Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › San Francisco Tennis Courts by Neighborhood
This is the center of San Francisco tennis: the 16-court Goldman Tennis Center in Golden Gate Park, plus J.P. Murphy Playground on 9th Avenue and two walk-up courts at Golden Gate Heights Park.
Inner Sunset & Golden Gate Park has 3 public tennis sites with 21 courts, 1 of them with lights.
Courts
J.P. Murphy Playground
- Address: 1960 9th Avenue
- Courts: 3 (all reservable)
- Lights: no
- Restrooms: yes
- Courts 1 and 2 release 7 days ahead at 8am; court 3 releases 2 days ahead at noon
- Full guide to J.P. Murphy Playground
- Rec & Park facility page
Golden Gate Heights Park
- Address: 12th Avenue and Rockridge
- Courts: 2 (walk-up only)
- Lights: no
- Restrooms: no
- Rec & Park facility page
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center
- Address: 50 Bowling Green Drive
- Courts: 16 (all reservable)
- Lights: yes
- Restrooms: yes
- Run by Lifetime Activities; paid reservations through CourtReserve
- Open 7am to 10pm with a pro shop and ball machine rental
- Full guide to Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center
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 Inner Sunset & Golden Gate Park have lights?
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center. See all lighted courts in San Francisco.
Can I play in Inner Sunset & Golden Gate Park without a reservation?
Yes. These sites have walk-up courts: Golden Gate Heights 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.
Related guides
- Tennis Courts in Outer Sunset
- Tennis Courts in Inner Richmond
- Tennis Courts in Haight-Ashbury & Cole Valley
Looking for someone to play with? Join nearly 1,800 San Francisco players in the Tennis City SF Slack group and post a day, time and court at your NTRP level.