Hall of Fame Tennis Club

My dad, Daniel Robillard, dedicated 20 years of his life as the superintendent of the courts and grounds at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. During his tenure, he worked tirelessly to maintain the venue's beauty and functionality, contributing significantly to its community and events. Despite using very dated machines that had no covers in the winter and bent due to rocks under the baselines, my dad ensured the grass was healthy and vibrant green. He worked hard during the ATP tennis tournaments held there to maintain proper grass playing courts and assisted any member with questions. Despite the constant flux of New England weather, my dad always ensured the grass remained lush, a standard not upheld since his departure. He also collaborated with other staff to ensure a smooth transition from events back to tennis courts for the public members to use. My dad's staff, though changing year to year, deeply respected his attention to detail, teamwork-driven attitude, and tireless efforts. Unfortunately, my dad and brother were abruptly let go without proper acknowledgment of their dedication and years of service. Despite their commitment, which included staying overnight, shoveling snow on the grounds in winter, working long hours on hot, humid summer days, installing windscreens, and pulling out tarps during rainstorms to prevent flooding, amongst other things. I would give a 1-star rating if considering mostly the way my dad and brother were let go unkindly, but I am leaving 4 stars to highlight our cherished memories and the good times when the Tennis Hall of Fame was still in its golden era, which sadly no longer remains. When the Hall of Fame hosted folk and jazz festivals, my dad played a pivotal role in setting up vendor tents and stages, meeting many amazing musicians along the way. He and his team meticulously picked up all the trash by hand after each event, ensuring the grounds remained pristine. My siblings and I worked alongside our dad, learning the value of perseverance. My brother served as his assistant for years, while my two sisters and I had our first jobs in the museum. We all enjoyed the tennis tournaments and museum and helped prepare for various events, creating lasting memories. My dad and brother had a true green thumb and maintained the courts, foliage, flowers, and grounds beautifully—a standard not upheld today. Although the manner of their departure was unjust, I'm grateful for the fond memories we created with our dad and the team. The least the Hall of Fame could do to honor his legacy is to place a brick in the pathway with his name on it: Daniel Robillard. His contributions deserve recognition and remembrance. *Note: The photos included are from when my dad ensured the grass was healthy and vibrant green #nofilter.*

Not really a tennis fan but had to add this to my list of hall of fame that I went to. The architecture on the building was cool. Grass courts

The stories within the grounds of this museum. Where it all started in 1881 first US tennis tournament… that eventually became the US Open. These courts are open to the public for a fee of course. If you ever wanted to play some lawn tennis what better place to start than here. It’s a great museum for any tennis fan or Newport/RI history

Perfect for anyone who enjoys tennis. Decent museum and a very SW19 feel.

Lovely cute museum with a lot of historic artifacts and details about the history of the game and its evolution. There are videos and VR station and nice gist store. It's all situated really in a nice presentation in a beautiful place around the historic grass court in the middle. If you like tennis don't miss it.

Fantastic experience! Such history! This is a must visit for tennis enthusiasts!

Very cool, even if you arent a huge tennis person its an interesting place to see.

Our family are all tennis lovers. Enjoyed the beautifully kept courts and found the display and history of court tennis to be fascinating.

Lawn tennis, hall of fame and small enough tournament to sit up real close!

Very interesting place to visit if you have interest in tennis. Many displays of racquets, balls, outfits, and the evolution of the game. Lots of history on the greats of the sport. They have 13 grass courts that you can rent. The courts are in great condition. We spent over two hours in the facility. There is an admission charge.