Tennis in Walnut Creek, CA

Courts, clubs, lessons and shops, with a source for each listing

Quick Guide

Walnut Creek tennis centers on the Walnut Creek Tennis Center at Heather Farm, with 11 lit courts, home to the Walnut Creek Racquet Club and over 150 USTA and league teams a year. lifetimeactivities.com

  • Getting a court: Walnut Creek Tennis Center reservations open 8 days ahead at 12:30pm, with per-person court fees or passes. The reservation page also lists satellite courts by address with daylight or weekend hours. lifetimeactivities.com
  • In this guide: 8 places to play, each with a source link.

FAQs

How do I find hitting partners in Walnut Creek?

  • Walnut Creek Racquet Club: Community tennis association based at the Walnut Creek Tennis Center, with club-sponsored seasonal leagues; membership is required for competitive leagues. wcrc.net
  • USTA Junior Local and Travel Leagues: Walnut Creek junior leagues: a year-round local league for 14 and under, and an invitation-only travel league for ages 7 to 14. lifetimeactivities.com
  • USTA Northern California: USTA's Northern California section; its staff page lists Marin and Contra Costa among the areas of a community programs representative. usta.com

How do I get a court on a short visit?

Walnut Creek Tennis Center reservations open 8 days ahead at 12:30pm, with per-person court fees or passes. The reservation page also lists satellite courts by address with daylight or weekend hours. lifetimeactivities.com

How do I join lessons?

  • Lifetime Activities at Walnut Creek Tennis Center: Youth and adult lessons, competition training, ball machine and sports camps. lifetimeactivities.com

Courts

Rules and hours change, so check the linked source before you go.

Public and city courts

Walnut Creek Tennis Center (Heather Farm)

  • Address: 1751 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Courts: 11 courts
  • Lights: Lighted
  • Access: Per person: $8 per 90-minute court usage; advance reservation $16.50 ($7 standard pass holders); annual, 4-month and youth passes sold. Fees effective 2/1/2025.
  • Source: lifetimeactivities.com

Rudgear Park

  • Address: 2250 Stewart Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Courts: 3 courts
  • Access: Daylight hours; fees and reservations are not stated for this court.
  • Source: lifetimeactivities.com

Arbolado Park

  • Address: 3598 Arbolado Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Courts: 3 courts
  • Access: Daylight hours; fees and reservations are not stated for this court.
  • Source: lifetimeactivities.com

Larkey Park

  • Address: 1840 1st Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Courts: 4 courts
  • Access: Daylight hours; fees and reservations are not stated for this court.
  • Source: lifetimeactivities.com

San Miguel Park

  • Address: 10 San Jose Ct., Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Courts: 2 courts
  • Access: Daylight hours; fees and reservations are not stated for this court.
  • Source: lifetimeactivities.com

Private clubs

Rossmoor

  • Address: 1001 Golden Rain Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
  • Courts: 6 courts, Concrete
  • Access: Listed as a private club
  • Directory listing: bounce.game

Scottsdale Swim & Tennis Club

  • Address: 500 Walnut Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Courts: 2 courts, Hard
  • Access: Membership required
  • Directory listing: bounce.game

School courts

Northgate High School Tennis Courts (Lower 4)

  • Address: 1000 Hutchinson Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Courts: 4 courts
  • Access: Closed during school hours; Saturday and Sunday 8am until sundown.
  • Source: lifetimeactivities.com

Community & Leagues

Walnut Creek Racquet Club

  • Community tennis association based at the Walnut Creek Tennis Center, with club-sponsored seasonal leagues; membership is required for competitive leagues. wcrc.net

USTA Junior Local and Travel Leagues

  • Walnut Creek junior leagues: a year-round local league for 14 and under, and an invitation-only travel league for ages 7 to 14. lifetimeactivities.com

USTA Northern California

  • USTA's Northern California section; its staff page lists Marin and Contra Costa among the areas of a community programs representative. usta.com

Coaching

Lifetime Activities at Walnut Creek Tennis Center

Shops & Services

Walnut Creek Tennis Center Pro Shop

  • Address: 1751 Heather Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Stringing labor $25 with standard 3-day turnaround, bring your own string; rush $10 extra and same-day $15 extra as available. Sells balls, grips, dampeners and overgrips. lifetimeactivities.com