Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › Tennis Courts in Pacific Heights & Japantown
Alta Plaza Park, at Jackson and Steiner, has no lights at its courts. Rec & Park’s tennis directory counts 3 courts, 1 reservable and 2 walk-up, while rec.us describes 2 tennis courts plus 1 mixed-use basketball/tennis/pickleball court. Court 1 can be reserved on rec.us for $5 per court per hour, and the other courts are free walk-up courts.
Where the courts are
Rec & Park lists the park at Jackson and Steiner. Its facility page says wheelchair access is from Scott and Jackson, and that the grand staircase rises from Clay and Pierce Streets. The park also has a playground, a basketball court and an off-leash dog area, per Rec & Park.
Courts and booking
| Court | How to play | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reservable on rec.us, 90-minute slots | Opens 7 days ahead at 8am |
| Other courts | Walk-up, first come, first served (the directory lists 2) | 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 & Park lists outdoor pickleball at the park, and rec.us lists 1 mixed-use basketball/tennis/pickleball court. See the pickleball sharing guide.
Hours, lights and restrooms
- Court hours: 7:30am to 7:30pm on rec.us for the reservable court. The park is open 5am to midnight.
- Lights: none. For evening play see all lighted courts.
- Restrooms: yes, per the Rec & Park tennis directory. Rec & Park lists restroom hours of 8am to 8pm in spring and summer and 8am to 5:30pm in fall and winter; these are posted for the park, so check that they cover the courts.
- Wall: not listed by Rec & Park.
Getting there on Muni
- 24 Divisadero: stops at Jackson St & Steiner St and Jackson St & Scott St.
- 22 Fillmore: stops at Fillmore St & Jackson St.
If the courts are full
Other public courts in Pacific Heights:
- Lafayette Park, Gough and Washington: 2 reservable courts, no lights.
- Hamilton Rec Center, 1900 Geary Boulevard: 2 lighted reservable courts.
Nearby neighborhoods: Presidio Heights & Laurel Heights, Marina & Cow Hollow and Western Addition & Hayes Valley.
Tip: only court 1 takes reservations here, so if you have no booking, try the walk-up courts.
FAQ
Can you reserve the tennis courts at Alta Plaza Park?
Only court 1, on rec.us at $5 per hour. The other courts are walk-up.
Are the Alta Plaza tennis courts lighted?
No. The courts have no lights, and rec.us lists court hours to 7:30pm.
Can I play pickleball at Alta Plaza?
Rec & Park lists outdoor pickleball at the park, and rec.us lists 1 mixed-use basketball/tennis/pickleball court. Check the markings on site.
Source: SF Rec & Park: Alta Plaza Park, rec.us: Alta Plaza, Walk-Up Tennis Court Rules, SFMTA route pages for the 24 and 22, checked October 2026.
Related guides
- Tennis Courts in Pacific Heights & Japantown
- 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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