Tennis & Pickleball Courts

Court Access

There are seven courts located throughout the Town. Use of the tennis and pickleball courts is limited to Town of Highland Park resident permit holders and their guests.

Permit Information

Highland Park residents may apply for an annual Municipal Tennis Court Permit to access the courts.

Cost: $40 per individual permit
Payment: A 3% processing fee applies to credit/debit card transactions
Apply: Purchase your permit online at Civic Rec

Reservations

Reservations are required and may be made up to 72 hours in advance. Each permit holder is allowed one reservation per day.

Make a reservation online (This application is best viewed in the Chrome web browser)

Notice to Pickleball Players
At the request of fellow residents, the Town will pilot open rotational pickleball play at Prather Park for players of all skill levels. Supporting a welcoming and social environment where players can interact and play with others, Courts C and D will be reserved every Saturday beginning in February from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for open play. Participation is open to all Highland Park residents and their guests.

The Town welcomes feedback on this pilot program. Comments may be directed by phone at 214-559-9308 or by email at starango@hptx.org.

This pilot program will be evaluated at the end of April.

Court	Location	Notes
Court #2 - Hackberry Creek	5300 Drexel Drive
Courts #3, 4, 5 - Fairfax Park	4525 Edmondson Avenue	Court #3 also marked for Pickleball
Court #7 - Davis Park	4501 St. Johns Drive
Court #8 - Abbott Park	4814 Abbott Avenue	Also marked for Pickleball

Court	Location	Notes
Court #1 - Prather Park	3800 Lexington Avenue	Pickleball Courts A, B, C, D
Court #3 - Fairfax Park	4525 Edmondson Avenue	Pickleball Courts A & B
Court #8 - Abbott Park	4814 Abbott Avenue	Pickleball Courts A & B

Court Use Guidelines

Per Town Ordinance Sec 1.11.143, the following rules shall be adhered to by those using the Tennis Courts:

(a) Tennis courts are to be used only for tennis play. It shall be a violation of this division for any person to enter upon tennis courts located in the Town and use same for any purpose other than tennis play.
(b) Each of the following enumerated acts is forbidden in and around municipal tennis courts located in the Town:

(1) Cursing, swearing or using indecent language.
(2) Creating a disturbance or unnecessary noise.
(3) Acting with indecent familiarity toward other persons.
(4) Entering upon tennis courts while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
(5) Discarding food, beverages, bottles, cans or other refuse within the fenced-in areas surrounding the tennis courts.
(6) Throwing rocks, dirt, debris, or any other objects in, on or around the tennis courts.
(7) Throwing tennis racquets, metal objects, or other items manufactured of hard material in, on or around the tennis courts.
(8) Taking or permitting dogs or other pets within the fenced in areas surrounding the tennis courts.
(9) Climbing fences.

Please end your game on time to allow for you to exit the court before the next players arrive.

View the full ordinance here

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