New to Los Angeles? How to Start Playing Tennis

Updated November 2026. Tennis City Los Angeles

If you just moved to Los Angeles, four steps will get you playing.

1. Find your nearest courts. The court list shows 75 public sites, with directions.
2. Set up a booking account. The city’s pay courts are booked on WebTrac with a household account. How to get a court explains it.
3. Meet players at your level. Join the Discord group, introduce yourself with your level and area, and post a game. The rating guide helps you pick a level.
4. Get a regular game. USTA leagues run through USTA Southern California.

Weather

You can play all year. Summer afternoons inland get hot, and most rain falls from November to March. See tennis weather by month.

Related guides

• Find a Tennis Partner in Los Angeles
• Los Angeles Public Tennis Courts
• USTA Leagues in Los Angeles
• How to Get a Tennis Court in Los Angeles

Looking for someone to play with? Join the Tennis City Los Angeles Discord group and post a day, time and court at your NTRP level. It is free now; new members pay $5 a year after the 200th member.