TENNIS COURT RESERVATIONS & POLICIES
AT THE SANTA CLARA TENNIS CENTER
Court Fees
RESERVATIONS RATES
$12/HR Resident | $14/HR Non-Resident
Reservations are court bookings made 15 minutes or more before court time. When reserving a court in advance, the Reservation Fee is charged for all bookings, regardless of the day/time of booking.
WALK-ON RATES
Walk-on rates are court bookings made less than 15min before your court time, and they are charged the walk-on rates depending of time and day.
NON-PRIME TIME WALK-ON COURT FEES
$7/hour Resident | $10/hour Non-Resident
Mon–Fri 8am-1pm, Sa & Su 5pm-8pm
PRIMETIME WALK-ON COURT FEES
$12/hour Resident | $14/hour Non-Resident
Mon–Fri 3pm-10pm, Sa & Su 8am-5pm
FREE OPEN PLAY (WALK-ON ONLY)
For Santa Clara City Residents
Mon–Fri 1pm-3pm, Sa & Su 8pm-10pm
Pickleball in Santa Clara
We are excited to continue offering pickleball as a key part of our community’s recreational activities! Located in Central Park near the Community Recreation Center (CRC), our facilities now include six dedicated pickleball courts with blended lines, providing a flexible space for both tennis and pickleball enthusiasts. These courts were originally part of the City of Santa Clara’s effort to enhance recreational opportunities and have since become a hub for players of all ages and skill levels. Join the fun and discover why pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the community!
COURT RESERVATIONS & OPEN PLAY
Players must check in by phone or in person before going to their assigned court.
PICKLEBALL PLAY HOURS:
| Reservation-Based Play Hours: | |
| Mon/Wed | 9 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
| Tue/Thu/Fri | 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Sat | 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| Sun | 9 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Court Rental Fees: |
| Residents: $8/hr. | Non-Res: $10/hr. |
| Free Play Hours (players must call no more than 30min prior to play-time to book a court): | |
| Mon | 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Wed | 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Sun | 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Reservations can be made by phone at 408-247-0178 or online here.
PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY
Drop-in Fee: $6 Residents / $7 Non-Res
Wednesdays 9:00am-11:30am
Fridays 9:00am-11:30am
Open Play offers a welcoming space to connect with others and enjoy the game. Players can drop-in without pre-arranging matches—just show up, join the rotation, and play. It’s a great way to meet new people, practice, improve your game, and have fun!
Court Reservation Policy at the Santa Clara Tennis Center
- Residents may reserve 7 days in advance (beginning each day at 12pm).
- Non-residents may reserve 5 days in advance (beginning each day at 12pm).
- Reservations are court bookings made 15min. or more before court time.
- Fees are charged for all reservations; regardless of day/ time of reservation.
- Minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 2 hours rental.
- Reservations must be canceled at least 4 hours in advance or full fees will be assessed.
- Court reservations are forfeited after 15 minutes.
- No-Show & late cancellation fees not paid are required to be paid before next reservation.
- Fees will not be prorated for late arrivals.
- Credit will be issued for unused rain-out time.
- Reserve a court online or call (408) 247-0178
- Walk-on court use is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Court Reservations at Buchser Middle School
Hours of Operation
During School Year
Weekdays: 4pm – Sunset
Weekends & Holidays: 7:00am – 30min after Sunset
Outside School Year
Mon-Sun: 7:00am – 30min after Sunset
1. Any players making a reservation must have a credit card on file.
2. Players checking in must have proof of reservation readily available to claim the court.
3. Call our Lifetime Activities office at 408-247-0178 for assistance if any issues arise.
Rainy-Day Procedure
During inclement weather, staff may close the courts until they are playable. Call us to see if courts are playable. Credit will be issued for paid, unused time if it rains during play. Make ups will be scheduled for lesson and league rain outs.
Tennis Center Rules & Etiquette
- Respect all players at all times.
- Players must check-in at the pro shop prior to play
- Shirts/tops must be worn, non-marking shoes only, no open-toed shoes.
- Keep noise to an appropriate level.
- Keep courts clean. Pick up all balls & throw away any trash in the provided trash cans.
- Wait until the point in play is finished before retrieving a ball from another court.
- Be safe. Do not participate in any behavior that would risk injury to yourself or anyone else.
- Before starting play, ensure the court is free from hazards (extra balls, cans, or other debris).
- City-sponsored lessons only
- NO food, drinks, or chewing gum (water is acceptable)
- NO personal ball machines
- NO wheels (bikes, skates, skateboards, scooters, etc.)
- NO profanities, yelling, or screaming at any time on or near courts.
- NO small children that are not playing tennis
- NO pets