Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › Tennis Courts in Bernal Heights
St. Mary’s Rec Center at Murray and Justin Drive has 2 tennis courts, both reservable on rec.us for $5 per court per hour, with 90-minute slots. The courts have no lights, and rec.us lists hours from 7:30am to 7:30pm.
Where the courts are
Rec & Park lists the rec center at Murray and Justin Drive, and rec.us gives the address as 95 Justin Drive. The site also has a gymnasium, an athletic field and a playground, per Rec & Park.
Courts and booking
| Court | Release | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 days ahead at 8am | 90 minutes, reservable on rec.us |
| 2 | 7 days ahead at 8am | 90 minutes, reservable on rec.us |
Rec & Park limits each person to 1 reservation a day and 3 a week, for individual play only. A booking left empty 15 minutes after the start time becomes walk-up time. See how to book a tennis court.
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
- Court hours: 7:30am to 7:30pm on rec.us (the 6:00pm slot runs during Daylight Saving Time). The park is open 6am to 10pm.
- Lights: none. For evening play see all lighted courts.
- Restrooms: yes, per the Rec & Park tennis directory. Rec & Park lists restroom hours of 8am to 8pm for the rec center site; check that they cover the courts.
- Rec center building: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, closed Sunday and Monday, per Rec & Park.
- Wall: not listed by Rec & Park.
Getting there on Muni
- 23 Monterey: inbound stop at Mission St & Murray St and outbound stop at Crescent Ave & Murray St.
If the courts are full
- Holly Park, Holly Park Circle in Bernal Heights: 1 walk-up court, no lights, with restrooms.
For lights, the nearest lighted courts are in Mission, at Mission Playground, James Rolph Jr. Playground and Mission Dolores Park.
Nearby neighborhoods: Noe Valley, Glen Park & Diamond Heights and Excelsior & Outer Mission.
Tip: both courts release at the same time, 7 days ahead at 8am, so be ready on rec.us right at 8am to get a weekend slot.
FAQ
How do I reserve a tennis court at St. Mary’s Rec Center?
On rec.us, 7 days ahead at 8am, at $5 per court per hour. Both courts are reservable.
Does St. Mary’s Rec Center have lighted tennis courts?
No. Rec.us lists court hours from 7:30am to 7:30pm.
Can I play at St. Mary’s without a reservation?
Only when a court is unbooked, or when a booking is unclaimed 15 minutes after the start. Both courts are reservable.
Source: SF Rec & Park: St. Mary’s Rec Center, rec.us: St. Mary’s, Walk-Up Tennis Court Rules, SFMTA route pages for the 23, checked October 2026.
Related guides
- Tennis Courts in Bernal Heights
- 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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