Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › Tennis Courts in Inner Richmond
Mountain Lake Park has 4 tennis courts on the southern edge of the Presidio, entered from Lake Street, and all 4 are reservable on rec.us for $5 per court per hour. There are no lights, but there are restrooms.
Where the courts are
Rec & Park lists the park at 1 11th Avenue; rec.us lists 1 12th Ave. Rec.us places the courts on the southern edge of the Presidio, right next to the Mountain Lake Park playground, and says to enter along Lake Street. The park also has a walking path around the lake, a fitness circuit, a basketball half-court, a sand-floor playground and an off-leash dog play area, per Rec & Park.
Courts and booking
| Court | Release | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | 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) |
| 4 | 2 days ahead at noon | 60 minutes, on the hour |
Rec & Park limits each person to 1 reservation a day and 3 a week, for individual play only. Unbooked courts are open for walk-up play, and a booking left empty 15 minutes after the start time becomes walk-up time. See how to book a tennis court.
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: 7am to 7:30pm on rec.us. The park is open 5am to midnight.
- Lights: none, and no Inner Richmond court in the city directory has lights. See lighted courts.
- Restrooms: yes, 8am to 8pm in spring and summer and 8am to 5:30pm in fall and winter per Rec & Park.
- Wall and pickleball: no practice wall and no pickleball courts are listed here.
Getting there on Muni
- 1 California: stops at California St & 12th Ave and California St & Park Presidio Blvd.
- 28 19th Avenue: stops at Park Presidio Blvd & California St.
If the courts are full
Other public courts in the Inner Richmond:
- Angelo J. Rossi Playground, Arguello and Anza: 3 courts, with walk-up play on courts 1 and 2 outside weekend mornings.
- Richmond Playground, 18th Avenue and Lake: 1 court, reservable 2 days ahead at noon.
- Argonne Playground, 18th Avenue and Geary: 1 walk-up court.
Nearby neighborhoods: Outer Richmond, where DuPont has 4 reservable courts, and Presidio Heights & Laurel Heights.
Tip: Mountain Lake and DuPont follow the same release pattern, so if you miss the 8am window at one, check court 4 at either site two days ahead at noon.
FAQ
Where is the entrance to the Mountain Lake tennis courts?
Along Lake Street, next to the playground, per rec.us.
Does Mountain Lake Park have lighted tennis courts?
No. Rec.us lists court hours of 7am to 7:30pm.
Can I play at Mountain Lake without booking?
Yes, on any court nobody has reserved, or on a booked court once 15 minutes pass with no one claiming it.
Source: SF Rec & Park: Mountain Lake Park, rec.us: Mountain Lake, Walk-Up Tennis Court Rules, SFMTA route pages for the 1 and 28, checked October 2026.
Related guides
- Tennis Courts in Inner Richmond
- How to Book a Tennis Court in San Francisco
- Angelo Rossi Playground Tennis Courts: Booking, Lights and Tips
- DuPont Tennis Courts: Booking, Lights and Tips
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