Bayview Hill Park
6 hard courts. Lights for evening play. Free, drop-in play.
Ranked by court count, lighting, and player reviews · Updated May 2026
Richmond Hill has 30 public tennis court locations across the city — the vast majority are free and available for drop-in play without advance booking. This list ranks the top courts by the number of courts available, evening lighting, and player reviews. 10 of the top 10 locations have lights for evening play. Bayview Hill Park leads with 6 courts, making it one of the best spots for drop-in games across the city. For the full directory, see the complete Richmond Hill tennis courts listing.
We rank public courts by facility quality, not just star rating — since most courts have few or no reviews. Each location is scored on: number of courts (up to 12 points), evening lighting (+4), surface material (+1 for documented surface), and a Bayesian rating signal (half-weight). Venues with a rating below 3 stars are excluded.
6 hard courts. Lights for evening play. Free, drop-in play.
4 hard courts. Lights for evening play. Free, drop-in play.
4 hard (colour-coated) courts. Lights for evening play. Free, drop-in play.
4 hard (colour-coated) courts. Lights for evening play. Free, drop-in play.
4 hard courts. Lights for evening play. Free, drop-in play.
2 hard (colour-coated) courts. Lights for evening play. Free, drop-in play.
2 hard courts. Lights for evening play. Free, drop-in play.
3 hard courts. Lights for evening play. Free, drop-in play.
3 hard courts. Lights for evening play. Free, drop-in play.
3 hard courts. Lights for evening play. Free, drop-in play.
Yes — city-owned public tennis courts in Richmond Hill are free to use on a first-come, first-served basis. Some courts can be reserved online via the City of Richmond Hill parks booking system during peak season, but walk-up play is always available when courts are open.
Bayview Hill Park, David Hamilton Park, Mount Pleasant Park, and Newberry Park all have lighting for evening play. These are the best spots for after-work drop-in games.
The parks with the most courts among this list are: Bayview Hill Park (6 courts), David Hamilton Park (4 courts), Mount Pleasant Park (4 courts). More courts means shorter wait times during busy periods.
Most public courts in Richmond Hill are walk-up only. The City of Richmond Hill offers an optional online reservation system for select courts during peak season (May–September). Courts without a reserved player are always open for drop-in play.
Most outdoor public courts in Richmond Hill close from November through April due to weather. A small number of city-operated indoor courts remain open year-round — check the City of Richmond Hill parks website for indoor availability and any associated booking fees.
Any public park court is a great starting point — no booking, no fee, just show up. Courts on quieter side streets or in residential parks tend to have shorter waits than high-traffic locations. If you're looking for coaching, several courts listed here are near clubs that offer beginner group lessons.
Yes — public courts in Richmond Hill do not provide equipment. Bring your own racquet and a few balls. If you need gear, most sporting goods stores in Richmond Hill carry beginner racquets for $30–$80. Some nearby tennis clubs also offer equipment rental.
This list covers the top 10 public tennis courts in Richmond Hill. For a full directory including all city-owned and privately operated venues, see the complete Richmond Hill tennis court directory.