Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › San Francisco Tennis Courts by Neighborhood
Joe DiMaggio Playground in North Beach is the closest public tennis to Chinatown, the Financial District and Fisherman’s Wharf, and its courts have lights.
North Beach & Chinatown has 1 public tennis site with 3 courts, 1 of them with lights.
Courts
Joe DiMaggio Playground
- Address: 651 Lombard Street
- Courts: 3 (1 reservable, 2 walk-up)
- Lights: yes
- Restrooms: yes
- Court 3 is reservable; courts 1 and 2 are walk-up
- Court entrance at Columbus Avenue and Greenwich Street
- Full guide to Joe DiMaggio Playground
- 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 North Beach & Chinatown have lights?
Joe DiMaggio Playground. See all lighted courts in San Francisco.
Can I play in North Beach & Chinatown without a reservation?
Yes. These sites have walk-up courts: Joe DiMaggio 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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