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DPR Tennis Court Rules and Regulations

  1. One hour of play for singles and 1.5 hours of play for doubles when players are waiting for courts.
  2. Where blended pickleball lines are present, pickleball players may use the tennis courts and follow the same rules outlined for tennis.
  3. Permit holders for court time take priority.
  4. No loud or abusive behavior is permitted.
  5. Don’t walk behind another court during a point or across someone else’s court while they’re in the middle of a game or interrupt a point on another court to retrieve a ball.
  6. No more than four players per court unless pre-approved by DPR Tennis Management.
  7. Spectators are not permitted on the courts.
  8. Players must wear non-marking shoes while on the courts.
  9. No food, gum, or beverages are allowed on the courts (except water).
  10. Children under the age of 15 must have adult supervision on the courts at all times.
  11. Ball machines are not permitted.
  12. No more than six balls per court unless pre-approved by DPR Tennis Management.
  13. Please clean off court(s) before exiting.
  14. Inline/roller skating, bicycling, and all sports other than tennis are strictly prohibited on the courts.
  15. No animals are allowed on the courts.
  16. Conducting or soliciting any business, trade, or instruction without prior written approval by the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation is strictly prohibited.
  17. Subletting or reselling court time is illegal without prior written approval by SETLC and the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation.
  18. Play at your own risk.  DPR accepts no responsibility for any direct or consequential loss, damage, injury or death.
  19. DPR is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
  20. Courts are available for rentals here DPR Tennis Court Reservations Link.
  21. No refunds.
  22. No glass containers are permitted.
  23. Please direct all questions or concerns to [email protected].

Check our tennis or pickleball pages for additional details about tennis and pickleball at DPR.