Where to Play Tennis around Los Angeles
Here's a list of some of the place you can play tennis around West LA
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MAR VISTA / VENICE
Mar Vista Rec Center - 11430 Woodbine Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066
6 courts - recently resurfaced. It's a first come first serve so expect to wait if you go at peak times. The school across the street has permits most days from 2-5 and the City also runs classes in the AM and after school. Check schedules posted at the entrance to the courts so you can be strategic about which court you take so you don't get booted by a permitted coach.
Small parking lot on Sawtelle just south of the cross with Palms.
No pickleball.
Decent lights.
Penmar Rec Center - 1341 Lake St, Venice, CA 90291
6 courts - courts were resurfaced a few months ago so in decent shape. There's a sign up system during office hours which are 9am-9pm Monday-Saturday. Sign ups open up 15 minutes before the hour and you can reserve for the hour ahead. So, for example, if you want to play at 11am, the office will allow you to sign up from 10.45am and you'll get an hour guaranteed. Outside of office hours it's first come first serve. Peak times can be busy and people often start lining up 30 minutes before sign ups open.
Decent lights.
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WEST LA
Stoner Park - 1835 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Open play on 5 courts. You can also reserve a tennis court for up to one hour per day up to eight days in advance.
Here's a link: https://www.laparks.org/discover-activities?reserve=true&location=Stoner%20RC
Barrington Rec Center - 333 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Westwood - 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Plenty of courts and you can reserve. Here's a link:
https://www.laparks.org/discover-activities?reserve=true&location=Westwood%20Pay%20Tennis
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CHEVIOT HILLS
Cheviot Hills Tennis Center - 601 Motor Ave #3411, Los Angeles, CA 90064
There are 15 courts with lights and you can book online to reserve a court, costs $8/hr before 4pm or $12 after 4pm or weekend. Here is a link to the reservation system, NB the courts do book up early at peak times and you can only reserve 8 days out:
https://www.laparks.org/discover-activities?reserve=true&location=Cheviot%20Hills%20Pay%20Tennis
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CULVER CITY / MARINA DEL REY
Culver West - 4162 Wade Ave., Culver City 90066
Just 1 court and there are some permits, otherwise first come first serve. There's also a wall to hit against.
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Glen Alla Park - 4601 Alla Rd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
2 courts, first come first serve. Has lights.
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Veteran Park - 4117 Overland Ave. Culver City, CA 90230
2 courts, first come first serve.
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SANTA MONICA
Marine Park - 1406 Marine St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
3 courts. Can get very busy at peak times (morning and evening and weekends) but the courts are in great condition. It's a first come first serve basis. Technically you have to give up the court after an hour if people are waiting. There are some permits granted to coaches so check the schedules posted at the door.
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Clover Park - 2600 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
2 courts with lights. There are times when coaches have permits so check the schedule at the door. Permits tend to be around peak times.
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Ocean Park - 2701 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Colorado Center - Broadway &, 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Rustic Canyon - 601 Latimer Rd., Santa Monica, CA 90402
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Reed Park - 1133 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403