Tennis court guide

Barnes Tennis Center

4490 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107, United States

Courts: Hard blue, clay
Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-9pm, Fri-Sun 8am-7pm
Setup: Outdoor · Lights
Pricing: No membership fee, small usage fee per visit
Contact: (619) 221-9000

23 hard courts + 2 clay courts · Also has pickleball and padel

Barnes Tennis Center is a public tennis facility at 4490 W Point Loma Blvd in San Diego's Point Loma Heights neighborhood.

Court Features & Amenities

Multiple hard courts
Evening lighting for extended play hours
Open 8 pm - 3 pm
Court fees: Free to play

Restrooms, parking, and water fountains on site
Professional-grade nets and equipment

Home to Youth Tennis San Diego; hosts over 60 tournaments and events annually, including local, regional, and USTA national competitions
Reservations can be made online or by phone

Location & Community

Transportation & Access

Available parking for court users
Public transportation accessible
Bike-friendly location
Walking paths nearby

Court usage

Daily Court Usage Patterns

Courts fill up after 5 PM when the after-work crowd arrives. Early mornings and mid-afternoons tend to have the most availability.

Practical Information

Best Times to Play

Evenings from 5 to 7 PM are the busiest, so arrive early or reserve a court. Weekends fill fast, with Saturday mornings the tightest. Midday from 11 AM to 2 PM tends to have open courts. Play before 10 AM on summer mornings to beat the heat. The lights let you play into winter evenings.

Location & Access

The center is accessible by public transit and sits in a quiet residential area of Point Loma Heights. Parking is on site, and the surrounding streets have bike and walking access.