Tennis Court Info and Rules
Want to reserve a court?
Want to reserve a court at Forestmeadows? Call 850-891-4940 from 8:00am - 1:00pm daily. Want to reserve a court at Winthrop or Tom Brown? Make a reservation online or call 850-891-4940 from 9:00am - 1:00pm daily. Reservations can be made up to 6 days in advance.
Forestmeadows Park & Athletic Center
4750 North Meridian Road
850-891-4979
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday/Sunday: 7:30am - 6:00pm
No free play at Forestmeadows
Forestmeadows clay courts, hard courts and the hitting wall are for tennis only
Features Include
19 lighted tennis courts (14 clay and 5 hard), tennis backboards, 3 indoor racquetball courts, 2 weight rooms, locker rooms
Play available only during supervised hours
Winthrop Park Tennis Center
1601 Mitchell Avenue
850-363-0784
Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Reservations are available by calling 850-891-4940 - all other times are first come, first play
Winthrop Park tennis courts are multi-purpose courts used for tennis, pickleball and any other sports that will not damage the surface or nets of the courts
Features Include: 6 lighted hard courts, 2 outdoor racquetball courts
Tom Brown Park Tennis Center
501 Easterwood Avenue
850-509-4031
Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 8:30am - 1:00pm
During the above times you must pay to play
For tennis, all other times are first come, first play (free)
Tom Brown Park tennis courts are multi-purpose courts used for tennis, pickleball and any other sports that will not damage the surface or nets of the courts. Tom Brown pickleball courts are used for pickleball only.
Make a reservation online or call 850-891-4940
Features Include: 12 lighted hard courts, 12 outdoor racquetball courts
Free walk-in play during unsupervised hours
The following courts are available for free walk-in play.
All lighted courts are open sunrise to 10:00pm. All others open sunrise to sunset.
Park |
Address |
Features |
Walker-Ford Tennis Courts* |
2301 Pasco Street |
3 lighted hard courts |
Jake Gaither Tennis Courts* |
801 Tanner Drive |
2 lighted hard courts |
Myers Park Tennis Courts |
Myers Park Drive |
3 lighted hard courts |
Fourth Avenue Tennis Courts* |
450 West Fourth Avenue |
2 hard courts |
Lafayette Park Tennis Courts* |
403 Williams Street |
2 hard courts |
Jack L. McLean Park Tennis Courts* |
Paul Russell Road |
2 hard courts |
* - These are multi-purpose courts used for tennis, pickleball and any other sports that will not damage the surface or nets of the courts
Court Rules
- During monitored hours at Forestmeadows and Tom Brown Parks, all players are required to register and pay appropriate fees at the monitor station at the beginning of each play period.
- During non-monitored times, play should be limited to 1.5 hours when courts are full.
- Tennis instruction is prohibited if fees are charged or the instructor is otherwise compensated. Lessons may be given only by authorized City staff instructors.
- No dogs, whether restrained on a leash or not, shall be allowed on or around active recreational areas such as tennis courts.
- The USTA Code for court conduct will be enforced. Players should show courtesy to players on other courts. Do not cross through courts during play. No horseplay or profanity.
- These courts are used for recreational play and for programs and activities approved and/or sponsored by the City. The Tennis Superintendent must approve all court use for leagues, tournaments, and specific events. Players must observe posted reservation signs. Unauthorized play is prohibited.
- Players should wear appropriate tennis attire. Shirts and tennis shoes are required.
- Motorcycles, bicycles, skates, scooters, skateboards or any other vehicles with wheels are not allowed on the courts.
- Players with ball hoppers will be allowed on courts with divider nets only. Personal ball machines are only permitted on hard courts.
- Players are not permitted to play when rain has made courts unsafe. During monitored hours, all players must vacate the courts and go to a safe place if a “Lightning Warning” has been issued.
- A 10-minute default rule will be in effect for court reservations during monitored hours.
- Suggestions, comments, and inquiries regarding City tennis facilities and programs should be directed to the Tennis Superintendent at 850-891-4979.