A guide to playing tennis
About half of South Peninsula’s tennis practice walls (hitting walls) are free, and about half let you turn up and play.
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Cuesta Park in Mountain View has 12 lighted outdoor tennis courts and a lighted hitting wall, along with shade trees, a playground and picnic areas. The city lists an annual USTA open tournament here.
Woodland Vista Swim & Racquet is a quiet, member-owned neighborhood club tucked into a Los Altos residential street. Three lighted outdoor courts and a practice wall serve members and their guests in a relaxed, family-friendly setting with a children's playground alongside.
This Redwood City neighborhood park has two outdoor public tennis courts. Play is free without a booking, and lights allow evening use.
A free, walk-in tennis spot tucked into a quiet Redwood City neighborhood park. Two hard courts and a practice wall make it a relaxed choice for casual games or solo hitting sessions, with a half-court for basketball and picnic tables nearby for hanging out after.
A free, city-run park in Redwood City with four lighted outdoor tennis courts, open to the public first come, first served. It's a solid pick for casual drop-in play with an easy walk-in setup and a practice wall on site for warming up alone.
Foothills Tennis & Swimming Club has tennis facilities. Current player eligibility and booking details are described below.
A quiet neighborhood park court in Palo Alto, good for a casual game without the fuss of booking ahead. Two outdoor courts sit alongside a children's play area, making Hoover Park an easy, low-key option for local walk-in play.
A public park tennis facility tucked behind Rinconada Park in Palo Alto, near the library. Six lit outdoor courts plus a backboard wall make this a solid option for both casual rallies and evening play.
We list 10 venues in South Peninsula, including Cuesta Park, Tennis Courts | Andrew Spinas Park and Tennis Courts | Mezes Park.
Of these venues, 5 allow walk-in use. Each venue page shows how to book.
Yes. Of these venues, 5 can be used free of charge; each venue page lists the conditions.