The Ultimate Guide to Tennis in Scarborough
Scarborough is a membership city. Eight of the nine locations require a club fee, including the 12-court L'Amoreaux Tennis Centre and established names like Heron Park, Curran Hall and Tam Heather. All nine sites have lights, and four offer a practice wall.
Only one location is free to the public, so drop-in play means either joining a club or waiting for that single open facility. Two venues have indoor courts - Tam Heather and L'Amoreaux - which handle the winter season but fill quickly once the weather turns.
Getting Started with Tennis in Scarborough
If you're new to tennis or getting back into it, the barrier in Scarborough is low. The outdoor season runs spring to fall, and 1 of the 9 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: 4 locations have a practice wall if you cannot find a partner
- 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 Scarborough
The court finder maps every location in Scarborough - 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 Scarborough court finder9 courtsInside the finder: 1 best court · 2 indoor courts · 9 courts + lights · 4 courts + backboard · 8 tennis clubs.
Tennis Lessons in Scarborough
We have not listed any coaches in Scarborough 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 4 shops in Scarborough for stringing, demos and restocking on balls and grips.
Where to shop in Scarborough
RCS Racquet Sports
Milliken / L'Amoreaux Tennis Centre, Scarborough
Stringing, rackets, shoes, accessories
Visit site ↗Progress Sport Pro Shop
Agincourt / Oriental Centre, Scarborough
Stringing, badminton/tennis rackets, shoes, apparel
Visit site ↗Ace Racquet Stringing
Tam O'Shanter–Sullivan, Scarborough
Tennis/racquet stringing, pickup & delivery
Visit site ↗FAQ
Are public courts in Scarborough free?+
Yes - 1 of the 9 locations we list in Scarborough 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 Scarborough?+
Not for most. 8 of the 9 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 Scarborough?+
There are 2 locations with indoor courts in Scarborough, including L'Amoreaux Tennis Centre and Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club. Indoor time books up quickly in the off-season, so reserve ahead.
How do I find people to play with in Scarborough?+
Community clubs and group lessons are the fastest route - Scarborough has 8 clubs including L'Amoreaux Tennis Centre and West Rouge Tennis Club. Busy public courts also tend to run informal rotations where singles can join in.