A guide to playing tennis

Tennis Courts for Evening Play in Downtown Seattle

6 venues

About half of Downtown Seattle’s tennis courts for evening play are free, and most let you turn up and play.

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Downtown Seattle

Places to play

01

Seattle Tennis Club

A historic private tennis club overlooking Lake Washington, Seattle Tennis Club has hosted the Washington State Open every year since its founding in 1890. Members and their guests play across indoor and outdoor courts with lake and mountain views, alongside a clubhouse restaurant and pro shop.

Courts
19 courts · 6 indoor · 13 outdoor
Access
Members and guests
Hours
Daily: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PMPublished park or club hours are not confirmed as tennis-court hours; check before visiting.
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02

Volunteer Park Tennis Courts

Four public outdoor courts in Seattle's Volunteer Park, with the two upper courts set along the park's main concourse next to the Seattle Asian Art Museum and Isamu Noguchi's "Black Sun" sculpture. It's a relaxed, park setting for casual and drop-in play, with the two lower courts lit for evening matches.

Courts
4 courts · Concrete · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PMPublished park or club hours are not confirmed as tennis-court hours; check before visiting. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
Price
Free · from $16
Hours, booking and sources
03

Cal Anderson Park

Cal Anderson Park is in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Saved reporting describes one remaining outdoor tennis court also used for dodgeball; the wider park includes basketball, play areas and other recreation facilities.

Courts
1 court · Concrete · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 4:00 AM – 11:30 PMPublished park, school, club, or pool hours are not confirmed as tennis-court hours; check before visiting. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
Price
Free · from $16
Hours, booking and sources
04

Miller Playfield Tennis Courts

Miller Playfield in Seattle’s Capitol Hill has two public courts shared by tennis and pickleball beside a playground and sports fields. Reserve through Amy Yee Tennis Center; unreserved courts are first-come, first-served for up to 90 minutes.

Courts
2 courts · Concrete · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PMPublished park, school, club, or pool hours are not confirmed as tennis-court hours; check before visiting. Hours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
Price
from $16/hr
Hours, booking and sources
05

Madison Park Tennis Courts

Two outdoor hard courts in Seattle's Madison Park neighborhood, just steps from Lake Washington. It's a laid-back public spot for casual weekday hitting or a pickup match, with the option to reserve ahead or simply walk on when a court's free.

Courts
2 courts · Concrete · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PMHours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
Price
Free
Hours, booking and sources
06

Seattle University Tennis Courts

Seattle University has four outdoor hard tennis courts used by its teams. Public playing access is disputed between a court directory and the university’s membership policy; confirm eligibility before visiting.

Courts
4 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Hours
Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PMSat: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PMSun: 12:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Where can I find tennis courts for evening play in Downtown Seattle?

We list 6 venues in Downtown Seattle, including Volunteer Park Tennis Courts, Cal Anderson Park and Miller Playfield Tennis Courts.

Do I need to book tennis courts for evening play in Downtown Seattle?

Of these venues, 4 allow walk-in use. Each venue page shows how to book.

Are there free tennis courts for evening play in Downtown Seattle?

Yes. Of these venues, 3 can be used free of charge; each venue page lists the conditions.