A guide to playing tennis
Most of North Seattle’s tennis courts let you turn up and play.
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North Seattle
North Seattle
Ten outdoor courts sit at the east end of Woodland Park, with free parking and lights for evening sessions. The venue hosts the Seattle City Open every summer.
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.
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.
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.
Green Lake East has three outdoor courts beside the Green Lake Community Center.
Shoreview Park is a large city park in Shoreline, just north of Seattle, with wooded trails, off-leash dog areas, and a playground alongside its four outdoor tennis courts. It's a relaxed, family-friendly spot for a casual match, with one court also lined for pickleball.
A public park tennis facility in North Seattle, tucked next to Meadowbrook Playfield off 30th Ave NE. It's a straightforward spot for a casual hit or a lesson, with plenty of on-site parking.
Lower Woodland Playfield in Seattle has four outdoor hard courts known as Upper Woodland, set among trees along N 50th Street.
Yes. We list 6 venues in North Seattle that offer free play. Check each venue’s details for conditions and any charges.
Yes. We list 3 venues with indoor courts in North Seattle.
30 venues allow walk-in play. Check the venue page for booking and contact details where available.
Yes. 34 venues in North Seattle are open to the public; 4 venues are members-only.
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