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Going for the shotWant 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

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

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) 
See the full pickleball schedule - including Open Play 
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

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.
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