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Tennis and Pickleball Courts

There are six (6) tennis courts at Holbrook-Palmer Park, including one clay tennis court and one dual use (pickleball) court.

The Town’s Tennis Courts and reservation system are managed by Player Capital Tennis.
Player Capital Tennis is the exclusive provider of lessons at the Holbrook-Palmer Park Tennis Courts.

Tennis keys are required for court access, court reservations, and are available for purchase at City Hall, 80 Fair Oaks Lane:
Monday through Friday
8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Valid I.D. required – cash or check only.
Locks are changed each February, and keyholders must purchase new keys.

Tennis Court Keys

Tennis Keys can be purchased at Town Hall starting on January 13th.

• Locks will be changed over on February 17th
• Valid ID required
• Payment options: Cash or Check Only

Holbrook Palmer Park Tennis Courts

• Nonresidents/residents may purchase & use keys to the courts.
• At least one keyholder must be present in playing groups.
• Always lock gates behind you. You encourage vandalism if you do not lock the gate.
• Suitable tennis attire required. Shirts must be worn at all times.
• Courts are closed for washing Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Playing time:
  Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. – Sundown
  Weekends: 8:00 a.m. – Sundown
• Additional rules posted on tennis shelter

Pricing

• Atherton Residents:
  $105 for access to both Hard and Clay Courts
  $50 for Clay Court Only
• Non-Atherton Residents:
  $280 for access to both Hard and Clay Courts
  Clay Court Only: $30 per hour, available through Player Capital

Pickleball Court Times

• Daily: Open to 12 PM
• Tuesday & Thursday: 4 PM to Close
• Sunday: Open to Close

Court Reservations

• Court reservations will be handled through Player Capital.
• An online login will be created upon purchase of a tennis key.

For reservations or inquiries, contact Player Capital:

• Phone: +1 650-275-3027
• Email: admin@playercapital.com

For more information, please visit the website at: https://www.ci.atherton.ca.us/191/Tennis-and-Other-Activities

Pickleball Courts

The Town has restriped Court 1 to accommodate two pickleball courts and nets have been provided. As with all tennis courts, tennis keys are required for court access and court reservations . Pickleball court reservations are available through the Online Court Reservation system during the following times:

• Daily: Open – 12 pm
• Tuesday & Thursday: 4 pm – Close
• Sunday: Open – Close
• Certified Quiet paddles/balls preferred
• At least one keyholder must be present in playing groups
• Limit of 4 players per court
• Sportsmanship and courtesy are expected at all times
• Always lock gates behind you

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for your Pickleball reservation, your scheduled time will be forfeited.

Court Reservations

Online Reservation system is managed by Player Capital Tennis. Online Court Reservation is found here. Questions or concerns regarding online reservations or services should be emailed to admin@playercapital.com.

Fees 2025

Atherton Resident Rate: $105
Non-Atherton Resident Rate: $280

Pickleball Trial Program

Holbrook-Palmer Park in Atherton is currently half way through its six-month pickleball trial. The initial trial period will run through July and there are currently no plans for after the trial, said Robert Ovadia, Atherton’s director of public works.

For the trial, the park has striped one of their tennis courts to accommodate two pickleball courts, big enough for a maximum of 12 people to play on at once. The Holbrook-Palmer tennis courts are currently on a reservation system. Hours for pickleball are limited from morning to noon daily and after 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pickleball courts at Holbrook-Palmer are well-maintained, spacious and always clean. Pickleball players would love for the park to expand its hours for pickleball and install a drop-in system of play.

Other pickleball courts at Nealon Park in Menlo Park and Mitchell Park in Palo Alto, currently have a drop-in system. Holbrook-Palmer Park began its trial through a reservation system on Jan. 21.

Atherton resident Don Keller suggests a combination of a reservation and drop-in system moving forward. He said that Holbrook-Palmer hasn’t yet developed a strong pickleball community in Atherton because of the restrictive nature of the reservation system. Keller said other public pickleball courts across the Peninsula are open to drop-ins.

“It would be terrific if Holbrook-Palmer moves to more of a drop in arrangement so that they can build a community oriented place,” said Keller.

For more information on organized tennis play and events visit Player Capital official website, Instagram and Facebook page, and Holbrook Palmer Park and Friends of Holbrook- Palmer Park Facebook pages.

Park Features

• A ball field
• Tennis courts
• Playground
• Gardens
• Walking paths