The Ultimate Guide to Tennis in Surrey
Surrey spreads 61 courts across 19 locations, nearly all of them free. Newton Athletic Park and Kennedy Park Tennis Courts each offer six, while smaller sites like Crescent Beach Park and Fraser Heights Rec Centre add four apiece. Six locations have lights, and three include a practice wall.
There is no indoor court anywhere in the city. From November through March, you either drive to a neighbouring municipality or wait for dry weather. Seven coaching programs operate year-round, with group lessons running $10-$40 and privates $30-$90, but all outdoor instruction pauses when the rain settles in.
Getting Started with Tennis in Surrey
If you're new to tennis or getting back into it, the barrier in Surrey is low. The outdoor season runs spring to fall, and 18 of the 19 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: 6 locations have lights, so check those first once the days shorten
- Solo practice: 3 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 Surrey
The court finder maps every location in Surrey - 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 Surrey court finder19 courtsInside the finder: 6 courts + lights · 3 courts + backboard · 1 tennis club.
Tennis Lessons in Surrey
We list 7 coaches and programs in Surrey, covering everything from first-timer group classes to high-performance private sessions. Most run through the outdoor season, so book early in spring.
Group classes here run $10-$40 per session; private lessons land between $30-$90 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 6 shops in Surrey for stringing, demos and restocking on balls and grips.
Where to shop in Surrey
TopSpin Tennis Shop
Cloverdale (17767 64th Ave, Unit 104)
Racquet stringing, tennis/badminton/pickleball rackets, shoes, balls, demo rental
Visit site ↗The Racquet Stringer
Fleetwood (15522 84 Ave)
Expert racquet stringing, tennis & badminton strings and equipment
Visit site ↗Cyclone Taylor Source for Sports
Surrey (5433 152 St)
Sporting goods with racquet sports section, stringing
Visit site ↗Sport Chek (Strawberry Hill)
Strawberry Hill (12101 72 Ave)
Tennis racquets, balls, shoes and apparel; service shop
Visit site ↗Sport Chek (Guildford Town Centre)
Guildford
Tennis rackets, accessories, shoes and apparel
Visit site ↗FAQ
Are public courts in Surrey free?+
Yes - 18 of the 19 locations we list in Surrey 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 Surrey?+
Not for most. 1 of the 19 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 Surrey?+
We have not found any indoor courts in Surrey yet, so the season runs outdoors. The nearest indoor options are usually in a larger city nearby.
How do I find people to play with in Surrey?+
Community clubs and group lessons are the fastest route - Surrey has 1 club including Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club. Busy public courts also tend to run informal rotations where singles can join in.