Community Recreation Center at Central Park

2625 Hayward Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051 Directions ↗

Beginner-friendly

6 outdoor hard courts $8/hr resident · $10/hr non-resident Level: All levels, beginner lessons available Hours: Open play Mon–Fri 1–3pm, Sat–Sun 8–10pm

The reservation system is open to residents and non-residents alike. Open play drop-in runs $6 residents/$7 non-residents; reserved courts run $8/hr residents, $10/hr non-residents. Check in by phone (408-247-0178) or in person before heading to your assigned court — this isn't a walk-up venue. Class tiers ("New Learners & Beginners 0–1.5," "Advanced Beginner 2.0–2.5") are lesson levels, not requirements for open play. Open Play for Santa Clara City Residents runs Mon–Fri 1–3pm and Sat–Sun 8–10pm.

How it plays

SurfaceMedium — blended lines shared with tennis, permanent lines, portable nets
LevelOpen to all levels; structured lesson tiers for beginners (0–1.5, 2.0–2.5)
WaitLow — reservation system, assigned courts

Court details

Courts
6
Indoor / outdoor
Outdoor
Surface
Medium — blended lines shared with tennis, permanent lines, portable nets
Price
$8/hr resident, $10/hr non-resident (reserved); $6/$7 open-play drop-in
Hours
Open Play for Santa Clara City Residents: Mon–Fri 1pm–3pm, Sat–Sun 8pm–10pm
Reservations
Mixed
Level
Open to all levels; structured lesson tiers for beginners (0–1.5, 2.0–2.5)
Typical wait
Low
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