Mission Hills Racquet and Swim Club

I am the Tennis Director of the Northern California Chinese Culture-Athletic Federation (NCCCAF) and the head provider of the Bay Area Tennis UTR Club. Over the past five years, as an organizer, I’ve been fortunate to work with many tennis captains and players in the Bay Area and hold numerous events at Mission Hills Club, a place we proudly call our home. Nestled at the foot of Mission Hills and surrounded by lush greenery, the club has 13 tennis courts and offers one of the most beautiful natural environments and best playing conditions in the Bay Area. Playing tennis at Mission Hills is truly an enjoyable experience. For the past five years, the Zijing Cup Alumni Tennis Team Championships, one of the most beloved events among alumni tennis players, has been held here every year. Each summer, the SO Cup, one of the highest-level amateur tournaments, attracts top players, including former WTA players and competitors who have played in the US Open, to Mission Hills. They all praise the club’s outstanding tennis facilities and atmosphere. Compared with other clubs such as Bay Club, Mission Hills focuses its limited resources on enhancing the core value of membership, court access and playing experience. Although it doesn’t have luxurious locker rooms or other high-end amenities, this approach allows members to enjoy lower membership fees while fully experiencing what truly matters: great tennis courts. If you are a tennis lover, I wholeheartedly recommend Mission Hills Club. A quick side note, the club manager, John Chen, is an alumnus of University of Chicago, a professional administrator, and a passionate USTA 4.5C (UTR 7.5) tennis player. He’s friendly, helpful, and has been an active supporter of the Bay Area tennis community for many years. If you love tennis, you’ll definitely have plenty in common with him. Because Mission Hills is surrounded by trees and nature, parking spaces are somewhat limited. Normally, parking is not an issue, but during large tournaments, it can be harder to find a spot. Players and spectators may need to park in nearby residential areas or across the street at the commercial plaza, only about a 3–5 minute walk away. There was a review from a person named Philip H, which was completely unreasonable. For all our tournaments, we clearly instruct participants and spectators to follow the parking rules. Any illegal parking will result in towing. Mr. Philip H parked his car on prohibited areas such as grass and tree roots, which caused damage to the club property. He must take responsibility for his own actions.

I thoroughly enjoyed my expierence here.... I have 3 kids that attended ages 10, 8 and 4. My 10 and 8 year old did not know so much as to even doggy paddle when we started. A month later after attending sessions 1-2x a week they both are swimming in the deep end now. They are continuing to improve and learn new techniques and I am so very grateful. The staff are patient and kind, the pool is heated making the expierence even better for the kids to learn. I have enjoyed our time and expierence here. Highly recommend.

I tried to contact the owner of this club in vain and felt they have blocked my phone number. Therefore I was forced to write this review. On 10/5/25, I went to this club and planned to watch the tournament held that day. When I first arrived, I found it very hard to find a parking space, I drove in the parking circle 2-3 times, still unable to find a spot on the paved road. Then I parked at a spot between two tall trees off the road in the club. Thinking it wouldn't block the road. Then went in to watch. 10 min. later I saw a friend attending this tournament. She said she felt upset becasue her car was towed. I started to have a bad feeling. Went straight back to check my car. First I thought my car was stolen and called 911. Then Police said it was towed. I was very surprised at their efficiency. Like predators have been waiting for their preys. It caused me more than $600 to get the car back. The towing company said the owner hired them. This is the first club I ever know would tow their valued/potential customers' cars. This club is short of parking spots and is not designed to hold a tournament like it. At least the operation team should have people there or have enough/clear signs everywhere to direct people to park somewhere else. For my case, I didn't even see one at the time I parked. The tow sign was placed further inside the club area. People/players come with a good mood to see the event and get a big hammer blow on themselves. Is this right? I think the owner should start to think about it. I will encourage more people to come out and say what they think. I strongly recommend not to come to this club. There is a big predator waiting for you.

I'm extremely disappointed with my experience at Missions Racquet and Swim Club. As a lap swimmer, I was consistently frustrated with the lack of pool space. Despite being a member, I'd arrive for my laps only to find the pool taken over by classes and teams. It made it impossible to get a decent swim in. But the final straw was when they closed the pool without notice while I was in the middle of my laps. No warning, no notice - just a closed pool. When I complained to the pool director, I was met with a dismissive response that said, "We're aware of the situation." No apology, no solution, no effort to improve. The classes I've observed are more like moral lectures than swim classes, with coaches lounging around the pool instead of coaching. The restrooms are consistently dirty, and the pool area is always under construction. It's clear that member satisfaction isn't a priority. Be cautious of their billing practices - they charge the following month in advance, and canceling is a nightmare. It took 3-4 emails to finally get my membership canceled, and even then, I had to fight for it. Overall, I'd advise others to think twice before joining Missions Racquet and Swim Club. The lack of customer service, poor pool management, and questionable business practices make it a frustrating and stressful experience.

Got our family membership about a year ago, we came almost every afternoon on the weekdays. We love those tall trees which provide us some shade from getting sunburned. Also, the manager John is very kind to everyone and keen to help you find same-level hitting partners. Not even mentioned about well-maintained courts and friendly staffs/members. Highly recommended!