Best Public Tennis Courts in Brisbane (Free and Paid)
A working guide to the best public tennis courts in Brisbane, from free council courts to pay-by-the-hour facilities. Where to play, what it costs, and which courts are worth the trek.
By Two brothers in Melbourne, co-founder of RallyHub.
Brisbane has a quietly thriving tennis scene. Year-round playing weather, fewer crowds than Melbourne or Sydney, and a mix of council-run, club-affiliated, and private centres covering the city. This is a working guide to the best public tennis courts in Brisbane, organised by region, with cost and surface notes.
All info verified against the relevant council and facility websites in mid 2026. Things change, so confirm before you go.
Inner Brisbane
Frew Park Tennis Centre (Milton)
The premium inner-city option. Eight hard courts plus clay practice. Bookable online. $25 to $40 per hour. Floodlit, well-maintained, popular with serious adult recreational players. Built on the site of the old Milton tennis grounds.
New Farm Tennis Courts
Free public courts in inner-Brisbane New Farm. Two hard courts, walk-in, daylight only. Often busy at weekends. Inner-city default for casual hits.
Roma Street Parkland Tennis
Two courts in the city's beautiful Roma Street Parkland. Pay-by-the-hour, around $15 to $20. Floodlit. Convenient if you live or work in the CBD.
Northern suburbs
Tennyson Tennis (Tennyson)
The Pat Rafter Arena public courts. Six hard courts, the surface used during the Brisbane International. Bookable online. $25 to $40 per hour. Worth doing once for the experience.
Chermside Tennis Centre
Eight courts on the northside. Bookable online via the centre. $20 to $30 per hour. Coaches and pro shop on site.
Toombul Tennis Club
Casual bookings available alongside the membership. Six courts. $20 to $25 per hour. A welcoming local club for non-members.
Southern suburbs
Mt Gravatt Tennis Centre
Twelve courts in the city's south. Bookable online. $22 to $32 per hour. Multiple surfaces. Strong recreational community.
Sunnybank Tennis Club
Eight courts. Casual bookings available. $20 to $28 per hour. Good south-side option.
Carindale Tennis Centre
Six courts at the popular eastern suburbs hub. Bookable online. $22 to $30 per hour.
Western suburbs
Kenmore Tennis Centre
Eight courts in the western suburbs. Bookable through the centre. $22 to $30 per hour. Strong adult social scene on weekends.
Toowong Tennis Club
Member club that takes casual bookings. Five courts. $18 to $25 per hour.
Eastern suburbs and bay area
Wynnum Tennis
Six courts near the bay. Council-affiliated. $18 to $22 per hour. Relaxed feel, less crowded than central facilities.
Manly West Tennis
Three hard courts. Free council access with online booking system. Best for off-peak hits.
Gold Coast (for southside Brisbane players)
Worth mentioning two Gold Coast facilities that southside Brisbane players use regularly:
Pat Rafter Arena (Tennyson, on the way)
Already covered above. Sits on the Brisbane/Gold Coast corridor.
Pizzey Park Tennis Centre (Burleigh Waters)
Fourteen courts on the Gold Coast. Bookable online. $25 to $40 per hour. Strong adult competition scene. Worth the drive for serious south-Brisbane players.
Free Brisbane tennis courts to remember
For zero-cost casual play in Brisbane:
- New Farm tennis courts
- Manly West council courts
- Yeronga Park tennis courts
- Mitchelton Park tennis courts
- Daisy Hill reserve courts
Brisbane has fewer free public courts than Sydney or Melbourne but more affordable paid options. Many suburban clubs also offer casual access at $15 to $20 per hour, which is the cheapest premium-quality play in any Australian capital city.
Brisbane-specific tips
- Indoor courts are harder to find than in southern cities. Brisbane has fewer rainy days and more outdoor courts, but when summer storms hit, indoor options are limited. Frew Park and Pat Rafter Arena have some covered courts.
- Summer heat is intense in January and February. See our guide to playing tennis in Australian summer heat for survival tips.
- Most facilities use ClubSpark or BookATime portals. Sign up once, book across many.
- Peak times are 4pm-8pm weekdays and 7am-10am weekends (people play early in Brisbane summer to beat the heat).
- Lights are token-operated at many council courts. Bring coins or pre-load a token card.
The honest summary
For paid Brisbane tennis, Frew Park (inner city), Chermside (north), Mt Gravatt (south), and Kenmore (west) cover the city's geography while staying high quality. All four are bookable online and accommodate adult social and competitive play.
For free play, New Farm is the standout inner-city option. Suburban free courts at Manly West, Yeronga, and Mitchelton serve casual players in their respective regions.
Looking for hitting partners to play at these courts with? See our guide on how to find a hit partner in Australia or browse RallyHub's full Queensland tennis clubs directory.