for private lessons. The club is estimated to need substantial funds for repairs, leading one reviewer to suggest an associate membership model to generate revenue. Separately, Tour de Pizza, now in a new location, received overwhelmingly positive reviews for its delicious 'healthy-ish' pizzas, plans for an expanded menu, and new full bar.
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Reviews
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July 29th, 2025Stephen Brownell
It’s a hidden gem of Saint Petersburg. Definitely worth getting on the waiting list if you’d love playing tennis on great clay courts.
June 4th, 2025John Reego
I tried to join the Racquet Club of St Petersburg in 2025, about 6 months ago, a few months after the hurricanes. I was told that there was a waiting list and added my name to the list. I was somewhat confused because the courts were practically empty. The pool was closed and the facility smelled like mold. Due to water damage the pro shop was moved to an upper level. I had to go up a very rickety stairway to reach the upper level. I had a bite to eat in the cafe. The crab cakes were excellent. Afterwards I went to the washroom in the men's locker room. The locker room was very small, filthy, smelled bad, and looked like a cyclone had hit it. The courts are nearby to where I live. The clay courts are well maintained. Every so often I stop by and find that only one or two courts are in use. Given the hurricane damage I figure that the club needs about 2 million to really fix up the place, and probably more if they wanted to build a new clubhouse. When I come in the morning and ask why the courts are empty, I am told that everyone plays in the afternoon. When I come by in the afternoon, I am told that everyone plays in the morning. I told the receptionist that I only would like to hit with the ball machine when the courts are not in use as I am recovering from a knee injury. I am told that there is a waiting list, while constantly looking at 90% empty courts. I was also told that nobody from the waiting list has been made a member for several months. Given that the club needs money why not create an associate membership where associate members can only reserve courts 24 or 48 hours in advance? On top of that, the courts are closed for several hours during the mid-day. Without overloading the facility about 400 associate members could be added on a provisionary basis. This would add 864K per year in needed revenue. What am I missing?
May 9th, 2025John Sandoval
Made inquires about a private lesson. No one answered the phone. No one returned a call after leaving a voice message. No one returned an email message created on their website. I guess they don't need the business.
February 19th, 2022Debbie Demel
We were actually dining at Tour de Pizza's new home, not playing tennis. We're SO happy to have them back in the neighborhood! Great healthy-ish pizzas and plans for an expanded menu of seasonal pasta dishes and other delights. Oh, and they now have a full bar.
February 7th, 2022DJ Tony
Delicious pizza and great drinks made by Cody and Matt at Tour De Pizza. 🍕
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 8:00 – 11:00 AM |
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| Monday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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