The Ultimate Guide to Tennis in Kamloops
Nine of Kamloops's 12 locations have lights, which is a higher ratio than most British Columbia cities manage. Eleven of the 12 are free to play, scattered through neighbourhood parks like Exhibition, Brocklehurst and Dufferin. The Kamloops Tennis Association anchors the system with eight courts, the largest site in the city.
The Kamloops Tennis Association is also the only indoor option. Once the weather turns, everyone who wants to keep playing funnels into that single facility. No location in the city has a practice wall, so if you want to hit alone you bring a partner or skip the session.
Getting Started with Tennis in Kamloops
If you're new to tennis or getting back into it, the barrier in Kamloops is low. The outdoor season runs spring to fall, and 11 of the 12 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: 9 locations have 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 Kamloops
The court finder maps every location in Kamloops - 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 Kamloops court finder12 courtsInside the finder: 1 indoor court · 9 courts + lights · 1 tennis club.
Tennis Lessons in Kamloops
We have not listed any coaches in Kamloops yet. Clubs in nearby cities often take players from the surrounding area, and group classes are usually the most affordable way in.
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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 6 shops in Kamloops for stringing, demos and restocking on balls and grips.
Where to shop in Kamloops
Dolson's Source for Sports
Sahali (200-500 Notre Dame Dr)
Rackets, footwear, apparel, general sporting goods
Visit site ↗Dolson's Source For Sports
Notre Dame Drive (Sahali/Southgate)
Rackets, stringing/sharpening services, shoes & apparel
Visit site ↗Play It Again Sports Kamloops
Kamloops
New & used racquet-sports gear, equipment servicing
Visit site ↗MAK Racquet Sports
Kamloops
Paddles, racquet-sports gear, grips, demos (pickleball-focused)
Visit site ↗FAQ
Are public courts in Kamloops free?+
Yes - 11 of the 12 locations we list in Kamloops 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 Kamloops?+
Not for most. 1 of the 12 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 Kamloops?+
There is 1 location with indoor courts in Kamloops: Kamloops Tennis Association. Indoor time books up quickly in the off-season, so reserve ahead.
How do I find people to play with in Kamloops?+
Community clubs and group lessons are the fastest route - Kamloops has 1 club including Kamloops Tennis Association. Busy public courts also tend to run informal rotations where singles can join in.