You will have no problem finding free tennis courts in the Boston area. In fact, there are over 70 public facilities, and many have multiple courts. Most of the courts are owned and maintained by municipalities, such as the City of Boston, which has over 30 free tennis courts.
The availability of public tennis courts depends on a number of factors, such as location, time of day, and day of the week. The busiest times are weekends, after-work, and lunchtime on weekdays. The best time to look for a free tennis court is during working hours on weekdays. Many tennis courts are now scheduled by online scheduling apps. For example, the city of Boston uses playlocal.com.
Please note that sometimes there are special rules for public courts. For example, many courts are part of public parks and playgrounds and are available from dawn to dusk only. Some courts are owned by schools and universities, and special rules can apply about availability. Please inquire at the appropriate facility.
| Name | City | Courts | Price | Features |
| Boston University | Allston | 3 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 283 Babcock St, Boston, MA Phone: 617-353-2000 |
| Harvard University (2) | Allston | 4 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 14 Harvard Way, Boston, MA Phone: 617-495-1000 |
| Ringer Playground | Allston | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, N Address: 75 Gordon Street Allston, MA 02135 Phone: |
| Harvard University (1) | Alston | 18 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 77 N Harvard St, Boston, MA Phone: 617-495-1000 |
| Waverly Oaks, Beaver Brook Reservation | Belmont | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Train, Cement, No Lighting Address: Mill St, Belmont, MA 02478 Phone: |
| Saint Joseph Preparatory High School | Brighton | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, Not Lighted Address: 667 Cambridge St, Boston, MA Phone: 617 254 8383 |
| Fessehden School | Brighton | 13 ( 6 Lighted) | Free | Private, Outdoors, Cement, Lighted, Rules Apply Address: 125 Chiswick Rd, Brighton, MA Phone: 617-787-3233 |
| Amory Playground Tennis Courts | Brookline | 6 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Private, Indoors Address: 100 Freeman St, Brookline, MA Phone: 617-730-2073 |
| Longwood Playground | Brookline | 3 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: Longwood St. and Francis St., Brookline, MA Phone: 617-879-5650 |
| Walstein Park | Brookline | 8 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 38 Clinton Path, Brookline, MA Phone: 781-239-9975 |
| Harvard Park | Cambridge | 1 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 149 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA Phone: Public Phone |
| MIT | Cambridge | 12 ( 6 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, Partially Lighted Address: 148 Amherst Alley, Cambridge, MA Phone: 617-253-1000 |
| Hoyt Field | Cambridge | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 7 Montague St, Cambridge, MA Phone: 617-349-4800 |
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin School | Cambridge | 3 ( 3 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, Lighted Address: 453 Broadway, Cambridge, MA Phone: |
| Riverside Press Park | Cambridge | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 3 Blackstone St, Cambridge, MA Phone: 617-349-4800 |
| Lesley University | Cambridge | 1 ( 1 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 28 Wendell St, Cambridge, MA Phone: 617-868-9600 |
| Harvard University (3) | Cambridge | 4 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 60 Garden St, Cambridge, MA Phone: 617-495-1000? |
| Pemberton Tennis Courts | Cambridge | 4 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 105 Pemberton St, Cambridge, MA Phone: 617-349-4800 |
| Glacken Field | Cambridge | 3 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 694 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA Phone: 617-349-4800 |
| Crosby Park | Cambridge | 4 ( 4 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cermernt, Lighted Address: 85 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA Phone: 617-666-3311 |
| Charlestown Navy Yard | Charlestown | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 1 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA Phone: (617) 242-5642 |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Charlestown | 4 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 200 New Rutherford Ave, Charlestown, MA Phone: 617-228-2000 |
| Mary O'Malley State Park | Chelsea | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighted Address: 200 Commandants Way, Chelsea, MA Phone: 617-626-1250 |
| William Cassidy Playground | Chestnut Hill | 2 ( 2 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, Lighted Address: 2422 Beacon Street Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Phone: |
| Riverdale Park | Dedham | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, cement, No Lighting Address: 60 Riverside Drive, Dedham, MA 02026 Phone: |
| Harbor Point on the Bay | Dorchester | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 98 Harbor Point Blvd, Boston, MA Phone: 617-825-2033 |
| Boston College High School | Dorchester | 5 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 150 William T Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA Phone: 617-436-3900 |
| Tenean Beach | Dorchester | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, Waterfront, No Lighting Address: 170 Conley St, Boston, MA Phone: 617-626-1250 |
| Boston Common Tennis Court | Downtown | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, T-Stop, Cement, No Lighting Address: Boston Common Boston, MA 02108 Phone: |
| Charles Bank Park | Downtown | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Dawn to Dusk, Waterfront, Cement, Parking, Public Address: 250 Leverett Circle Boston, MA 02114 Phone: |
| Constitution Beach | East Boston | 3 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 2 Rice Street, East Boston, MA Phone: (617) 846-5505 |
| Northeastern University (Southend Courts) | Fenway | 5 ( 5 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, Lighted Address: 224 Camden St, Boston, MA Phone: 617-373-2000 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Fenway | 3 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 505 Parker St, Boston, MA Phone: 617-989-4590 |
| The Winsor School | Fenway | 6 ( 6 Lighted) | Free | Address: 151 Pilgrim Rd, Boston, MA Phone: 617-735-9500 |
| Dooley Playground | Hyde Park | 3 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, Waterfront, No Lighting Address: 254 Reservation Rd, Boston, MA Phone: 617-626-1250 |
| Martini Playground | Hyde Park | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 969 Truman Pkwy, Boston, MA Phone: 617-626-1250 |
| Camp Meigs | Hyde Park | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 30 Parkson Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136 Phone: |
| Moynihan Park, | Hyde Park | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 1873 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136 Phone: |
| English High School | Jamaica Plain | 4 ( 4 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, Lighted Address: 555 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Phone: |
| Geaa Field | Lynn | 3 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 669 Summer St, West Lynn, MA Phone: 781-477-7096 |
| Breed Park | Lynn | 4 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 102 Ocallaghan Way, West Lynn, MA Phone: 781-477-7096 |
| Frey Playground | Lynn | 1 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 295 Walnut St, West Lynn, MA Phone: 781-477-7096 |
| Devir Park | Malden | 4 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, cement, No Lighting Address: 154 Emerald Street, Malden, MA Phone: |
| Amerige Park | Malden | 5 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 14 Pine Street, Malden, MA Phone: |
| Granada Highlands | Malden | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 321 Kennedy Dr, Malden, MA Phone: 781-321-2114 |
| Tufts University (2) | Medford | 4 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, cement, No Lighting Address: 21 Lower Campus Rd, Medford, MA Phone: 617-628-5000 |
| Mystic Place | Medford | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 3610 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA Phone: 781-391-1810 |
| Morrison Playground | Medford | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 126-142 Central Avenue, Medford, MA Phone: |
| Tufts University (1) | Medford | 8 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Private, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting, Special Rules Address: 131 Professors Row, Medford, MA Phone: 617-628-5000 |
| Dugger Park | Medford | 5 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 21A Phone: 617-626-1250 |
| Melrose High School | Melrose | 4 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 348 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA Phone: 781-979-2200 |
| Crystal Street Tennis Courts | Melrose | 4 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 74 Crystal Street, Melrose, MA Phone: |
| Milton Academy | Milton | 6 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Private, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting, Special Rules Address: 170 Centre St, Milton, MA Phone: 617-898-1798 |
| North End Park | North End | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Private, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting, Waterfront Address: 585 Commercial Street Boston,MA 02109 Phone: |
| Eastern Nazarene College | Quincy | 5 ( 5 Lighted) | Free | Private, Outdoor, Cement, Lighted, Special Rules Address: 145 Waterston Ave, Quincy, MA Phone: 617-745-3000 |
| Perkins Playground | Quincy | 1 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Private, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting, Waterfront Address: 33 Narragansett Rd, Quincy, MA Phone: 617-376-1251 |
| Quincy High School | Quincy | 5 ( 5 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdooes, Cement, Lighted Address: 84 Coddington St, Quincy, MA Phone: 617-376-3355 |
| Russell Park | Quincy | 5 ( 5 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdooes, Cement, Lighted Address: 113 Russell Park, Quincy, MA Phone: 617-376-1251 |
| Broad Meadows Middle School | Quincy | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 80 Calvin Rd, Quincy, MA Phone: 617-376-1251 |
| Fore River Field | Quincy | 1 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting, Waterfront Address: 59 Harrison St, Quincy, MA Phone: 617-376-1251 |
| Bishop Playground | Quincy | 5 ( 5 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, Lighted Address: 84 Holbrook Rd, Squantum, MA Phone: 617-376-1251 |
| Alterra at Overlook Ridge | Revere | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting, Waterfront Address: 21 Overlook Ridge Terrace, Revere, MA Phone: 781-397-2400 |
| Foss Park | Somerville | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoors, Cement, No Lighting Address: 225 Brdway, Somerville, MA Phone: 617-727-5380 |
| Dilboy Field | Somerville | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, Not Lighted Address: 321 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville, MA 02144 Phone: |
| Saxton J. Foss Park | Somerville | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, Not Lighted Address: 78 Fellsway W, Somerville, MA 02145 Phone: |
| Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park | South Boston | 1 ( 1 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, Lighted Address: 25 Farragut Rd, Boston, MA Phone: 617-626-1250 |
| Joe Moakley Park | South Boston | 3 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, Not Lighted Address: 370-378 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, MA Phone: |
| Ramsey Park | South End | 2 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdpor, Cement, Lighted Address: 1999 Washington St, Boston, MA Phone: 617-635-4505 |
| Stoneham High School | Stoneham | 8 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting Address: 6 Franklin Pl, Stoneham, MA Phone: 781-279-3810 |
| Arsenal State Park | Watertown | 4 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Private, Outdoor, Cement, Lighted Address: 485 Arsenal Ct., Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: |
| Winthrop High School | Winthrop | 4 ( 4 Lighted) | Free | Public, Outdoor, Cement, Lighted Address: 89 Cross St, Winthrop, MA Phone: 617) 539-4463 |
| Fenno Street Courts | Wollaston | 2 ( 2 Lighted) | Free | Private, Outdoor, Cement, Lighted Address: 15 Fenno St, Wollaston, MA Phone: 617-376-1251 |
| Forbes Hill Playground | Wollaston | 1 ( 0 Lighted) | Free | Private, Outdoor, Cement, No Lighting, Waterfront Address: 35 Welgate Cir, Wollaston, MA Phone: 617-376-1251 |
