Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › Tennis Courts in Castro & Corona Heights
States Street Playground at 86 States Street has 2 tennis courts without lights. Both are free walk-up courts, first come, first served, with no reservations on rec.us.
Where the courts are
The playground is at 86 States Street. Rec & Park lists a playground, a community garden, a basketball court and outdoor pickleball. The Randall Museum is next door, per Rec & Park.
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: none. For evening play see all lighted courts.
- Restrooms: the Rec & Park tennis directory lists none at the courts, although the facility page lists restrooms at the playground, so check on site.
- Wall: not listed by Rec & Park.
Getting there on Muni
- 37 Corbett: outbound stop at Roosevelt Way & Museum Way.
If the courts are full
Other public courts in Castro & Corona Heights, all walk-up and without lights:
- Peixotto Playground, 15th Street and Roosevelt: 2 courts.
- Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood Street: 1 court, with restrooms.
For lights, Mission Dolores Park in Mission has six lighted courts.
Tip: Peixotto Playground is the closest other public tennis site, so if both States Street courts are in use, check it next.
FAQ
Can you reserve the tennis courts at States Street Playground?
No. Both courts are walk-up, first come, first served.
Are the States Street tennis courts lighted?
No. Rec & Park lists no lights at the courts.
What are the walk-up rules at States Street?
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: States Street Playground, Walk-Up Tennis Court Rules, SFMTA route pages for the 37, checked October 2026.
Related guides
- Tennis Courts in Castro & Corona Heights
- How to Book a Tennis Court in San Francisco
- How to Get a Walk-Up Tennis Court in San Francisco
- Lighted Tennis Courts in San Francisco for Night Play
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