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Payne Park Tennis Center (PPTC) is a staffed municipal facility open to the general public. All players wanting to participate in the recreation of tennis are welcome. We offer an amazing opportunity to enjoy tennis on 12 Har-Tru courts, in fabulous downtown Sarasota, at an economical price.
Contact Us:
Phone: (941) 263-6640
Email: PPTC@sarasotaFL.gov
Address: 2050 Adams Ln, Sarasota, FL 34237
Register on eTrak to sign-up for tennis programs.
Facility Hours:
(Please call for holiday hours)
- Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 8:30 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
- Saturday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
About the Payne Park Tennis Center:
- Singles & Double Play Welcome
- Advanced reservations required (online or phone); drop-ins allowed when courts are not reserved.
- Courts are available in 90 minute increments.
- Ball Machines are available for rent for $15 plus applicable court fees.
- Showers and lockers available.
- Hitting Wall is available for free.
- Court Thirteen Pro-shop and bar has racquet stringing, demo racquets, apparel as well as beverages, full bar and pre-packaged foods.
- For current programs & updates, subscribe to PPTC Newsletter
Player Pass Rates
- Courts are available for one-time 90-minute use per day.
- 90 Minute Player Pass: $10 Adult, $5 Youth (17 and under)
- 3 Month Player Pass: $185 Adult
- Annual Player Pass: $500 adult, $150 Youth
- Annual Family Player Pass: $800 (for spouse and two dependents 17 and under)
- Annual After 3pm (Mon-Fri) Player Pass: $300
*Prices do not include processing Fees
Park and Recreation Month - Chalk the Trail at Arlington Park
Bring your creativity and let's decorate the trail! - Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with the RECing Crew!
- Date: 07/24/2026 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Arlington Recreation Center
2650 Waldemere St
Sarasota, Florida 34239
Join us for Chalk the Trail at Arlington Park on July 24th from 9:30a-12p! Bring your creativity and spend the morning decorating the trail with colorful chalk art, playing outdoor games, and enjoying tons of fun with family, friends, and neighbors. This is the perfect chance to celebrate community and creativity in the sunshine. Chalk Games and Activities, Chalk hopscotch, Create-your-own obstacle course with drawn arrows, lines, and balance challenges, Chalk scavenger hunt (participants find specific drawn symbols or colors). This is a free community event that is fun for all ages. Chalk supplies will be provided by the RECing crew.