Palega Recreation Center Tennis Courts

Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › Tennis Courts in McLaren Park, Portola & Visitacion Valley

Palega Recreation Center at 500 Felton Street has 2 lighted tennis courts, both walk-up only: first come, first served, with no reservations on rec.us. It is the only lighted tennis site in the McLaren Park and Portola area.

Where the courts are

Rec & Park lists tennis courts, athletic fields and picnic areas at the site, which also has a large playground, a gymnasium, a baseball diamond, basketball, soccer, ping pong and a community garden. It does not say which side to enter from.

Courts and walk-up play

There are no reservation rows to list for this site: the city tennis directory shows 2 courts, 0 reservable and 2 walk-up, and Palega is not one of the sites on rec.us. See how to book a tennis court for the sites that take reservations.

On a walk-up court, the city’s rules apply: a 5-minute warm-up, one set or 30 minutes when others are waiting, and doubles when four or more are waiting. More in the walk-up courts guide.

Hours, lights and restrooms

Park hours: 6am to 10pm per Rec & Park.
Lights: yes, per the city tennis directory. See all lighted courts.
Restrooms: yes, 8am to 8pm per Rec & Park.
Rec center building: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, closed Sunday and Monday, per Rec & Park.
Wall: no tennis practice wall is listed.

Getting there on Muni

54 Felton: stops at Bacon St & Somerset St and Bacon St & Goettingen St.
9 San Bruno: stops at San Bruno Ave & Felton St.

If the courts are full

The nearest other public courts in McLaren Park & Portola:

McLaren Park, Mansell Street and John F Shelley Drive: 6 reservable courts, no lights, with restrooms.

Nearby neighborhoods: Excelsior & Outer Mission and Bayview & Hunters Point.

Tip: Palega is the lighted walk-up option in this area. If it is busy, McLaren Park has 6 reservable courts, so booking ahead there is the reliable backup.

FAQ

Can I reserve the Palega tennis courts?

No. Both courts are walk-up only, first come, first served.

Does Palega Recreation Center have lights?

Yes. The city tennis directory lists lights for both courts.

Are there restrooms at Palega?

Yes, open 8am to 8pm per Rec & Park.

Source: SF Rec & Park: Palega Recreation Center, rec.us: SF Rec & Park, Tennis Court Directory, Walk-Up Tennis Court Rules, SFMTA route pages for the 54 and 9, checked October 2026.

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