The benchmark

A Measured Bounce

Built to play at a 35–40 inch bounce — read every morning.

Surface blend

90/10 Rye / Bluegrass

Perennial Ryegrass for pace and recovery, Kentucky Bluegrass for density that holds through a Midwestern summer.

Engineered rootzone

Imported clay, sand, and soil over rounded river rock

A built profile of dura-edge and blended clay and sand, laid over twelve inches of rounded river rock, chosen above crushed gravel to move water freely through summer deluges. The architecture beneath every bounce.

Agronomic stewardship

Maintained in-house to UMass standards

Turf management handled by the club’s own team, with USTA evaluators and professional consultants assessing the courts.

Lawn Tennis at QCTC

Beyond the Baseline

The experience extends well beyond the grass. The Lawn Tennis Clubhouse offers a refined setting with a full-service bar, grand piano, private locker rooms, and indoor and outdoor gathering spaces overlooking the courts.

Open to the public by reservation, Lawn Tennis at QCTC offers leagues, lessons, clinics, tournaments, social play, and a distinctive venue for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

Book a Grass Court

Courts from above — full complex

Daily Maintenance

Weekly clinics

Lawn Tennis Member Rates
(Per Player/Per Hour)

4 Player Reservation		$10
3 Player Reservation		$13.34
2 Player Reservation		$20
1 Player Reservation		$40

Lawn Tennis Guest Rates
(Per Player/Per Hour)

4 Player Reservation		$25
3 Player Reservation		$33.40
2 Player Reservation		$50
1 Player Reservation		$100
Lawn Tennis Social		$35

Bookable Times are from 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Court reservations must be made 3 hours prior to play.

Court Construction

How These Courts Were Built

Every practical argument points away from grass — expensive, seasonal, demanding. QCTC built anyway, and did it with material carried a thousand river miles to Moline. The full story runs from the riverbed to the first bounce.

Read the Full Story

Summer 2026 · June – August

Lawn Tennis Clinics

Two clinics designed around the geometry of the grass-court game. Played outdoors through mid-August. In inclement weather, all sessions transfer indoors at half price.

Friday · 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Return, Chip, and Charge

On a fast surface, the returner who hesitates loses the point before it starts. This session builds a chip-and-charge vocabulary that turns a defensive shot into forward pressure at the net.

Members

$30

Non-Members

$50

Thursday · 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Lawn Tennis Social

Doubles on grass, with coaching. Coaches read your patterns, pause the point when something’s worth correcting, and offer real-time adjustments. Session ends in the clubhouse.

Members

$45

Non-Members

$65

Inclement weather policy: all Lawn Tennis clinics transfer to indoor courts at half price. Same time, same coaching, different surface.

The Clubhouse

Private Events

The Quad City Tennis Club clubhouse is available to rent for private parties, celebrations, meetings, and special events. With beautiful views of the grounds and the timeless atmosphere of the club, it’s the perfect setting for gatherings both casual and memorable.

Rental Information

Before You Arrive

Visitor Information

Footwear: Smooth-soled tennis shoes only. No trail runners, turf cleats, or running shoes with pronounced tread. The surface demands it.
Season: Grass courts open June 1 through August 16, 2026, weather and surface conditions permitting.
Bookings: All court reservations via CourtReserve. Advance booking required — same-day availability is not guaranteed.
Etiquette: Walk around, not across, adjacent courts. Allow players to complete a point before crossing at the baseline.
Guests: Members may bring guests. A day pass is required for non-members not enrolled in a clinic.