Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › Tennis Courts in Presidio Heights & Laurel Heights
Presidio Wall Playground at West Pacific Avenue and Spruce Street has 4 tennis courts, all reservable on rec.us for $5 per court per hour. Tennis has the courts in the early morning, pickleball lines take over later in the day on a posted schedule, and there are no lights.
Where the courts are
The playground sits on the southern edge of the Presidio. Rec.us says to enter via Pacific Avenue and notes that nets are provided in a storage box. Rec & Park describes the playground’s 2003 renovation, the Julius Kahn play area, designed with the feel of the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris.
Courts and booking
| Court | Release | Tennis slots |
|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | 7 days ahead at 8am | One 90-minute slot at 7:30am |
| 3 | 7 days ahead at 8am | 90 minutes at 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, noon, 1:30pm, 3pm and 4:30pm (6pm during Daylight Saving Time) |
| 4 | 2 days ahead at noon | 90 minutes, same start times as court 3 |
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.
Pickleball sharing
- The city directory says tennis runs in the early morning and pickleball lines are used later in the day; check the posted schedule at the courts.
- Rec.us lists 6 pickleball courts. A, C and E are reservable 7 days ahead at 8am in 60-minute slots; B, D and F are for open play.
- On rec.us, courts 1 and 2 show only the 7:30am tennis slot.
More on how shared courts work in pickleball sharing.
Hours, lights and restrooms
- Court hours: 7am to 7:30pm on rec.us. The city directory says the courts close at 6pm from November to February and 7:30pm from March to October. The park is open 5am to midnight.
- Lights: none.
- Restrooms: yes, 8am to 8pm in spring and summer and 8am to 5:30pm in fall and winter per Rec & Park.
- Wall: none.
Getting there on Muni
- 1 California: stops at California St & Spruce St.
- 33 Ashbury/18th Street: stops at Sacramento St & Cherry St.
If the courts are full
- Laurel Hill Playground, 251 Euclid Avenue (also Presidio Heights & Laurel Heights): 1 walk-up court.
- Mountain Lake Park in the Inner Richmond: 4 reservable courts.
- Alta Plaza Park in Pacific Heights: 3 courts, 2 of them walk-up.
- Moscone Rec Center in the Marina: 4 lighted courts.
Tip: for a full afternoon of tennis here, book court 3 or court 4; courts 1 and 2 are tennis only for the 7:30am slot.
FAQ
Are the Presidio Wall courts shared with pickleball?
Yes. Tennis has the courts early in the morning, and pickleball uses them later on a posted schedule. Rec.us lists 6 pickleball courts.
Does Presidio Wall Playground have lights?
No. The city directory says the courts close at 6pm from November to February.
Which Presidio Wall court can I book in the afternoon?
Courts 3 and 4. Court 3 releases 7 days ahead at 8am and court 4 releases 2 days ahead at noon, with 90-minute slots through 4:30pm (6pm during Daylight Saving Time).
Source: SF Rec & Park: Presidio Wall Playground, rec.us: Presidio Wall, Tennis Court Directory, SFMTA route pages for the 1 and 33, checked October 2026.
Related guides
- Tennis Courts in Presidio Heights & Laurel Heights
- How to Book a Tennis Court in San Francisco
- Sharing Courts With Pickleball in San Francisco
- Moscone Rec Center Tennis Courts: Booking, Lights and Tips
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