Bernal Heights Tennis Courts

Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › San Francisco Tennis Courts by Neighborhood

Bernal Heights has a walk-up court at Holly Park and two reservable courts at St. Mary’s Rec Center on the south side of the hill.

Bernal Heights has 2 public tennis sites with 3 courts.

Courts

Holly Park

Address: Holly Park Circle
Courts: 1 (walk-up only)
Lights: no
Restrooms: yes
Rec & Park facility page

St. Mary’s Rec Center

Address: Murray and Justin Drive
Courts: 2 (all reservable)
Lights: no
Restrooms: yes
Releases 7 days ahead at 8am
Rec & Park facility page

Booking and walk-up play

Reservable Rec & Park courts are booked on rec.us for $5 per court per hour. See how to book a tennis court for release times and limits. Walk-up courts are first come, first served; the posted rules ask players to give up the court after one set or 30 minutes when others are waiting (see court etiquette).

FAQ

Which tennis courts in Bernal Heights have lights?

None of the public courts in Bernal Heights have lights. The nearest lighted courts are Mission Dolores Park in Mission, Mission Playground in Mission, James Rolph Jr. Playground in Mission. See all lighted courts.

Can I play in Bernal Heights without a reservation?

Yes. These sites have walk-up courts: Holly Park. Reservable courts are also open to walk-up play when nobody has booked them, and a booking that nobody claims 15 minutes after the start becomes walk-up time.

Source: SF Rec & Park Tennis Court Directory and facility pages, checked October 2026. Court details change; check the posted signs.

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