Updated November 2026. Tennis City Boston › Boston Public Tennis Courts
Carter Playground in Roxbury has 5 full courts, according to the City of Boston Park Features dataset. That is the most at any one city site.
What to expect
Boston Magazine’s 2023 write-up describes relatively new courts on Columbus Ave, with lights for evening play and an 11:30pm closing. It reports a usual wait of 30 to 60 minutes and an expected one-hour limit when others are waiting. That piece is from 2023 and Tennis City has not visited, so treat the wait as a rough guide.
The write-up lists no fee. Its 11:30pm closing matches the city park rules, which close parks from 11:30pm to 6am.
Courts nearby
- Ramsay Park: 1 full court, Roxbury
- Madison Park H.S. Athletic Fields: 2 full courts, Roxbury
- Titus Sparrow Park: 1 full court, South End
Questions
How many courts does Carter Playground have?
The city dataset lists 5 full courts.
Are the courts lit?
Boston Magazine reported lights for evening play in 2023.
Source: City of Boston Park Features dataset, checked November 2026. Hours, prices and rules can change, so confirm before you travel.
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