Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › Tennis Courts in Mission
James Rolph Jr. Playground at Potrero and Cesar Chavez Street has 2 lighted tennis courts. Both are free walk-up courts, first come, first served, with no reservations on rec.us.
Where the courts are
The playground is at Potrero Avenue and Cesar Chavez Street. Rec & Park lists a baseball field, a basketball court and community rooms at the site.
Courts and walk-up play
| Court | How to play | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | Walk-up, first come, first served | No booking |
There are no reservable courts here, so there is nothing to book on rec.us. See how to book a tennis court for courts that take reservations.
When you play on an open court, the city’s walk-up rules apply: a 5-minute warm-up, one set (30 minutes if rallying), giving up the court after the set when others are waiting, and taking the next court together for doubles when four players are waiting. More in the walk-up courts guide and court etiquette.
Hours, lights and restrooms
- Park hours: 5am to midnight, per Rec & Park.
- Lights: yes. See all lighted courts.
- Restrooms: yes, per the Rec & Park tennis directory. Rec & Park lists restroom hours of 8am to 8pm in spring and summer and 8am to 5:30pm in fall and winter; these are posted for the park, so check that they cover the courts.
- Wall: not listed by Rec & Park.
Getting there on Muni
- 9 San Bruno: inbound stop at Potrero Ave & 25th St.
- 33 Ashbury/18th: stops at 25th St & Potrero Ave.
If the courts are full
Other public courts in Mission, all with lights:
- Mission Playground, 19th and Linda: 2 walk-up courts.
- Mission Dolores Park, 19th and Dolores Street: 6 courts with lights.
- Jose Coronado Playground, 21st and Folsom Street: 1 walk-up court.
Nearby neighborhoods: Potrero Hill & Mission Bay, Bernal Heights and Noe Valley.
Tip: with lights and no reservations, this is a practical place for an evening set. If both courts are busy, Jose Coronado, Mission Playground and the walk-up courts at Mission Dolores Park are other lighted options in the Mission.
FAQ
Can you reserve the tennis courts at James Rolph Jr. Playground?
No. Both courts are walk-up, first come, first served.
Are the James Rolph Jr. tennis courts lighted?
Yes, Rec & Park lists lights at the courts.
What are the walk-up rules at James Rolph Jr. Playground?
A 5-minute warm-up, one set (30 minutes if rallying), giving up the court after the set when others are waiting, and taking the next court together for doubles when four players are waiting.
Source: SF Rec & Park: James Rolph Jr. Playground, Walk-Up Tennis Court Rules, SFMTA route pages for the 9 and 33, checked October 2026.
Related guides
- Tennis Courts in Mission
- How to Book a Tennis Court in San Francisco
- Lighted Tennis Courts in San Francisco for Night Play
- How to Get a Walk-Up Tennis Court in San Francisco
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