Rainy-Day Tennis in San Francisco

Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › San Francisco Tennis Guides

San Francisco has no public indoor tennis courts. When it rains, which mostly happens from November to March, outdoor courts are slippery and unsafe until they dry. Your options are to wait it out, move to a part of the city that stayed dry, or pay for an indoor court at a private club.

After the rain stops

  • Courts in full sun and wind dry fastest. Shaded courts and courts with low spots hold puddles for hours.
  • Don’t play on wet lines; painted lines stay slick longer than the court surface.
  • Bring a towel or a squeegee if your group has one, and check the court before warming up.
  • Rain often falls unevenly across the city. The east side (the Mission, Potrero Hill) can be dry while the west side is wet.

Your rec.us booking

From December to February you can cancel a Rec & Park booking up to 24 hours ahead for a $3-per-hour credit (48 hours from March to November). Check the forecast before that deadline. See how to book.

Indoor courts (private clubs)

The main indoor option inside the city is Bay Club SF Tennis in SoMa (645 5th St), which has indoor courts and, per 7×7, has offered weekday non-member court time. The California Tennis Club in Pacific Heights is members only. Near the city, Bay Club Broadway Tennis in Burlingame has indoor courts. Rules and prices change, so call first. See private clubs.

Other ways to keep playing

  • Use a rainy week for a lesson or clinic at an indoor club, or for restringing (see racquet stringing).
  • Set a rain plan in your group chat in advance: a cut-off time to call the game and a backup day.

FAQ

Does Goldman Tennis Center have indoor courts?

No. Goldman’s 16 courts in Golden Gate Park are outdoor.

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