A guide to playing tennis
Some of North Peninsula’s tennis courts for evening play are free, and about half let you turn up and play.
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Bay Club South San Francisco is an indoor tennis and pickleball club near Daly City. Members may bring accompanied guests to play under Bay Club’s guest policy.
Leo J. Ryan Park in Foster City has six public outdoor tennis courts beside a lagoon, near shopping and the library.
Washington Park in Burlingame has outdoor tennis courts near downtown and the Caltrain station. The park also has a playground, picnic areas and a community center.
A public tennis facility in Central Park, San Mateo, offering free walk-up play for locals and visitors alike. Six courts sit under tree cover, with free first-come, first-served play.
Beresford Park's four outdoor tennis courts are a public facility in San Mateo, set on a hillside within the park's green surroundings. Open daily from early morning to late evening, and pickleball players share the courts using temporary nets.
A private indoor tennis club in Burlingame, part of the Bay Club network, with six hard courts under championship lighting and balcony viewing for spectators. Alongside tennis, the club also runs pickleball, making it a solid pick for members who want both sports under one indoor roof.
Highlands Park is a public city park in the hills of San Carlos. Its five outdoor hard tennis courts sit alongside soccer and baseball fields.
A public park court in San Carlos on the Peninsula, tucked into a family-friendly park that also hosts baseball, soccer and hiking trails. It's a solid pick for a laid-back outdoor hit close to home, with parking on site.
We list 14 venues in North Peninsula, including Leo J. Ryan Park, Washington Park and Tennis Courts | Central Park.
Of these venues, 6 allow walk-in use and 1 requires booking. Each venue page shows how to book.
Yes. Of these venues, 3 can be used free of charge; each venue page lists the conditions.