Updated October 2026. Tennis City SF › Playing Tennis While Visiting San Francisco
The nearest public tennis courts to Fisherman’s Wharf are Joe DiMaggio Playground in North Beach, Alice Marble Courts and Helen Wills Playground on Russian Hill, and Moscone Rec Center in the Marina. Both Powell Street cable car lines start at the Wharf and stop beside the first three.
The nearest public courts
| Site | Neighborhood | Courts | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe DiMaggio Playground | North Beach & Chinatown | 3: 1 reservable, 2 walk-up | Yes |
| Alice Marble Courts | Russian Hill & Nob Hill | 4, reservable, plus a practice wall | No |
| Helen Wills Playground, Broadway and Larkin | Russian Hill & Nob Hill | 1, reservable | No |
| Moscone Rec Center | Marina & Cow Hollow | 4, reservable | Yes |
What to know about each
- Joe DiMaggio: courts 1 and 2 are walk-up only, and court 3 releases 7 days ahead at 8am. Rec.us says to enter south of the playground entrance, at Columbus Avenue and Greenwich Street. Court hours run to 9pm.
- Alice Marble: courts 1 to 3 release 7 days ahead at 8am and court 4 releases 2 days ahead at noon. It has a practice wall but no restrooms listed.
- Helen Wills: one court that releases 7 days ahead at 8am, with 90-minute slots from 7:30am to a last start at 6pm, and restrooms.
- Moscone Rec Center: 4 lighted courts with a 7:30pm slot on courts 1 to 3. Courts 3 and 4 alternate with pickleball on a posted schedule, and high school tennis uses the courts from 3 to 6pm in season.
Rec.us bookings cost $5 per court per hour, with 1 reservation a day and 3 a week per person. See how to book a tennis court.
Getting there from the Wharf
- Powell-Mason cable car: starts at Taylor and Bay and stops at Mason St & Greenwich St for Joe DiMaggio.
- Powell-Hyde cable car: starts at Hyde and Beach and stops at Hyde St & Lombard St for Alice Marble and Hyde St & Broadway for Helen Wills.
- 39 Coit: runs from North Point St & Stockton St and stops at Powell St & Lombard St, by Joe DiMaggio.
- 30 Stockton: stops at Columbus Ave & North Point St and Columbus Ave & Lombard St for Joe DiMaggio, and at Chestnut St & Webster St for Moscone.
Tip: if you want to play in the evening, Joe DiMaggio and Moscone are the lighted options here. Joe DiMaggio’s two walk-up courts suit a visit you can’t plan a week ahead.
FAQ
Which tennis courts are closest to Fisherman’s Wharf?
Joe DiMaggio Playground, Alice Marble Courts, Helen Wills Playground and Moscone Rec Center, in North Beach, Russian Hill and the Marina.
Can I play near the Wharf without a reservation?
Yes. Joe DiMaggio courts 1 and 2 are walk-up only, and any reservable court nobody has booked is open for walk-up play. More in the walk-up courts guide.
Are there lighted courts near Fisherman’s Wharf?
Yes: Joe DiMaggio Playground and Moscone Rec Center. Alice Marble and Helen Wills have no lights. See all lighted courts.
Source: Rec & Park Tennis Court Directory, rec.us: Joe DiMaggio, rec.us: Helen Wills, rec.us: Moscone, SFMTA route pages for the Powell-Mason, Powell-Hyde, 39 and 30, checked October 2026.
Related guides
- Playing Tennis While Visiting San Francisco
- Joe DiMaggio Playground Tennis Courts: Booking, Lights and Tips
- Alice Marble Tennis Courts: Booking, Lights and Tips
- Moscone Rec Center Tennis Courts: Booking, Lights and Tips
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