Highland Park Playground Tennis

Highland Park Playground Tennis

Your First Serve of Information

Highland Park Playground sits in the Highland Park neighborhood of West Seattle, a residential area on the west side of the Duwamish valley. The park is built around a full slate of family amenities — ballfields, a wading pool, a shelter house — with a single walk-up tennis court tucked into the southwest corner.

Facility Snapshot

The Courts: An In-Depth Look

One outdoor hard court, walk-up only and free — there's no reservation system here, so it won't appear on the city's booking grid and can't be reserved ahead of time. No lights and no hitting wall, so it's a single-court, daylight-only setup.

The Playing Experience: Atmosphere & Availability

A single court serving a residential West Seattle neighborhood tends to be quieter than the citywide, reservable facilities, but with only one court there's also no backup if someone's already playing when you show up. Restrooms are right next to the court in the playground area, which is a small but real convenience most single-court parks don't offer.

Strategic Corner: Gaining Your Edge at Highland Park

With one court and no lights, timing is the whole game — early mornings and weekday afternoons are your best odds of walking onto an open court. There's no dedicated parking lot, so plan on street parking nearby.

Location, Access, and Amenities

The park is at 1100 SW Cloverdale St and open 4 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Amenities include a playground, wading pool, shelter house, soccer field, and restrooms next to the court.

The Neighborhood: Beyond the Baseline in Highland Park

Highland Park is a residential West Seattle neighborhood near Highland Park Elementary, a short drive from the shops and restaurants of West Seattle Junction and White Center.

Planning Your Visit

This court is walk-up only, so there's no grid to check ahead of time. Show up and see if it's open — or use the daily court list to find a reservable court elsewhere in West Seattle.