Quick guide
A few good first calls can get your week on court.
Bacon Park Tennis Complex (savannahga.gov) has 16 lighted hard courts. Call 912-351-3850. For clay at Daffin Park, call 912-351-3851.
Forsyth Park (savannahga.gov) has four renovated hard courts, open dawn–9 p.m. Lights run 6–9 p.m.; reserve through Bacon Park.
Tell the Savannah Area Tennis Association, or SATA (savannahtennis.com) your level, dates, and preferred format. Visitors can also check the Savannah PlayYourCourt Meetup (meetup.com).
Join a SATA Tennis Apprentice or intermediate clinic interest list (savannahtennis.com) for upcoming sessions.
Savannah Tennis Academy (savannahtennisacademy.com), 5106 Skidaway Road, advertises stringing. Call 912-353-9399 for price and turnaround.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find players at my level?
Tell SATA (savannahtennis.com) your approximate NTRP level, availability, and whether you want rallies or scored matches. Residents can join its singles and doubles flex leagues (savannahtennis.com), where players arrange their own match times. An intermediate clinic is another way to meet regular hitting partners.
What works best for a visitor seeking a match?
Contact SATA before arriving with exact dates and an NTRP estimate. Check the Savannah PlayYourCourt Meetup (meetup.com) for a scheduled social session. You can also ask a Bacon Park coach, or a club where you have guest access, about a clinic with space at your level. Seasonal leagues require registration and a continuing schedule.
How should I secure courts for a seven-day visit?
Call Bacon Park (savannahga.gov) at 912-351-3850 for its hard courts or Forsyth reservations, and Daffin Park at 912-351-3851 for clay. Ask Chatham County Parks (parks.chathamcountyga.gov) about Lake Mayer at 912-652-6780. Arrange private-club membership or qualifying guest access before relying on a club court.
How do I book private or group lessons?
Use SATA’s program interest forms (savannahtennis.com) for group instruction and its coaching contact (savannahtennis.com) for private lessons. Savannah Tennis Academy (savannahtennisacademy.com) lists private, semi-private, and small-group instruction at 912-353-9399. Club members can ask their tennis staff about lessons and clinics.
Where can NTRP 2.0–4.0 players meet peers?
At 2.0–2.5, start with SATA’s Tennis Apprentice program. Around 3.0–4.0, try an intermediate clinic, flex league, or rated team. SATA’s league guide (savannahtennis.com) lists seasonal formats, and the USTA NTRP guide (usta.com) explains self-rating. Tell organizers about your actual rally and match experience too.
Courts
Choose from city hard courts, Daffin Park clay, county facilities, and member clubs around Savannah and Pooler.
Public courts
| Facility | Courts & lights | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon Park Tennis Complex6262 Skidaway Road Savannah, GA 31406 |
16 hard courts, all lighted. | Staffed city complex; reservations strongly recommended. Call 912-351-3850. City details (savannahga.gov); surface confirmation (savannah.scadathletics.com). |
| Daffin Park Tennis Complex1001 E. Victory Drive Savannah, GA 31405 |
Six unlighted clay courts and three lighted hard courts. | Reservations strongly recommended; call 912-351-3851. The hard courts are also listed as unsupervised, so confirm which can be reserved. City details (savannahga.gov). |
| Forsyth ParkDrayton Street at Park Avenue Savannah, GA 31401 |
Four hard courts; lights 6–9 p.m. | Renovation finished September 25, 2026. Open daily dawn–9 p.m.; book through Bacon Park at 912-351-3850. City reopening notice (savannahga.gov); reconstruction record (agenda.savannahga.gov). |
| Lake Mayer Community Park1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads Savannah, GA 31406 |
Eight lighted tennis courts. An older SATA court list (savannahtennis.com) identifies hard surfaces. | County park open 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Call 912-652-6780 about reservations and any charge. County park page (parks.chathamcountyga.gov). |
| L. Scott Stell Community Park195 Scott Stell Road Savannah, GA 31419 |
Four sheltered courts with lights and fans; county page does not specify the surface. | Park open 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Call 912-652-6780 for use and reservation details. County park page (parks.chathamcountyga.gov). |
| Tom Triplett Community Park100 Tom Triplett Road Pooler, GA 31322 |
Two courts; county page does not specify surface or tennis lighting. | Convenient for Pooler and the airport. Park open 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; ask 912-652-6780 about reservations. County park page (parks.chathamcountyga.gov). |
The city also lists tennis at Forrest Hills Playground, 4901 Skidaway Road, without a current court count or reservation procedure. SATA’s local-courts directory (savannahtennis.com) links to more public and school courts; call before using school courts because access can vary.
Private clubs
| Club | Tennis | Access |
|---|---|---|
| The Landings Golf & Athletic Club (thelandings.com)Franklin Creek Sports Complex 910 Franklin Creek Road Savannah, GA 31411 |
31 Har-Tru clay courts across three Skidaway Island complexes; 11 lighted. | Member facility with defined guest privileges. Arrange access first, then call Franklin Creek at 912-598-3535. Guest information (thelandings.com). |
| The Savannah Golf Club (thesavannahgolfclub.com)1661 E. President Street Savannah, GA 31404 |
Six clay courts; lessons, clinics, league and social play, and a game-arranging program. | Private club. Ask court sports at 912-232-1939 about membership and guest arrangements. Club contact (thesavannahgolfclub.com). |
| Savannah Quarters Country Club (savannahquarterscc.com)8 Palladian Way Pooler, GA 31322 |
Six lighted Har-Tru HydroCourts; private and group lessons and league play. | Membership club; call 912-450-2280 about access. Its current tennis page (savannahquarterscc.com) includes two newer courts, while an older home-page summary still says four. |
Booking, hours & costs
Savannah’s 2026 revenue ordinance (savannahga.gov) sets city tennis-court use at $10 per hour for city residents and $15 per hour for nonresidents. Ask the desk which courts and bookings that charge covers, especially at Forsyth. The ordinance also lists a $20-per-hour tennis-pro court-use charge; that is a facility charge, not a private-lesson quote.
City operating hours (savannahga.gov) vary by complex and day, with shorter Friday and weekend desk hours. County park pages provide a reservation number but no tennis-specific hourly price; call 912-652-6780 to confirm any fee. Private clubs do not publish a general walk-in court rate.
Community
Find players & local organizers
SATA (savannahtennis.com) is the main local organizer. It reports more than 1,400 members and offers leagues, casual events, junior programs, and outreach. Its contact page (savannahtennis.com) separates coaching, league, and general inquiries.
A useful introduction: “I’m approximately NTRP 3.5, available Tuesday and Thursday evenings, looking for singles matches or 60-minute rallies, and can play at Bacon Park or Lake Mayer.”
For less formal play, check the Savannah PlayYourCourt Meetup (meetup.com) and ask a SATA clinic leader about players in your group. Verify an actual Meetup event before planning around it; dates and attendance change.
Leagues, service & events
SATA’s league overview (savannahtennis.com) lists adult men’s and women’s teams, mixed doubles, combo, tri-level, and flex play throughout the year. Its flex leagues (savannahtennis.com) suit residents with variable schedules. SATA says league players need active USTA membership and lists a separate $20 seasonal league fee; check the current registration page before paying. It also runs junior programs (savannahtennis.com) and Special Pops Tennis and volunteer outreach (savannahtennis.com).
The annual Savannah Challenger (savannahchallenger.com) brings professional tennis to The Landings’ Franklin Creek clay courts. The organizer currently lists April 5–11, 2027, for the next event; check its site for tickets, volunteering, and the final schedule. Savannah-raised player Kylie Collins (texaslonghorns.com) reached the international junior circuit and later played college tennis at Texas.
Lessons & coaching
- SATA (savannahtennis.com) offers Tennis Apprentice 101 and 102 for adult beginners, an adult intermediate clinic, and junior programming. Join the relevant interest list. SATA’s 2026 course listings name Cameron Hunt as a lead coach at Bacon Park; check current signups for dates and prices.
- Savannah Tennis Academy (savannahtennisacademy.com) is Paul Amrein’s teaching facility at 5106 Skidaway Road. It offers private, semi-private, “Three and Pro,” and adult and junior clinics. Call 912-353-9399 for rates and availability.
- Savannah Golf Club (thesavannahgolfclub.com) has certified tennis professionals, lessons, clinics, and game arranging for eligible members and guests. Call 912-232-1939.
- Landings Tennis Academy (thelandings.com) offers adult and junior lessons and daily programs for eligible club users. Call 912-598-3535.
- Savannah Quarters (savannahquarterscc.com) offers private and group instruction and weekly clinics from age five at its Pooler club. Call 912-450-2280.
- Chatham County youth program (parks.chathamcountyga.gov) launched a beginner program for ages 5–17 with instructor Doug Andrew in September 2026. Ask county parks at 912-652-6780 about the next session. The advertised $20 four-week price applied to the launch session.
Shops & services
- Savannah Tennis Academy (savannahtennisacademy.com), 5106 Skidaway Road, 912-353-9399: advertises racquet stringing and advice on string type, gauge, and tension. Confirm turnaround and cost.
- DICK’S Sporting Goods, Market Walk (stores.dickssportinggoods.com), 318 Mall Boulevard, Suite 200, 912-480-9037: sells tennis equipment and advertises racquet restringing and grip replacement. Services vary by store, so call first.
- Private-club pro shops may help members with equipment. Ask your club about stringing and guest service before visiting.
Why Savannah works for a tennis trip
Savannah offers three distinct playing experiences: renovated courts in historic Forsyth Park, large city and county hard-court facilities, and green-clay play at Daffin Park and private clubs. You can arrange a city court without joining a club, meet players through SATA, and watch rising professionals during Savannah Challenger week.
For a smooth visit, book courts first, contact an organizer with your level and exact dates, then add a clinic or social session if space is available.