Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › Tennis Courts in Outer Sunset
Sunset Rec Center at 2201 Lawton Street has 2 tennis courts, both reservable on rec.us for $5 per court per hour, with 90-minute slots from 7:30am to a last start at 4:30pm (6pm during Daylight Saving Time). There are no lights.
Where the courts are
Rec.us places the courts in the middle of the park, next to the basketball courts, and says to enter via 29th Avenue. The site also has a gymnasium, a playground, an athletic field, a baseball diamond, basketball, ping pong and volleyball, per Rec & Park.
Courts and booking
| Court | Release | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | 7 days ahead at 8am | 90 minutes at 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, noon, 1:30pm, 3pm and 4:30pm (6pm during Daylight Saving Time) |
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 available for walk-up play. 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 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
- Court hours: 7:30am to 7:30pm on rec.us. The park is open 6am to 10pm.
- Lights: none, per the city tennis directory.
- 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
- 7 Haight/Noriega: stops at Noriega St & 28th Ave and Noriega St & 29th Ave.
- N Judah: stops at Judah St & 28th Ave.
If the courts are full
Other public courts in Outer Sunset, both walk-up only with restrooms:
- West Sunset Playground, 3225 Ortega Street: 2 lighted courts.
- South Sunset Playground, 40th Avenue and Vicente Street: 1 court, no lights.
Nearby neighborhoods: Inner Sunset & Golden Gate Heights, Parkside and Outer Richmond.
Tip: with no lights and a 7:30pm end to court hours, plan evening play around the last slot, which is 4:30pm (6pm during Daylight Saving Time). Both courts release together at 8am a week out, so there is no later release to wait for.
FAQ
Does Sunset Rec Center have lighted tennis courts?
No. The city tennis directory lists no lights, and rec.us court hours end at 7:30pm.
How do I get to the Sunset Rec Center tennis courts?
Enter via 29th Avenue; the courts are in the middle of the park, next to the basketball courts.
Can I play at Sunset Rec Center without a reservation?
Rec.us says a court left vacant 15 minutes after its reservation time is open for walk-up play. Both courts are reservable.
Source: SF Rec & Park: Sunset Rec Center, rec.us: Sunset, Tennis Court Directory, Walk-Up Tennis Court Rules, SFMTA route pages for the 7 and N Judah, checked October 2026.
Related guides
- Tennis Courts in Outer Sunset
- How to Book a Tennis Court in San Francisco
- West Sunset Playground Tennis Courts: Walk-Up, Lights and Tips
- Tennis Courts in Inner Sunset, Golden Gate Park & Golden Gate Heights
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