A guide to playing tennis

Clay Tennis Courts in Bay Area

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Bay Area clay play splits between two public parks and a members’ tennis center. The parks offer different experiences: San Francisco has a single walk-on clay court, while the South Peninsula park pairs clay with hard courts and requires a reservation.

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YMCA Fort Scott Tennis Courts

Two outdoor Presidio YMCA tennis courts at Fort Scott, with lights for evening play. Tennis members book online, while nonmembers may call the YMCA to reserve and pay the published court-use fee.

Courts
2 courts · Clay · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMWed: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Price
from $20
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Holbrook Palmer Park

Holbrook Palmer Park is a leafy, historic public park in Atherton, with tennis courts set among trails, gardens, and picnic areas. It's a relaxed spot for local play, with six outdoor courts including a dedicated clay court and a court that doubles for pickleball.

Courts
6 courts · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Unconfirmed — check before you go
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