Tennis Court Info and Rules
Want to reserve a court?
Court reservations can be made one day in advance during supervised hours at the following locations. Want to reserve a court at Forestmeadows? Well, now you can do so very easily with our new Court Reservation Hotline. Simply call 850-891-4940.
Forestmeadows Parks & Athletic Center
4750 North Meridian Road
850-891-4979
Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday/Sunday: 7:30am - 2:00pm
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
Monday-Friday: 5:00 - 7:30pm
Saturday/Sunday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Features Include: 6 lighted hard courts, 2 outdoor racquetball courts
Tom Brown Park Tennis Center
501 Easterwood Avenue
850-891-3966
Monday-Thursday: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am - 12:30pm
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 |
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.