A guide to playing tennis
Some of North Peninsula’s tennis courts you can book are free, and most 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.
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.
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.
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.
Eight outdoor hard courts at Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, open to the public alongside regular school use. A no-frills community spot for a casual hit, with courts also shared for badminton and volleyball.
Seven public hard courts at Carlmont High School in Belmont, open to the community outside school use. It's a straightforward, no-frills spot for a casual match or practice session, a short drive from central Belmont.
Ray Park is a easygoing neighborhood park in Burlingame with two outdoor hard courts open to anyone, first come first served. It shares the grounds with a playground, picnic tables and a fenced dog run, making it more of a friendly local hangout than a dedicated tennis destination — a good pick for a casual, no-fuss match.