Where to Find Free Public Tennis Courts in Philadelphia
No matter your neighborhood, we've mapped all the free tennis courts in Philly.
One of Philly’s free public tennis courts at Weccacoe Playground. Photograph by Caroline Cunningham
This post has been updated.
With summer in full swing, you might be eager to embrace the warm weather while switching up your fitness routine. Luckily, Philly boasts a ton of tennis courts so you can spend a sunny day perfecting your serve — for free! While there are also a slew of club and members-only courts in Philly, below are the public tennis courts where you can try out the sport without any commitment. Whether you’re looking to play singles or doubles, or just want to practice solo, we’ve mapped where to find the one closest court to you. Enjoy!
Center City and Surrounding
East Poplar Playground (820 North 8th Street): Two lighted courts
Markward Playground (400 South Taney Street): Two lighted courts
Schuylkill River Park (2550 Pine Street): Two lighted courts
South Philly
Barry Playground (1800 Johnston Street): Two courts
FDR Park (1500 Pattison Avenue and South Broad Street): 14 courts
Weccacoe Playground (400 Catherine Street): One court
Wharton Square Park (2300 Wharton Street): Two courts
West Philly
Garden Court (4700 Spruce Street): Two courts
Parkside Evans Playground (5300 Parkside Avenue): Nine courts
Northwest Philly
East Park (2200 North 33rd Street): 12 courts
Allens Lane Park (620 West Allens Lane): Four lighted courts
Awbury Park (6101 Ardleigh Street): 12 lighted courts
Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane): Three lighted courts
Pleasant Playground (6720 Boyer Street): Four courts
Roxborough High School (6498 Ridge Avenue): Six lighted courts
Water Tower Recreation Center (209 East Hartwell Lane): Six courts
North and Northeast Philly
Abraham Lincoln High School (3201 Ryan Avenue): Eight courts
Boyle Recreation Center (13024 Stevens Road): Two lighted courts
Fox Chase Playground (7901 Ridgeway Road): Three courts
Jardel Recreation Center (1400 Cottman Avenue): Four lighted courts
Max Myers Recreation Center (1601 Hellerman Street): Four lighted courts
McArdle Recreation Center (8930 Ashton Road): Three lighted courts
Northeast High School (1601 Cottman Avenue): Four courts
Olney Recreation Center (100 East Godfrey Avenue): Two courts
Palmer Playground (3035 Comly Road): Four lighted courts
Russo Park Playground (7300 Torresdale Avenue): Three lighted courts
Sturgis Recreation Center (200 West 65th Avenue): Three lighted courts
Tookany Creek Park (300 Tookany Creek Parkway): Two courts
Torresdale Playground (9550 Frankford Avenue): Five lighted courts
Wall Park (600 Church Road): Three lighted courts
