A guide to playing tennis

Tennis Practice Walls in Seattle

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Almost all of Seattle’s tennis practice walls (hitting walls) are free, and almost all let you turn up and play.

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01

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
02

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
Hours, booking and sources
03

Hiawatha Tennis Courts

This West Seattle park has three outdoor concrete tennis courts. Reserve through Seattle Parks online or through Amy Yee Tennis Center; unreserved courts allow free same-day drop-in play.

Courts
3 courts · Concrete · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 4:00 AM – 11:30 PMPublished park, school, club, or reservation-office 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

Nordstrom Tennis Center

Nordstrom Tennis Center opened in 1989 as the University of Washington Huskies’ home tennis facility. It has hosted the ITA Men’s National Team Indoor Championships five times and has seating for up to 278 spectators.

Courts
6 courts · Hard · Indoor
Access
Students, staff and visitors
Hours
Mon–Fri: 7:45 AM – 9:45 PMSat–Sun: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Hours, booking and sources
05

David Rodgers Tennis Courts

This Queen Anne neighborhood park in Seattle has three outdoor tennis courts and a playground. Courts can be reserved through Seattle Parks; unreserved courts allow first-come drop-in play.

Courts
3 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
Hours, booking and sources
06

Leschi Park Tennis Court

A single outdoor tennis court in Seattle's Leschi Park, a laid-back neighborhood spot by Lake Washington. It's a casual, walk-up option for a quick hit, with the Leschi Market just down the hill for a coffee after.

Courts
1 court · Concrete · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Daily: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price
Free
Hours, booking and sources
07

Ravenna-Eckstein Park Tennis Court

A quiet, secluded single tennis court tucked into Ravenna-Eckstein Park in North Seattle, alongside a community center, playfields, and a community garden. It's a low-key neighborhood spot for a casual hit rather than a competitive club scene.

Courts
1 court · Concrete · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Unconfirmed — check before you go
Price
Free
Hours, booking and sources
08

Eastlake High School Tennis Courts

Six outdoor courts at Eastlake High School in Sammamish, on the Eastside just outside Seattle. Play here is free and open to the public outside school hours, making it a solid low-key option for a hit, with a hitting wall alongside the courts for solo practice.

Courts
6 courts · Outdoor
Access
Public
Hours
Unconfirmed — check before you go
Price
Free
Hours, booking and sources

Plan your visit

Where can I find tennis walls in Seattle?

We list 8 venues in Seattle, including Volunteer Park Tennis Courts, Laurelhurst Park Tennis Courts and Hiawatha Tennis Courts.

Do I need to book tennis walls in Seattle?

Of these venues, 7 allow walk-in use. Each venue page shows how to book.

Are there free tennis walls in Seattle?

Yes. Of these venues, 7 can be used free of charge; each venue page lists the conditions.