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Tennis Courts for Evening Play in North Seattle

6 venues

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

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01

Lower Woodland Tennis Courts

Ten outdoor courts sit at the east end of Woodland Park, with free parking and lights for evening sessions. Courts 1, 2, 9 and 10 are always open for walk-on play, while the rest can be reserved ahead — and the venue hosts the Seattle City Open every summer.

Courts
10 courts · Concrete · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price
Free
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02

Tennis Center Sand Point

An indoor tennis club at Magnuson Park in North Seattle with ten courts under high ceilings and elevated viewing areas. Members may reserve courts and bring paying guests. Long weekday hours support early and evening play, alongside coaching and clinics.

Courts
10 courts · Hard · Indoor
Access
Members and guests
Hours
Mon–Fri: 5:45 AM – 11:15 PMSat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price
from $40
Hours, booking and sources
03

University of Washington Intramural Activities Building (IMA)

The IMA Building is the University of Washington's flagship campus recreation center in Seattle, home to 11 outdoor tennis courts alongside basketball, squash, racquetball and more inside one huge multi-sport complex. It's an easygoing, first-come-first-served scene, open mainly to UW students, staff and their authorized guests rather than the general public.

Courts
11 courts · Outdoor
Access
Students, staff and visitors
Hours
Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PMSat–Sun: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PMPublished park, school, club, or pool hours are not confirmed as tennis-court hours; check before visiting. Hours from Google Maps (these are the school's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
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04

Laurelhurst Park Tennis Courts

Laurelhurst Park Tennis Courts sit in a leafy, old-growth Seattle neighborhood park, just west of the community center. It's a relaxed, community-feel spot for a casual match, with a hitting wall on-site for solo practice.

Courts
4 courts · Concrete · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PMHours from Google Maps (these are the park's hours); the venue's own page may state different court hours.
Price
Free · from $16
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05

Shoreline Park Pickleball and Tennis Courts

Two free outdoor hard courts in a Shoreline city park just north of Seattle, sharing a fenced area with the neighborhood's popular pickleball scene. It's a relaxed, walk-up spot for a casual match, with restrooms and water on site.

Courts
2 courts · Hard · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 7:00 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
Hours, booking and sources

Plan your visit

Where can I find tennis courts for evening play in North Seattle?

We list 6 venues in North Seattle, including Lower Woodland Tennis Courts, Laurelhurst Park Tennis Courts and Shoreline Park Pickleball and Tennis Courts.

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

Of these venues, 3 allow walk-in use. Each venue page shows how to book.

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

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