Looking for a free public tennis court in Melbourne?
Baby 2.0 has been attending local ANZ Tennis Hot Shot classes for a while – and while we’re not members of a tennis club, he does like to play a casual game now and then. So I’m always on the lookout for free and open to public tennis courts near me.
A family tennis game is a healthy and cheap activity with the kids!
If your family and friends also like an occasional tennis game then here’s my guide to all the public tennis courts in Melbourne where you can play tennis for free. Never again will you be stuck with the question ‘where can I find free tennis courts near me?’ or ‘are there any tennis courts nearby?’ Ace!
Note that this list does not include tennis walls in Melbourne or indoor tennis courts in Melbourne, only free outdoor tennis courts.
Also if you prefer to book a Melbourne tennis court (and pay for tennis court hire) then Tennis Australia and each local council’s website has information about public tennis courts and tennis clubs. This includes instructions on how to book a tennis court in Melbourne. So with that, you’ll surely find all the bookable or cheap tennis courts Melbourne is hiding.
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Free Tennis Courts Melbourne – NORTH / NORTH-WEST
Public tennis courts – City of Melbourne
1. Parkville Tennis Club, Parkville
Parkville Tennis Club holds is one of the closest tennis courts to the University of Melbourne. For $5 you can join in Sunday social tennis after 2pm. The court is free to use on the last Sunday of every month. Seniors Tennis also held each Wednesday and is Suitable for all skill levels!
Parkville Tennis Club, 151 Royal Parade Parkville, 0412 279 156
Other City of Melbourne tennis courts, such as the popular East Melbourne tennis courts, are run and leased by tennis clubs. View this list of tennis courts in City of Melbourne.
Public tennis courts – Moreland
2. Gowanbrae Tennis Courts, Gowanbrae
Two fenced courts lined for tennis, netball and basketball, with lights. Tokens to operate the lighting can be purchased from Gowanbrae Convenience Store for $6 each.
Gowanbrae tennis courts, Elms Court, Gowanbrae
All other tennis courts in Moreland Council are leased and managed by the tennis clubs. Here’s a list of Moreland Council’s tennis facilities.
Note:
- There are no free/community tennis courts in Melbourne’s Darebin or Banyule City Council areas. All courts form part of a club who provide casual tennis court (paid) hire to non-members using a book-a-court system.
Free tennis courts – Whittlesea
3. Doreen Recreation Reserve, Doreen
Two tennis courts nearby cricket grounds, off-street parking and toilets.
Doreen Recreation Reserve, 915 Bridge Inn Road Doreen
4. Epping Recreation Reserve, Epping
Two tennis courts with public access (adjacent to a tennis club), sports grounds, public toilets and a playground. Multiple public basketball courts are also close by.
Epping Recreation Reserve, 863 High Street Epping
5. Prism Park, Epping North
Four tennis courts with lights on a timer that you can operate.
Prism Park, Shields Street Epping North
6. Tuttle Recreation Reserve, Wollert
Two public tennis courts nearby toilets and picnic / BBQ facilities.
Tuttle Recreation Reserve, 523 – 525 Epping Road Wollert
Free tennis courts – Hume
7. Greenvale Drive Reserve, Greenvale
Single free tennis court, basketball half-court and a playground.
Greenvale Drive Reserve, Greenvale Drive Greenvale
8. Normanby Drive Reserve, Greenvale
Single tennis court and a half basketball court.
Normanby Drive Reserve, Normanby Drive Greenvale
9. Derby Street Reserve, Tullamarine
Four tennis courts, with a BMX track and Melrose Drive Reserve sports grounds across the street.
Derby Street Reserve, Derby Street Tullamarine
10. Dallas Tennis Hall, Dallas
Two tennis courts with off-street parking, beside an indoor tennis hall.
Dallas Tennis Hall, Hepburn Street Dallas
11. Seth Raistrick Reserve, Campbellfield
Two tennis courts, along with an oval, batting cages, a playground and public toilets.
Seth Raistrick Reserve, Hume Highway Campbellfield
12. The Greenway, Craigieburn
Single tennis court with a basketball ring at one end.
The Greenway, Greenway Reserve, Lakes Drive, Craigieburn
13. Centennial Park Drive Reserve, Craigieburn
Single tennis court with a small shaded seating area.
Centennial Park Drive Reserve, 20 Mareeba Way Craigieburn
14. Malcolm Creek Park, Craigieburn
Single tennis court, single basketball court and a playground.
Malcolm Creek Park, Serenity Way, Craigieburn
15. Treehouse Park, Craigieburn
Two tennis courts and an adjacent basketball court.
Treehouse Park, 15 Grove Road, Craigieburn
16. Annadale Estate Reserve, Mickleham
One well-kept tennis court with a rebound wall and basketball ring.
30 Ellscott Boulevard, Mickleham
17. Swallow St, Craigieburn
One tennis court and an adjacent basketball court. Situated next to Treehouse Park Playground.
Swallow St, Craigieburn
Public Tennis Courts Melbourne – SOUTH, SOUTH-EAST, BAYSIDE, MORNINGTON PENINSULA
Free tennis courts – Casey
18. Highgrove Outlook Park, Clyde North
Playground with a basketball court and a free tennis court.
Highgrove Outlook Park, Fitzwilliam Circuit, Clyde North
19. Barry J Powell Reserve, Noble Park North
Four hard courts, alongside sports ovals.
Barry J Powell Reserve, 2C Bakers Road, Noble Park North
Free tennis court – Kingston
20. Namatjira Park Tennis Court, Clarinda
One tennis court, with a skate bowl, playground and sports ground nearby.
Namatjira Park Tennis Court, Springs Road Clarinda (opposite street number 50)
Free tennis courts – Knox
21. Boronia Park, Park Crescent Boronia
One public tennis court that is also used as a RC Car track by the Boronia Radio Controlled Car Club.
Boronia Park, Park Crescent, Boronia
22. Flamingo Reserve, Wantirna South
Two tennis courts and a small playground.
Flamingo Reserve, Merryn Grove, Wantirna South
23. Lakesfield Reserve, Lysterfield
One tennis court, one basketball court and a sports oval with off-street parking.
Lakesfield Reserve, 101 Lakesfield Drive, Lysterfield
24. Liberty Avenue Reserve, Rowville
One tennis court nearby basketball facilities, batting cages and a sports oval.
Liberty Avenue Reserve, Liberty Avenue, Rowville
25. Parkridge Reserve, Rowville
Two tennis courts, sports grounds and off-street parking.
Parkridge Reserve, Dandelion Drive, Rowville
26. Benedikt Reserve, Scoresby
One tennis court, sports grounds and a playground.
Benedikt Reserve, Rosehill Street, Scoresby
Free tennis courts – Monash
27. Mount Waverley Reserve, Mount Waverley
A public asphalt tennis court, basketball half-court, oval, pavilion, cricket nets and an off-leash dog area. Note that the Mount Waverley Reserve playground is currently closed to the community, reopening mid-May 2024.
Mount Waverley Reserve, Fleet Street, Mount Waverley
Public tennis courts – Mornington Peninsula
28. Stringer Road Reserve, Blairgowrie
Tennis courts, oval, off-lead dog area and public toilets.
Stringer Road Reserve, 33 Stringer Road, Blairgowrie
29. Moorooduc Recreation Reserve, Moorooduc
Tennis courts, cricket nets, sporting oval and public toilets.
Moorooduc Recreation Reserve, 700 Derril Road, Moorooduc
30. Percy Cerutty Reserve, Portsea
Two tennis courts, oval and public toilets.
Percy Cerutty Reserve, 33 Blair Road, Portsea
31. R.W. Stone Reserve, Somers
Three tennis courts nearby sports grounds, playground and public toilet.
R.W. Stone Reserve, 82 Camphill Road, Somers
Note:
- there are no free tennis courts in Melbourne’s Bayside City Council area. All courts form part of a club who provide casual tennis court (paid) hire to non-members.
- there are no free tennis courts in Melbourne’s City of Port Phillip council area. All tennis courts are leased by council to community-run tennis clubs, and all the clubs have a fee associated with accessing the facility. You either pay a casual rate or must be a member of the club
- there are no free tennis courts in the City of Greater Dandenong. All tennis Facilities are under management agreements with local club operators and the council does not operate free tennis courts in the municipality.
- there are no free tennis courts in Melbourne’s Glen Eira City Council area.
Free Public Tennis Courts Melbourne – EAST
Free public tennis courts – Manningham
32. Koonung Park, Bulleen
Three tennis courts, free for community use with no bookings required. Koonung Park also has other sporting and exercise facilities, a playground and toilets.
Koonung Park, Corner Furneaux Grove and Balwyn Road, Bulleen
Free tennis courts – Maroondah
33. Canterbury Gardens, Bayswater North
Tennis courts, BBQ area, playground and toilet facilities.
Canterbury Gardens, 42-78 Allambanan Drive, Bayswater North
34. Glen Park Reserve, Bayswater North
Tennis courts, basketball courts, public toilets, play equipment for toddlers and older children and a community centre at the park too.
Glen Park, 30 – 48 Glen Park Road Bayswater North
35. Yarrunga Reserve, Croydon Hills
Open tennis courts, BMX track, fitness equipment and a playground.
Yarrunga Reserve, 6 Barwon Court, Croydon Hills
36. Belmont Park, Croydon South
Multi-purpose tennis and soccer court, an oval, a playground and public toilets.
Belmont Park, 97 – 107 Belmont Road, Croydon South
Free tennis court – Whitehorse
37. Middlefield Reserve, Blackburn North
Single tennis court, basketball half-court and a small playground.
Middlefield Reserve, 28 – 32 Middlefield Road, Blackburn North
Public tennis courts – Yarra Ranges Council
38. Launching Place Reserve, Launching Place
A bit run down tennis court and sports oval.
Launching Place Reserve, 125A Wickhams Road, Launching Place
Note: All tennis courts in Boroondara are run by clubs, schools or other organisations and as such there are no free public courts in the municipality.
Free Public Tennis Courts Melbourne – WEST
Public tennis courts – Moonee Valley
39. Boeing Reserve, Strathmore Heights
Two tennis courts, skate ramp, off street parking, sports grounds and a public toilet.
Boeing Reserve, 240 Boeing Road, Strathmore Heights
40. Bradshaw Street Reserve, Essendon
2 tennis courts and a small playground.
Bradshaw Street Reserve, Forrester and Bradshaw Streets, Essendon
41. Montgomery Reserve, Essendon
Two tennis courts, a playground, public toilet and a little library. Also right near the Essendon Traffic School.
Montgomery Reserve, 27 Lawson St, Essendon
Free tennis courts – Maribyrnong
42. Johnson Reserve, 160 Essex Street West Footscray
Tennis courts, sports fields, skate park and a playground.
Johnson Reserve, 160 Essex Street, West Footscray
43. Maidstone Tennis Courts and Reserve, Maidstone
One court, picnic tables, seating, toilets, space for hire.
Maidstone Tennis Courts and Reserve, 83-87 Norfolk St, Maidstone
44. Braybrook Park, Braybrook
Two tennis courts near the corner of Churchill Avenue and Adamson Street at the Braybrook Community Hub. There are also sports grounds and the Lance Reichstein Playground, otherwise known as Aeroplane Park.
Braybrook Park, Churchill Avenue, Braybrook
45. Yarraville Oval Tennis Courts, Yarraville
Two courts, sports grounds, cricket nets, skate park. Close to the Yarraville Village and Beaton Reserve.
Yarraville Oval Tennis Courts, Cnr Anderson Street and Williamstown Road, Yarraville
46. Henry Turner Memorial Reserve South, Footscray
Three tennis courts, additional sporting grounds and right next to Footscray Park.
Henry Turner Memorial Reserve South, Farnsworth Avenue, Footscray
47. Cruickshank Park, Yarraville
Two tennis courts, BMX track, playground and basketball ring.
Cruickshank Park, Court Street, Yarraville
Free public tennis courts – Melton
48. Springlake Village Park, Caroline Springs
Two tennis courts, basketball facilities and exercise equipment.
Springlake Village Park, Springlake Avenue, Caroline Springs
49. Eynesbury Recreation Reserve, Eynesbury
Four public tennis courts with lighting.
Eynesbury Recreation Reserve, Eynesbury Road Eynesbury
50. Banchory Green, Hillside
Tennis court, basketball court and play equipment.
Banchory Green, Banchory Avenue, Hillside
51. Sugar Gum Reserve, Hillside
Tennis court, BBQ and shelter plus play equipment.
Sugar Gum Reserve, Sugar Gum Drive, Hillside
52. Melton Recreation Reserve, Melton
Tennis court plus other sporting facilities, a skate park and a playground.
Melton Recreation Reserve, Reserve Road, Melton
53. Blackwood Drive Recreation Reserve, Melton South
Tennis court, netball court, playground and sports field.
Blackwood Drive Recreation Reserve, Reynolds Place, Melton South
54. Arnolds Creek Tennis Courts, Melton West
Two fenced and two unfenced tennis courts.
Arnolds Creek Tennis Courts, Arnolds Creek Community Centre, Claret Ash Boulevard Melton West
55. Aintree Recreation Reserve, Aintree
Tennis complex has 8 courts, two of which are free for public use. Frontier Park is right next door!
Aintree Tennis Complex, Frontier Avenue, Aintree
56. North Terrace Reserve, Taylors Hills
One tennis court with playground nextdoor.
Taylors Hill Tennis Courts, North Terrace Reserve, The Esplanade, Taylors Hill
57. Brookside Recreation Reserve, Caroline Springs
Tennis court with playground and BBQ facilities nearby.
Brookside Recreation Reserve, Rockbank Middle Road, Caroline Springs
Public tennis courts – Hobsons Bay
58. Seabrook Public Tennis Courts, Altona Meadows
Four tennis courts with off street parking adjacent a sports ground and nearby playground.
Seabrook Public Tennis Courts, 2 Macneil Drive, Altona Meadows
59. Seabrook Community Centre, Seabrook
Tennis and basketball court, playground and BBQ facilities alongside the Seabrook Community Centre.
Seabrook Community Centre, 15 Truganina Avenue, Seabrook
60. JK Grant Reserve, Altona
Accessible via vehicle or one of the many bike tracks around Cherry Lake
JK Grant Reserve, Sugargum Drive, Altona
61. Donald McLean Reserve, Spotswood
Two tennis courts, currently not in use as there are improvement works underway.
Donald McLean Reserve, The Avenue, Spotswood
62. Altona Green Park, Altona Meadows
Two tennis courts, no booking required.
Altona Green Park, Victoria Street, Altona Meadows
63. Bruce Comben Reserve, Altona Meadows
Four tennis courts, sports oval, picnic table and a playground.
Bruce Comben Reserve, 2 MacNeil Drive, Altona Meadows
Free tennis courts – Wyndham
64. Wootten Road Reserve, Tarneit
3 tennis courts can be booked via Tennis Australia Book-a-Court online booking. Some of the courts are free (depending on the time that you require them), otherwise there may be a small charge (often related to court lighting). Public toilet, 2 sports ovals and off street parking.
Wootten Road Reserve, 25/51 Wootten Rd, Tarneit
65. Williams Landing Boulevard Reserve, Williams Landing
6 flexi-pave courts available (4 with lights) with tennis club members having exclusive access to 4 courts and the other 2 courts are shared with the public. All courts can be booked via Tennis Australia Book-a-Court online booking. Some of the courts are free (depending on the time that you require them), otherwise there may be a small charge (often related to court lighting). Public toilet, 2 sports ovals and off street parking.
Williams Landing Boulevard Reserve, Williams Landing Boulevard, Williams Landing
66. Cambridge Reserve, Hoppers Crossing
6 courts available booked via Tennis Australia Book-a-Court online booking. Some of the courts are free (depending on the time that you require them), otherwise there may be a small charge (often related to court lighting). Public toilet, sports oval and off street parking.
Cambridge Reserve, Barber Drive, Hoppers Crossing
67. Chirnside Park, Werribee
4 Courts open to public booked via Tennis Australia Book-a-Court online booking. Some of the courts are free (depending on the time that you require them), otherwise there may be a small charge (often related to court lighting). Public Toilet, sports fields, cricket practice nets, playgrounds, barbecue and picnic facilities, Werribee Outdoor Olympic Pool and off-street Parking.
Chirnside Park, Watton St, Werribee
68. Seasons Park, Tarneit
Two tennis courts, and a playground.
Seasons Park, Equinox Way, Tarneit
69. Oaktree Avenue Park, Wyndham Vale
One tennis court, and a playground.
Oaktree Avenue Park, Oaktree Avenue, Wyndham Vale
70. Price Reserve, Beach Rd, Werribee South
Two tennis courts, no bookings required.
Price Reserve, Beach Rd, Werribee South
71. Alcock Road Reserve, Truganina
Two tennis courts, no bookings required.
Alcock Road Reserve, Alcock Road, Truganina
72. Webster St Reserve, Point Cook
Two tennis courts, no bookings required.
Webster St Reserve, Webster St, Point Cook
73. Spindrift Way Park, Point Cook
Two tennis courts, and a playground.
Spindrift Way Park, Spindrift Way Point Cook (or Willowgreen Way Reserve, Willowgreen Way Point Cook – same site with access from different roads that border the facility)
Note – There are no public tennis courts in the City of Brimbank.
More Tennis Courts Across Melbourne
If you’re wondering ‘is there a tennis court near me that I can hire?’ and wanting to find out about tennis events have a look at Tennis Australia. Their website includes listings for tennis court hire and upcoming programs at local tennis courts to try out for the whole family!
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