The Ultimate Guide to Tennis in Burnaby
Seven of Burnaby's eight locations are free to play, with 30 courts spread across neighbourhood parks like Kensington and Confederation. The Burnaby Tennis Club alone holds 12 courts, but the rest are public and walk-on.
What limits the season is shelter. The Burnaby Tennis Club is the only indoor option, and just one location has lights, so winter play and evening slots both funnel through a single club. Without a practice wall anywhere in the city, your options tighten further when you want to hit alone.
Getting Started with Tennis in Burnaby
If you're new to tennis or getting back into it, the barrier in Burnaby is low. The outdoor season runs spring to fall, and 7 of the 8 locations here are free to walk on, so all you really need is a racket and a few balls.
🎾 Quick Tips for New Players
- Best time to play: Late spring through early fall, ideally mid-mornings or early evenings
- Evening play: 1 location has lights, so check those first once the days shorten
- Solo practice: there are no public practice walls here, so line up a partner in advance
- What to wear: Athletic clothes and non-marking tennis shoes (required on most public courts)
- What to bring: Your own racket and balls - most locations don't offer rentals
- Court etiquette: Follow the 30-minute rule when courts are busy, and rotate in if others are waiting
Where to Play in Burnaby
The court finder maps every location in Burnaby - filter by lights for evening play, a backboard for solo practice, or indoor for the rainy months. You can also search by address to find the closest courts.
🎾 Open the Burnaby court finder8 courtsInside the finder: 1 indoor court · 1 court + lights · 1 tennis club.
Tennis Lessons in Burnaby
We list 2 coaches and programs in Burnaby, covering everything from first-timer group classes to high-performance private sessions. The indoor centres run structured adult programs through the winter, so coaching does not stop with the outdoor season.
Group classes here run $15-$40 per session; private lessons land between $50-$120 per hour, depending on the coach's certification. Prices come from the providers we list and are approximate - confirm before you book.
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Starting out, any racket will do - but once you're playing weekly, a proper fit and fresh strings make a real difference. Non-marking shoes are required on most public courts, so make those your first upgrade. We list 3 shops in Burnaby for stringing, demos and restocking on balls and grips.
Where to shop in Burnaby
Sport Chek (Metropolis at Metrotown)
Metrotown
Rackets, racquet stringing & grip service, shoes, apparel
Visit site ↗Restring.ca
Burnaby Mountain (SFU area)
Tennis & racquet stringing (drop-off by appointment)
Visit site ↗FAQ
Are public courts in Burnaby free?+
Yes - 7 of the 8 locations we list in Burnaby are free to play, and they are first-come, first-served. The rest are clubs or pay-to-play centres. Every court profile shows the fee and booking rules.
Do I need to book a court in Burnaby?+
Not for most. 1 of the 8 locations here require booking, typically the indoor centres and clubs. The rest you can simply turn up to, and each profile links out to the booking page where one exists.
Where can I play indoors in Burnaby?+
There is 1 location with indoor courts in Burnaby: Burnaby Tennis Club. Indoor time books up quickly in the off-season, so reserve ahead.
How do I find people to play with in Burnaby?+
Community clubs and group lessons are the fastest route - Burnaby has 1 club including Burnaby Tennis Club. Busy public courts also tend to run informal rotations where singles can join in.