Seattle has nearly 150 tennis courts, and while a majority of tennis courts are outside, inside tennis courts are available as well. Most of the Seattle tennis courts are part of the Seattle Parks System, with over 100 outdoor courts spread around the city and 6 indoor courts at the Amy Tennis Center. There are a few courts available at local high schools, and a number of private courts, both outdoor courts belonging to communities and private indoor tennis clubs.
The Seattle Parks and Recreation has over 100 outdoor tennis courts spread between 50 different parks, as well as six indoor courts at the Amy Yee Tennis Center. All the outdoor courts are concrete, with the exception of Kinnear Park tennis court which is blacktop, and a number of courts also sport lights and a backboard. Reservations for outdoor courts may be made two weeks in advance for $10 an hour, via either the reservation site or by contacting the Amy Yee Tennis Center, however no same day bookings are allowed. If a court is available the day of, it is first come first serve and there is no fee (use the reservation platform to view available courts the day of).
Ballard High School has four hard surfaced courts located north of the main building off of NW 67th Street. The courts are available for the public during non-school hours and outside of school use of the courts (boys and girls tennis teams use the courts after school for practice in the spring). While there are lights on the courts, these are typically only used for school events and generally not on at night. Public use of the courts doesn't require a fee, and there is no ability to reserve the courts.
Ballard High School Tennis CourtsThese two well maintained hard surface tennis courts in the Blue Ridge neighborhood are private, and are available to members of the Blue Ridge Homeowners Association and their guests. However, non-residents who wish to utilize the Blue Ridge Tennis Courts can register for lessons via their tennis program.
Blue Ridge Tennis Courts