Rinconada Park
777 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
9 courts · lights · walk-up
6 of the 9 courts are lit (2022 city staff report).
Don't see a game that fits? Post one in the Tennis City app and name your day, time, court and level.
Public tennis courts in Palo Alto
Most courts are first come, first served. Reservations ($8 per hour resident, $11 nonresident) are limited to the Palo Alto Tennis Club, USTA play and local schools; contact [email protected] or (650) 463-4905. Book or check rules.
Mitchell Park
600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
4 courts · lights · walk-up
All 4 tennis courts are lit. 2 more lit multi-use courts are shared with pickleball, with tennis priority 3pm to 10pm (2022 staff report).
Cubberley Community Center
4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
6 courts · no lights · walk-up
Unlit. Also listed as a reservable site for approved groups.
Hoover Park
2901 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2 courts · no lights · walk-up
Peers Park
1899 Park Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2 courts · no lights · walk-up
Terman Park
655 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2 courts · no lights · walk-up
Portola Valley Town Center courts (Portola Valley)
765 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA
2 courts · mixed
Town courts meant primarily for residents, but open play is first come, first served and nonresidents may make same day reservations on Skedda. Court 1 has pickleball priority and court 2 tennis priority at set times.
Details come from the linked sources and were checked in November 2026. Rules and hours change, so confirm with Palo Alto parks and recreation.
How it works
- Create a free Tennis City account and choose Palo Alto.
- See games in Palo Alto, the closest nearby cities and San Francisco.
- Join a game, or post your own for Palo Alto or San Francisco.
Questions
Where can I play tennis in Palo Alto?
Public courts in Palo Alto include Rinconada Park, Mitchell Park, Cubberley Community Center, Hoover Park, Peers Park, Terman Park and Portola Valley Town Center courts (Portola Valley).
How do I find a tennis partner in Palo Alto?
Create a Tennis City account and choose Palo Alto. You can join a game someone has posted or post your own with a day, time, court and level.
Can I play in San Francisco games from Palo Alto?
Yes. The games list has a San Francisco tab. Those games run through the Tennis City San Francisco group, which costs $5 a year, the same as for players who live in the city.
How do I get a court in Palo Alto?
Most courts are first come, first served. Reservations ($8 per hour resident, $11 nonresident) are limited to the Palo Alto Tennis Club, USTA play and local schools; contact [email protected] or (650) 463-4905.