Cheapest tennis courts in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs (and one that's free)
Every court ranked by price, the free courts most locals don't know about, and where council courts beat $40-an-hour clubs.
Quick answer
- Free: Baker Park in Coogee (2R Carr St). No booking needed; Randwick Council opens and locks the gates daily.
- Cheapest beachside club: Coogee Beach Tennis at $32/hr for non-members.
- Cheapest paid courts overall: Eastside Tennis Centre at $25/hr weekdays before 3pm, and Prince Alfred Park at $28/hr.
- Council courts are the best-value option: Bayside Council courts such as Aloha Street in Mascot are about $19/hr in my experience (confirm with the council on 1300 581 299).
- Most expensive: Bondi Tennis Club at $46/hr flat, then Cooper Park at $40/hr.
The hidden gem: Baker Park, Coogee (free)
Baker Park's courts are completely free. You don't book: Randwick Council staff open the gates each morning and lock them in the evening, so it's first in, first served.
Commercial coaching isn't allowed there, so it's for hitting with friends, not lessons.
Council courts: about half the price of clubs
Council-run courts are the next best bet. Courts on the Bayside Council list, such as Aloha Street in Mascot, cost about $19/hr when I've booked them, compared with $40 or more at some clubs. Council rates change, so confirm with Bayside Council on 1300 581 299 before you go.
Mutch Park in Pagewood is also on the Bayside list. It's managed by Sydney Sports Management Group at a flat $32/hr with easy parking.
Every paid court, cheapest first
Casual hire per court per hour, off-peak · peak where the venue has two rates.
| Venue | Suburb | Hire /hr |
|---|---|---|
| Eastside Tennis Centre | Kingsford | $25 · $30 |
| Prince Alfred Park | Surry Hills | $28 |
| Rushcutters Bay | Rushcutters Bay | $30.30 · $37.20 |
| Coogee Beach Tennis | Coogee | $32 (non-member) |
| Sydney Boys High School | Surry Hills | $32 |
| Mutch Park | Pagewood | $32 flat |
| Lyne Park | Rose Bay | $32 · $37 |
| Heffron Park | Matraville | $32 · $39 |
| Trumper Park | Paddington | $35 · $38 |
| Latham Park | South Coogee | $38 |
| Snape Park | Maroubra | $38 |
| Cooper Park | Woollahra | $40 |
| Bondi Tennis Club | Bondi Beach | $46 flat |
How to pay less at any venue
- Play on weekday daytimes: venues with two rates charge less before 3pm or 5pm.
- Split the court: doubles cuts the hourly cost by four.
- Check membership: at clubs like Coogee Beach Tennis, members pay less than casual hirers.
Common questions
Are there free tennis courts in the Eastern Suburbs?
Yes. Baker Park at 2R Carr St, Coogee is free with no booking. Randwick Council opens the gates each morning and locks them in the evening. Commercial coaching isn't allowed there.
What is the cheapest tennis court to hire in the Eastern Suburbs?
Apart from free Baker Park, Eastside Tennis Centre is $25/hr on weekdays before 3pm and Prince Alfred Park is $28/hr. Of the beachside clubs, Coogee Beach Tennis is cheapest at $32/hr for non-members.
How much do council tennis courts cost in Sydney?
Bayside Council courts such as Aloha Street in Mascot are about $19/hr based on our experience. Rates change, so confirm with the council on 1300 581 299.
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