Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › Tennis Courts in Pacific Heights & Japantown
Lafayette Park, at Gough and Washington, has 2 tennis courts, both reservable on rec.us for $5 per court per hour. The courts have no lights, and rec.us lists hours from 7am to 7:30pm.
Where the courts are
The park sits at Gough Street and Washington Street, per Rec & Park and rec.us. Rec & Park lists a playground, a picnic area and an off-leash dog area at the park.
Courts and booking
| Court | Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 days ahead at 8am | Reservable on rec.us, 90-minute slots |
| 2 | 2 days ahead at noon | Reservable on rec.us, 60-minute slots on the hour |
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.
Hours, lights and restrooms
- Court hours: 7am to 7:30pm on rec.us.
- 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
- 1 California: stops at Sacramento St & Gough St (outbound), Sacramento St & Octavia St and Sacramento St & Laguna St.
If the courts are full
Other public courts in Pacific Heights:
- Alta Plaza Park, Jackson and Steiner: 3 courts, 1 reservable and 2 walk-up, no lights.
- Hamilton Rec Center, 1900 Geary Boulevard: 2 lighted reservable courts.
Nearby neighborhoods: Western Addition & Hayes Valley, Russian Hill & Nob Hill and Marina & Cow Hollow.
Tip: with only 2 courts here, if you miss court 1 at 8am a week out, try court 2 when it opens 2 days ahead at noon.
FAQ
How do I reserve a tennis court at Lafayette Park?
On rec.us. Court 1 opens 7 days ahead at 8am and court 2 opens 2 days ahead at noon, at $5 per court per hour.
Does Lafayette Park have lighted tennis courts?
No. Rec.us lists court hours from 7am to 7:30pm.
Can I play at Lafayette Park without a reservation?
Only when a court is unbooked, or when a booking is unclaimed 15 minutes after the start. Both courts are reservable.
Source: SF Rec & Park: Lafayette Park, rec.us: Lafayette, Walk-Up Tennis Court Rules, SFMTA route pages for the 1, checked October 2026.
Related guides
- Tennis Courts in Pacific Heights & Japantown
- How to Book a Tennis Court in San Francisco
- Lighted Tennis Courts in San Francisco for Night Play
- Tennis Courts in Western Addition, Hayes Valley & Alamo Square
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