Top tennis courts in San Francisco
Tennis Courts in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's court scene punches above its compact footprint, with well-maintained public facilities at Golden Gate Park's Panhandle courts, Dolores Park, and Buena Vista Park drawing dedicated players from the Mission, Castro, and Richmond districts.
21
Goldman Tennis Center Courts
$27M
Renovation Cost
1884
CA Tennis Club Founded
Tennis in San Francisco
A local guide to the San Francisco tennis scene.
Notable Facilities
Tennis History
1884
California Tennis Club founded — the oldest tennis club west of the Mississippi
1894
Public tennis courts established in Golden Gate Park
2021
Goldman Tennis Center reopens after $27M renovation with 21 courts and lights for night play
Did You Know?
- California Tennis Club (1886) is one of the oldest tennis clubs west of the Mississippi
- Golden Gate Park has hosted tennis since the late 1800s
Best Time to Play
Cool Mediterranean; mild year-round but foggy summers; wind can affect play.
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