Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › San Francisco Tennis Courts by Neighborhood
Stern Grove has two reservable courts at the edge of the grove, and Junipero Serra Playground near Stonestown has one walk-up court.
Stern Grove & Stonestown has 2 public tennis sites with 3 courts.
Courts
Sigmund Stern Grove
- Address: 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard
- Courts: 2 (all reservable)
- Lights: no
- Restrooms: yes
- Releases 7 days ahead at 8am
- Six pickleball courts nearby
- Nearest restrooms at 20th Avenue and Wawona
- Full guide to Sigmund Stern Grove
- Rec & Park facility page
Junipero Serra Playground
- Address: 300 Stonecrest Drive
- Courts: 1 (walk-up only)
- Lights: no
- Restrooms: no
- 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 Stern Grove & Stonestown have lights?
None of the public courts in Stern Grove & Stonestown have lights. The nearest lighted courts are Merced Heights Playground in Ingleside & Oceanview. See all lighted courts.
Can I play in Stern Grove & Stonestown without a reservation?
Yes. These sites have walk-up courts: Junipero Serra Playground. 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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