Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › Tennis Courts in Haight-Ashbury & Cole Valley
Buena Vista Park, at Buena Vista and Haight, has 2 tennis courts without lights. Court 1 can be reserved on rec.us for $5 per court per hour, and court 2 is a free walk-up court. The site also has 4 pickleball courts, where players must provide their own nets.
Where the courts are
Rec.us gives the address as 198 Buena Vista Avenue East and says the courts are on the eastern side of the park. Rec & Park lists the park at Buena Vista and Haight, with a playground, an off-leash dog area and trails.
Courts and booking
| Court | How to play | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reservable on rec.us, 90-minute slots starting at 7:30am | Opens 7 days ahead at 8am |
| 2 | Walk-up, first come, first served | No booking |
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.
Rec.us lists 4 pickleball courts at the site, reservable 7 days ahead at 8am, and notes that players must provide their own nets. See the pickleball sharing guide.
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: none at the courts, per the Rec & Park tennis directory.
- Wall: not listed by Rec & Park.
Getting there on Muni
- 7 Haight-Noriega: inbound stop at Haight St & Buena Vista East Ave.
If the courts are full
- Grattan Playground, 1180 Stanyan Street in Haight-Ashbury & Cole Valley: 1 walk-up court, no lights, with restrooms.
Nearby neighborhoods: Western Addition & Hayes Valley, which has lighted walk-up courts at Hayes Valley Playground and Margaret S. Hayward Playground, and Castro & Corona Heights.
Tip: if court 1 is booked when you arrive, try court 2. It is walk-up only, so it can be played whenever it is free.
FAQ
Can you reserve the tennis courts at Buena Vista Park?
Only court 1, on rec.us. Court 2 is walk-up.
Can I play pickleball at Buena Vista Park?
Rec.us lists 4 pickleball courts at the site and says players must provide their own nets.
Does Buena Vista Park have lighted tennis courts?
No. Rec.us lists court hours from 7:30am to 7:30pm.
Source: SF Rec & Park: Buena Vista Park, rec.us: Buena Vista, Walk-Up Tennis Court Rules, SFMTA route pages for the 7, checked October 2026.
Related guides
- Tennis Courts in Haight-Ashbury & Cole Valley
- How to Book a Tennis Court in San Francisco
- How to Get a Walk-Up Tennis Court in San Francisco
- Sharing Courts With Pickleball in San Francisco
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