The best tennis courts in Sydney 2026, including public courts, club courts, booking systems, and costs, from hard courts to clay and grass
Fitness Desk is a contributing writer covering fitness and public affairs for The Sydney Times.
Tennis courts in Sydney are operated by local councils, tennis clubs, and private operators. Public courts are generally cheaper than club courts, but club courts are often better maintained and have more amenities. Most courts can be booked online through the council website or the club website. Courts are typically booked by the hour, and peak times are after 5pm on weekdays and on weekends.
Moore Park Tennis Courts in Moore Park are a set of 12 hard courts operated by the City of Sydney. The courts are well maintained and have lighting for night play. The courts are available for public booking and are free after 3pm on weekdays and free all day on weekends. Booking is required for peak times. The courts are accessible by train to Central station or by bus.
Centennial Park Tennis Courts in the eastern suburbs are a set of 10 hard courts operated by the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. The courts are well maintained and have lighting for night play. The courts are available for public booking at $10 per hour for adults and $5 per hour for children. Booking is required. The courts are accessible by train to Central station or by bus.
Ryde Park Tennis Courts in Ryde are a set of eight hard courts operated by the City of Ryde. The courts are well maintained and have lighting for night play. The courts are available for public booking at $8 per hour for adults and $4 per hour for children. Booking is required. The courts are accessible by bus or car.
Manly Tennis Centre in Manly is a set of 10 hard courts and two clay courts operated by the Northern Beaches Council. The courts are well maintained and have lighting for night play. The courts are available for public booking at $12 per hour for adults and $6 per hour for children. Booking is required. The courts are accessible by ferry from Circular Quay or by bus.
Parramatta Tennis Courts in Parramatta are a set of 12 hard courts operated by the City of Parramatta. The courts are well maintained and have lighting for night play. The courts are available for public booking at $10 per hour for adults and $5 per hour for children. Booking is required. The courts are accessible by train to Parramatta station.
White City Tennis Club in Paddington is a tennis club with 10 grass courts and six hard courts. The club is one of the oldest tennis clubs in Australia and has a strong junior development program. The club is open to members and the public. Court hire for non-members is $20 per hour for grass courts and $15 per hour for hard courts. The club is accessible by train to Edgecliff station.
Double Bay Tennis Club in Double Bay is a tennis club with eight hard courts and two clay courts. The club has a strong junior development program and a social tennis program for adults. Court hire for non-members is $18 per hour for hard courts and $22 per hour for clay courts. The club is accessible by bus from Bondi Junction station.
Cronulla Tennis Club in Cronulla is a tennis club with six hard courts and two grass courts. The club has a strong junior development program and a social tennis program for adults. Court hire for non-members is $15 per hour for hard courts and $20 per hour for grass courts. The club is accessible by train to Cronulla station.
Neutral Bay Tennis Club in Neutral Bay is a tennis club with six hard courts and two grass courts. The club has a strong junior development program and a social tennis program for adults. Court hire for non-members is $18 per hour for hard courts and $22 per hour for grass courts. The club is accessible by train to Neutral Bay station.
Tennis coaching is available at most tennis clubs and some public courts. The cost of a private lesson is typically $60 to $90 per hour, depending on the coach's qualifications and experience. Group lessons are cheaper, typically $20 to $40 per hour per person.
The NSW Tennis website has a searchable directory of tennis coaches at NSW Tennis Coach Finder. The directory allows you to search by location and filter by coach qualifications and experience.
Tennis Australia runs a national junior development program called Hot Shots for children aged 3 to 10. The program uses smaller courts, lower nets, and modified balls to make tennis accessible for young children. The program is available at tennis clubs and some public courts across Sydney.
For older children, Tennis Australia runs a competition program called Development Squads. The program is for children aged 10 to 16 who want to compete in tennis. The program includes coaching, competition, and talent identification.
The cost of junior tennis programs varies, but a typical 10-week term costs $150 to $300. Many clubs offer discounts for early payment and for families with multiple children.
Many tennis clubs in Sydney run social tennis programs for adults. The programs include social hit-ups, competitions, and social events. Social hit-ups are typically held on weekday mornings and are open to players of all levels. Competitions are typically held on weekday evenings and weekends and are graded by ability.
The cost of social tennis varies, but a typical social hit-up costs $10 to $15 per session. Competitions cost $20 to $30 per week, depending on the grade.
More information about tennis courts and coaching in Sydney is available at Tennis Australia and your local council website.
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