Gladstone Tennis Club is a community tennis club at 120 Gladstone Road in Parnell, central Auckland. It has five floodlit astroturf courts, with LED lights for early morning and evening play, and a recently refurbished clubhouse. The club offers social and competitive play, with professional coaching for juniors and seniors. Trent and the coaching team run group and individual lessons for all ages and abilities. There are organised mixed doubles, and a free mixed match play evening run by the head coach. Membership includes a FOB key for club access, and the club asks members to renew to keep that access. The club has a large junior membership.
Members who have written about the club say it is welcoming and family-friendly, and that the location is easy to get to and the courts are in good condition. One said there is always something on, from social events to tournaments, and that beginners and experienced players both find what they need. The club says it wants to grow tennis in Auckland through its coaching, its community outreach and its social programme. For someone in Parnell or central Auckland who wants a tennis club with coaching for every level and a busy social side, Gladstone is a clear pick.