Updated November 2026. Tennis City Boston › Boston Public Tennis Courts
Boston Common has 2 full courts, also lined for pickleball, according to the City of Boston Park Features dataset. It is the most central city site and the easiest for a visitor to reach.
Before you go
Bring your own net plan: published sources disagree on whether nets stay up here, and we could not confirm it. Check with Boston Parks and Recreation at 617-635-4505 or [email protected] if a net matters to your plans.
The city park rules close parks from 11:30pm to 6am. We found no court-specific hours or fee from the city.
Courts nearby
- Peters Park I: 1 full court, South End
- Titus Sparrow Park: 1 full court, South End
- Carter Playground: 5 full courts, Roxbury
Questions
Are there tennis courts on Boston Common?
Yes. The city dataset lists 2 full courts.
Do the courts have nets?
We could not confirm this, because sources conflict. Check before you go.
Source: City of Boston Park Features dataset, checked November 2026. Hours, prices and rules can change, so confirm before you travel.
Related guides
- Boston Public Tennis Courts
- How to Get a Tennis Court in Boston
- Playing Tennis While Visiting Boston
- Boston Tennis Court Locations
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