Top tennis courts in New Orleans
Tennis Courts in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans plays year-round thanks to its subtropical climate, with public courts at City Park — the sprawling 1,300-acre green space near Mid-City — and Audubon Park in Uptown, both beloved by players from across the metro.
Notable venues:City Park Tennis Center
Tennis in New Orleans
A local guide to the New Orleans tennis scene.
Notable Facilities
Did You Know?
- City Park has one of the largest public tennis centers in the entire South with 26 courts
- Post-Katrina facilities were rebuilt and significantly improved
Best Time to Play
Best outdoor play October–April; very hot humid summers.
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