Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › New to San Francisco? A Tennis Starter Guide
Tennis in San Francisco can cost nothing: walk-up play on Rec & Park courts is free. Reserving a city court is $5 per court per hour on rec.us, Goldman Tennis Center charges $10 to $20 per court hour, and a typical 8-week adult class at Goldman is $336 for residents. The tables below list current prices with their sources.
Court time
| What | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rec & Park walk-up court | Free | First come, first served. See walk-up courts. |
| Rec & Park reservation (rec.us) | $5 per court per hour | Split among players, that is $2.50 each for singles. Cancellation credit is $3 per hour. |
| Goldman, weekday non-prime (Mon-Fri 7am-3pm) | $10 resident / $16 non-resident | Per court per hour. |
| Goldman, prime (Mon-Fri 3-10pm, weekends) | $12 resident / $20 non-resident | Per court per hour. |
| Goldman, seniors 65+ and veterans (Mon-Fri 7am-3pm) | $5 resident / $8 non-resident | ID required. |
| Goldman, youth 17 and under (Mon-Fri 7am-6pm) | Free resident / $16 non-resident | Only when all players are youth. |
If one player in a Goldman booking qualifies for the resident or senior rate, Goldman applies that rate to the court. Goldman fees were updated for July 1, 2026.
Classes, round robins and socials
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| Goldman adult class, 8 weeks, 8 players per court | $336 resident / $370 non-resident |
| Goldman adult class, 8 weeks, 5 players per court | $474 resident / $522 non-resident |
| Goldman drop-in round robin, 60 minutes | $30 resident / $33 non-resident |
| Goldman drop-in round robin, 80 minutes | $43 resident / $47 non-resident |
| Tennis Coalition SF Community Social Doubles | $10 |
| TMAC membership and Volleys & Vibes open sessions | Free |
Private lessons
- PlayYourCourt private lessons started at about $104 per hour on our lessons page; rates vary by coach, so check playyourcourt.com.
- Rec & Park licensed instructors teach at 20 neighborhood parks; you find and book them through sflessons.rec.us.
- See lessons for all options.
Leagues and ratings
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| USTA adult membership (needed for USTA leagues) | $44 per year ($42 age 70+; juniors free) |
| USTA NorCal league registration | $33 per player per league (2026); see USTA NorCal |
| USTA Flex league | $25 singles / $40 doubles |
| UTR Flex league (San Francisco) | From $35.99 singles / from $70 per doubles team |
| TennisSF Spring Season #1 (Jan 19-Mar 31) | $36.95 through November |
| TennisSF Fall Season #2 (Nov 10-Jan 10) | $39.95 through October |
USTA league teams also share ball and court fees, which each captain sets. Details in leagues and joining a USTA team.
Stringing and practice
- Goldman pro shop stringing: $25 labor if you bring your own string, plus $10 for 24-hour rush. See racquet stringing.
- Goldman ball machine: $20 resident / $25 non-resident for 50 minutes on the ball machine page; the court fee table lists $22 / $28. Confirm when you book. See ball machine practice.
- Hitting walls: free at Alice Marble and Jose Coronado. See hitting walls.
FAQ
Is tennis free in San Francisco?
Walk-up play at Rec & Park courts is free, and so is any reservable court nobody has booked. You pay only to reserve ($5 per court per hour) or to play at Goldman. See free tennis.
How much does it cost to play at Goldman Tennis Center?
$10 to $12 per court per hour for San Francisco residents and $16 to $20 for non-residents, depending on time of day. Seniors 65+ and veterans pay $5 / $8 on weekdays before 3pm.
What does a year of league tennis cost?
USTA membership is $44 a year, plus a $33 league fee for each league and your team’s share of balls and courts. Flex leagues start at $25 singles or $40 per doubles team (USTA Flex) and from $35.99 singles or $70 per doubles team (UTR Flex).
Source: SF Rec & Park booking, Goldman court policies, Goldman Winter 2027 adult schedule, Goldman round robins, Goldman pro shop, Goldman ball machine, USTA membership, USTA NorCal leagues, UTR Flex SF, TennisSF, Tennis Coalition SF, TMAC, PlayYourCourt prices from our lessons page, checked October 2026.
Related guides
- Free Tennis in San Francisco
- How to Book a Tennis Court in San Francisco
- Tennis Lessons and Clinics in San Francisco
- San Francisco Tennis Leagues: USTA, UTR and Social
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