About Tennis & Pickleball

Recreation and Parks offers a great variety of tennis/pickleball opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Youth Tennis

Tennis Classes
Sessions: 9/5-9/28; 10/3-10/26
Tue/Thu, 5-6pm • Ages 8-12
Galvin Community Park Tennis Courts
3330 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa
$100-$110 (8 classes)
All aspects of tennis are covered in these fun-filled camps! Participants receive instruction, have practice time and game time. Equipment balls and court size will follow the USTA’s 10 and under pathway for Red, Orange and Green Ball tennis. Please bring your own tennis racquet and water bottle.

Generational Tennis
Sessions: 9/14-10/5; 9/16-10/7; 10/26-11/16; 10/28-11/18
Thu OR Sat
Galvin Community Park Tennis Courts
3330 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa
$100-$110 (4 classes)
Tennis is often referred to as the sport of a lifetime, and this class offers an introduction to the game that both youth and adults can enjoy together. Both participants will get to swing and sweat while they learn the art of the game. A partner is required in order to register, and the activity fee will credit both the youth and adult pair.

Adult Tennis

Stay active after work and on the weekends. No membership or reservation needed - just fresh air, lighted courts and fun outdoors! Courts are located at Galvin Community Park (lighted), Howarth Memorial Park (lighted) and Finley Community Park (no lights) and are first come, first served, except for league, tournament, or instructional play (which requires a permit) and Recreation & Parks programs/classes. Courts are non-reservable 9am-12pm Saturday and Sunday (except for tournaments). To reserve, email [email protected] or call 707-543-4317.

Generational Tennis
Sessions: 9/14-10/5; 9/16-10/7; 10/26-11/16; 10/28-11/18
Thu OR Sat
Galvin Community Park Tennis Courts
3330 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa
$100-$110 (4 classes)
Tennis is often referred to as the sport of a lifetime, and this class offers an introduction to the game that both youth and adults can enjoy together. Both participants will get to swing and sweat while they learn the art of the game. A partner is required in order to register, and the activity fee will credit both the youth and adult pair.

Adult Pickleball

Join the fun and learn to play one of the fastest growing sports in the country. No membership or reservation needed – just join the fun!  Courts are located at Finley Community Park (no lights) and Howarth Memorial Park (lighted), and are first come, first serve, except for league, tournament, or instructional play (which requires a permit) and Recreation & Parks programs/classes. Courts are non-reservable 9am-12pm daily (except for tournaments). To reserve, email [email protected] or call 707-543-4317.

Learn to Play Pickleball
9/3-9/24; 9/11-10/2; 9/13-10/4; 10/9-10/30; 10/11-11/1
Sun, Mon OR Wed
Finley Community Park Pickleball Courts
2060 W. College Ave., Santa Rosa
$130-$140 (4 classes)
This class is designed for first-time players or anyone interested in learning what Pickleball is all about. We will cover fundamentals, rules, basic shot techniques, movement to the ball, court positioning, equipment, and simple strategy. Loaner paddles will be provided if you do not have your own. Please wear court shoes, a hat, and bring water. Please note: requires active movement (including laterally), so you must be reasonably fit and able to move safely around the court.

General Information and Rules

The courts are available 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. Lighted courts are open until 10pm. All players must abide by court rules and regulations posted on entrance to courts. No person shall provide or offer tennis/pickleball lessons for compensation on City-owned courts without a permit from the Recreation and Parks Department per City Council Policy 000-09.

• Finley Community Park - 3 dual lined tennis courts, 8 dual lined pickleball courts with portable nets, and 4 dedicated pickleball courts. Tennis play has priority on courts 1 & 2. Pickleball play has priority on courts 3 & 4. Courts are unlighted and close at sunset.
• Galvin Community Park - 11 dedicated tennis and 4 dedicated youth 10 and under tennis courts. Courts are lighted and close at 10pm.
• Howarth Memorial Park - 5 dedicated tennis and 4 dedicated pickleball courts Tennis courts 5 & 4 are CLOSED due to need repairs to the court foundation. Courts are lighted and close at 10pm.

Renting Tennis/Pickleball Courts for League/Tournament Play

All tennis and pickleball classes and/or tournaments must be authorized by the City of Santa Rosa Recreation & Park Department. Classes and/or tournaments take precedence on the courts at all times. To rent the Galvin, Finley or Howarth Park Tennis/Pickleball courts, call 707-543-4317.

Tennis Pricing

Rental Fees:
$9/hr per court (April 1 - Oct 31)
$7/hr per court (Nov 1 - March 31)

League Play Fees:
$10 per match per court
$7 per player per season

Pickleball Pricing

Private Rental:
$4.50/hr per 2 courts (April 1 - Oct 31)
$3.50/hr per 2 courts (Nov 1 - March 31)

PLEASE NOTE

Tennis and Pickleball courts cannot be reserved during peak playing times.

Tennis non-reservable before noon on Saturday and Sunday.
Pickleball non-reservable between 9am-12pm everyday.