East Boulder Community Park
Overall Rating: 4/5
Location: Boulder
Number of Courts: 4
Key Features: Restrooms, Lights, Parking, Benches
Ideal For: Extended Matches, Night Play, Tailgating
The Quick Hit
The four well-used tennis courts at East Boulder Community Park create a vibrant tennis atmosphere. Whether it's singles matches, league practices, solo hitting on the practice wall, or lessons, these courts are a hub for Boulder's tennis community. The park's proximity to other recreational facilities like handball courts, soccer fields, and a dog park makes it a popular meeting spot for active residents. There are some older lights here that extend match play into the evening, but you or someone nearby will need to purchase a token while the center is open and wait the half hour for them to kick on.
Detailed Review
The courts have a few cracks and patches
Court Quality and Maintenance: 3.7/5
Some cracks and holes causing irregular bounces
Slanted surface creates uphill/downhill hitting sensation
Nets in good condition with proper tension
Clean, well-maintained courts
Courts 3 and 4 (lights pictured)
Access and Availability: 4.5/5
Open 6am-7:30pm daily
Reservation fees are $7.50/1.5 hours or free if you’re a rec center member
Courts are reserved through the City of Boulder reservation portal
Usually 1 court is available to book during peak-hours
Tons of parking - street parking right by courts, and main + overflow parking
Covered area for spectators between the four courts with additional viewing benches
Facilities and Amenities: 3.5/5
4 tennis courts (court 5 has been converted to pickleball courts most of the time)
Token-operated older lighting system ($1 = 1 token = 30 mins)
Lights require 30 min cooldown period if turned off
2 restrooms on-site, no water fountains
Benches at each court
No dividers between adjacent court pairs
View from the court 4 near the parking lot
Environment and Vibe: 4.25/5
Best environment of the Boulder Rec Centers
Lively tennis atmosphere with high-level play
Spectator seating area between and around courts
Other park activities create energetic surroundings
