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Tennis in Tampa Bay.

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Tampa or St. Pete? Start with your side of the water, then find players, public courts and a time that works.

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Games in Tampa Bay

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90 minutes · Singles · 2 player spots proposed. No payment.

Local court guide

Where to play in Tampa Bay

Tampa and St. Petersburg can mean very different trips. Agree on a court first, and distinguish park courts from staffed tennis facilities with their own booking systems.

Public outdoor courts only. Confirmed free court time comes first, followed by other park options and paid municipal centers. A public court is not necessarily free; each listing explains what we could verify.

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“Fees apply” includes facilities with both free and paid options. “Check fees” means public access is verified, but free court time is not. Pins show approximate park or facility locations, not verified tennis entrances.

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Courts in Tampa Bay

  1. 4 tennis courts · Confirm lighting with the venue

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  2. 4 tennis courts · Confirm lighting with the venue

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  3. 4 tennis courts + 2 interchangeable courts · Confirm lighting with the venue

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  4. 8 clay courts · Confirm lighting with the venue

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The full court guide

North Tampa

Rowlett Park

2401 East Yukon Street, Tampa, FL 33604

Public courts · check fees

The official listing confirms public tennis courts but does not publish a casual-play price. Check posted rules or ask the parks department; free play is not confirmed here.

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Local player reports

Player experiences help us choose courts to include. They are not a popularity ranking or a live availability report.

4 tennis courts · Confirm lighting with the venue

Four public tennis courts in North Tampa. The city notes that a contracted instructor may use one court.

First come, first served outside scheduled use. Leave the instructor’s permitted court available and follow posted rules.

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St. Petersburg

Fossil Park / Willis S. Johns Recreation Center

6635 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Public courts · check fees

The official listing confirms public tennis courts but does not publish a casual-play price. Check posted rules or ask the parks department; free play is not confirmed here.

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Local player reports

Player experiences help us choose courts to include. They are not a popularity ranking or a live availability report.

4 tennis courts · Confirm lighting with the venue

The city parks department lists four tennis courts and six separate pickleball courts at this recreation complex in northeast St. Petersburg. Use the recreation-center address as a meeting reference.

Check posted court hours and any scheduled use. Joining a Lobby game does not reserve a court or authorize an organized event.

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Central Tampa

Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park

1001 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL

Public courts · check fees

The official listing confirms public tennis courts but does not publish a casual-play price. Check posted rules or ask the parks department; free play is not confirmed here.

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Local player reports

Player experiences help us choose courts to include. They are not a popularity ranking or a live availability report.

4 tennis courts + 2 interchangeable courts · Confirm lighting with the venue

Tampa’s tennis directory lists four permanent tennis courts and two interchangeable tennis/pickleball courts here. Check the marked court layout and any scheduled use.

Outdoor hard courts are first come, first served under Tampa’s tennis rules. Follow posted schedules and any permitted instruction.

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Davis Islands

Sandra Freedman Tennis Complex

59 Columbia Drive, Tampa, FL

Public courts · court fee

The city publishes court charges that vary by age and time of day. Reserve through Tampa’s booking system and check the current rate before paying.

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8 clay courts · Confirm lighting with the venue

Tampa’s Davis Islands tennis facility has an online court-reservation process. Check the city’s booking instructions before agreeing on a game.

Reserve through the city’s tennis booking system and check current fees. A Lobby signup does not reserve or pay for court time.

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Official sources and local player discussions reviewed October 4, 2026. Forum posts are dated anecdotes, not attendance data. This is a curated directory, not a complete list. Court conditions, fees and schedules can change; confirm with the operator. Listed facilities are independent of Lobby Tennis.

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Before you play

Is Lobby free?

Creating a player profile is free. Court fees and reservations are handled separately with the venue. Agree on any costs before meeting.

Do I need an official rating?

No. Choose your self-reported level, “New to tennis” or “Not sure yet.” Check each game’s level range before joining.

Are there leagues or tournaments yet?

We’re building this local community. Only published games are available through Lobby; this page does not announce a league season or tournament.

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City photograph: Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and cropped for display. City view, not a court location.

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