Tennis player walking on the courts at Kitsilano Beach.

Tennis

What you need to know

Play tennis at one of more than 164 tennis courts in parks across Vancouver, including free and paid courts in Stanley Park.

Casual tennis play is on a first-come, first-served basis. If people are waiting to use the courts, players have 30 minutes maximum time to play before surrendering the court.

Public courts are not available for rentals except for some tournaments, school use, community centre programs, and Vancouver Park Board affiliated clubs.

We offer classes for all ages and skill levels year-round:

  • Take a lesson
  • Register for a program
  • Join a drop-in class at a community centre near you

Tennis court use guidelines

Casual tennis play operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, except for the 6 courts in Stanley Park. Review the rules of casual tennis play.

Register for recreation programs and services

  • Register for activities
  • Drop-in schedules
  • Recreation passes
  • Facility use requests

Register for, purchase, and view recreation programs and services

Tennis BC Hubs

Tennis BC Hubs are tennis courts and centres operated by Tennis BC to make tennis more accessible and inclusive.

Racquetball and squash

Park Board has 8 racquetball or squash courts in 6 different community centres. Find out where you can play and take lessons.