North Park Tennis Courts

North Park Tennis Courts offers a fantastic, budget-friendly way to get the family active and introduce kids to tennis. With multiple free public courts available on a first-come, first-served basis, it's an ideal spot for impromptu family matches, teaching beginners the basics, or letting older kids practice their serves while getting some fresh air.

• ✓Multiple well-maintained courts with no fees or reservations required
• ✓Perfect learning environment for kids new to tennis
• ✓Great exercise opportunity for the whole family
• ✓Courts open 12 hours daily, seven days a week for flexible scheduling
• ✓Located within North Park, so you can combine with other park activities

1. 1.Arrive early morning (right at 8:00 AM) on weekends to snag a court before they fill up,courts can get busy mid-morning through afternoon
2. 2.Bring your own rackets, balls, and water bottles as there are no rentals or concessions on-site
3. 3.Pack extra tennis balls since kids will inevitably hit some over the fence,label them with your name
4. 4.If courts are full, use wait time to practice ball drills on the grass or visit the adjacent North Park playground
5. 5.Consider bringing a bucket of balls for practice drills to keep younger kids engaged longer

Weekday mornings (8:00-10:00 AM) or early evenings (6:00-8:00 PM) offer the best chance of open courts with fewer crowds. Spring and fall provide ideal temperatures, while summer mornings beat the heat.

Courts are completely free with no reservation system,just show up and claim an available court. Parking is available in the North Park lots along Tennis Court Road. No equipment rentals available, so bring your own gear.

Courts are open year-round (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily), but best utilized spring through fall. Winter play possible on mild days, though courts may have snow/ice coverage. Peak season runs May through September when demand is highest.

Stop by North Park Lounge for family-friendly pub food including burgers and sandwiches, or head to Panera Bread on Perry Highway (about 5 minutes away) for quick, healthy kid-approved options after working up an appetite on the courts.