Are there free public tennis courts in St. Louis?

Yes — St. Louis City Parks and St. Louis County Parks maintain free public courts at Forest Park and Willmore Park, along with additional facilities throughout the metro area.

How many tennis courts are in St. Louis?

Tennis courts in St. Louis span public parks, recreation centers, and private clubs, with the count shifting as facilities are renovated or rebuilt.

Do I need to book a tennis court in advance in St. Louis?

It depends on the facility. Most public park courts in St. Louis are first-come, first-served, while private clubs and indoor centers typically require a reservation.

Tennis Courts in St. Louis, MO

St. Louis has a strong public court tradition anchored by Forest Park — one of the largest urban parks in the country — whose well-maintained courts draw players from the Central West End, Clayton, and University City neighborhoods year-round.

July 5, 1879

Dwight Davis Born

1900

Davis Cup Founded

Top tennis courts in St. Louis

Reservoir Park Tennis Courts

4.7(24 reviews)

1947-1999 Compton Hill Pl, St. Louis

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Tower Grove Park Tennis Center

4.5(78 reviews)

4360 Northwest Dr, St. Louis

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Francis Park

4.8(1513 reviews)

Eichelberger St & Donovan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109, USA

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Benton Park Tennis Courts

4.6(10 reviews)

3122-3180 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis

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Dwight Davis Tennis Center

4.6(103 reviews)

5620 Grand Dr, St. Louis

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Tennis in St. Louis

A local guide to the St. Louis tennis scene.

Tennis History

1900

Dwight Davis of St. Louis creates and captains the first Davis Cup, played at Longwood Cricket Club, Boston

1904

Tennis included in the St. Louis Summer Olympics — played on dirt courts at Washington University

Did You Know?

Birthplace of the Davis Cup — Dwight Davis, born in St. Louis in 1879, created the competition in 1900
Forest Park hosted tennis during the 1904 Summer Olympics