Seattle Tennis Court Reservations
Every public court in Seattle can be reserved through ActiveNet and Amy Yee Tennis Center. But most players never book — they check availability and walk on. Here's how both options actually work.
Skip the Booking — See What's Open NowHow to Book a Reservation
Online: Book through ActiveNet with a free account — Seattle Parks & Recreation's citywide reservation platform.
By phone or in person: Call Amy Yee Tennis Center at (206) 684-4764 or visit in person — staffed 9:10 AM until closing, daily.
Timing: Reservations require at least 24 hours' notice. Cancellations also need 24 hours; rained-out reservations are refundable if you call AYTC within 48 hours.
Cost: $16/hour for adults outdoors (1-hour minimum) as of 2026. Indoor courts at AYTC run $42-$57 for a 1¼-hour session, depending on singles/doubles and residency.
Why Most Players Skip the Reservation
Drop-in, first-come-first-served play is the default culture at nearly every Seattle court — reserving is the exception, not the rule.
Every facility keeps at least one court walk-on only. At Lower Woodland, Seattle's largest facility, courts 1, 2, 9, and 10 are permanently reserved for walk-on play.
ActiveNet doesn't show you which walk-on courts are actually open right now — it only handles paid bookings. That's the gap First Serve Seattle fills.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reserve a tennis court in Seattle?
Book through ActiveNet online (requires a free account), by calling Amy Yee Tennis Center at (206) 684-4764, or in person at AYTC. Staff are available by phone and in person from 9:10 AM until closing daily. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
How much does it cost to reserve a Seattle tennis court?
$16 per hour for adults on outdoor courts, with a 1-hour minimum, as of 2026. Indoor courts at Amy Yee Tennis Center run $42-$57 depending on singles/doubles and residency, for a 1¼-hour session.
Do I actually need a reservation to play tennis in Seattle?
No. The dominant culture at Seattle public courts is free, first-come-first-served drop-in play — most regulars never book. Every facility also keeps at least one court walk-on only, and Lower Woodland reserves courts 1, 2, 9, and 10 for walk-on play permanently. A reservation only matters if you need to guarantee a specific time.
What is Seattle's court reservation system called?
ActiveNet — the same booking platform Seattle Parks & Recreation uses for most of its rentable facilities. All outdoor public tennis court reservations run through it, coordinated by Amy Yee Tennis Center (AYTC), which manages the city's entire outdoor tennis court network.
Can I cancel a Seattle tennis court reservation?
Yes — cancellations need at least 24 hours' notice. If it's raining, you can get a refund by calling Amy Yee Tennis Center within 48 hours of your reserved time.
Don't Book a Court You Don't Need
Check real-time availability for every public court in Seattle before you pay $16/hour for a reservation — or before you drive to a court that's already full.
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