Tennis Court 

Kensington offers two full-size tennis courts and a practice backboard for public use. The courts are located in the park at 59 Arlington Avenue, Kensignton. 

On weekdays, the court operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with the exception of hours designated for KASEP. Courts can be reserved for one hour on weekends, from 8 AM until sundown. Reservations must be made at least five days in advance and can only be secured on a midweek day.

If you want to make a reservation sooner than five days in advance, please contact 510-526-4141 x 4 or email [email protected] for more details and information.

Please note that tennis court reservations are strictly for tennis games only. The courts are not to be used for biking, rollerblading, or skateboarding—there are no exceptions, even if you have a picnic reservation. Misusing the courts can cause significant surface damage, leading to scratches, scuffs, and potential wear to the acrylic coating. This coating is not designed to withstand the pressure and movement of wheeled activities other than tennis shoes. If you observe improper use of the courts, please contact Kensington police assistance at 510-525-7573 or 510-526-4141.

 Pickleball Court

The pickleball court is located just south of the tennis courts and west of the basketball court in Kensington Park. The court is available for reservation for one hour, from 8 AM to sundown. Please note that reservations for midweek play must be made at least five days in advance.  On weekdays, the court operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with the exception of hours designated for Kensington After School Enrichment Program, as so known as KASEP.

Reservation Fee 

- $10 per hour for Residents

- $12 per hour for Non-Residents

To make tennis or pickleball reservations, you must create a recdesk account by clicking the blue link below. Once your account is created, you will be able to select a court, time, and date, and pay the invoice using a credit card.

rec desk

Need Assistance?

The district's office where you can make these reservations is temporarily located at 10940 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530. If you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to 510-526-4141 x 4 or email [email protected]. The office is open from Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 2 PM, and is closed on Fridays.