James Kenney Park

1720 8th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 Directions ↗

1 outdoor hard court Free walk-up Dedicated, lighted, practice wall Level: Not specified Hours: 8am–8pm

One dedicated outdoor hard court with a permanent net and lines, lighted for evening play, plus a practice wall for solo warm-ups. Whether it's reservable or walk-up only isn't settled — call ahead to confirm before you plan around a specific time.

How it plays

SurfaceHigh — dedicated, permanent net and lines
LevelNot specified
WaitMedium — no clear crowd signal either way

Court details

Courts
1
Indoor / outdoor
Outdoor
Surface
High — dedicated, permanent net and lines
Price
Free walk-up; $7/hr resident, $8/hr non-resident reservation (reduced rates for youth/seniors/disabled)
Hours
8am–8pm
Reservations
Reservable
Typical wait
Medium
Neighborhood
Near downtown Berkeley

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