Parnell Lawn Tennis Club is a members' club on the Auckland Domain, off Maunsell Street and a short walk from Auckland Museum. It was founded on 12 August 1872 and is marking 150 years. Its eight floodlit astroturf courts sit below clubrooms that overlook them, among open grounds and mature trees. The club plays in Tennis Auckland interclub competitions, and its Club Champs draw an average of 350 entries over two months. Wednesday nights from 6 to 8pm are club nights, with players grouped by ability and new players welcome to come along for a trial. Wednesday mornings from 9am to 1pm are for ladies only. Juniors get free coaching on Saturdays, split by age.
The clubrooms have couches, a fire for winter and a bar with professional staff. The bar is open from noon to 10:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, and from noon to 11:30pm from Wednesday to Sunday, except statutory holidays. Members can watch matches from the surrounding decks, and there is a barbecue on the top deck for members. Visitors sign in at the clubroom entrance and pay a $20 visitor fee (as at 2026) before they play, and may play three times before they are encouraged to join. Approved tennis attire is required. Our pick in Parnell for a Wednesday evening on the astroturf, followed by a drink on the deck.