Tennis in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
There are two sets of tennis courts in Stanley Park: English Bay tennis courts and the Lost Lagoon tennis courts.
From April to September each year, 6 of the English Bay tennis courts are reserved for organized play and lessons. The remaining 11 courts are open to the public (see rules below).
We have all the 2026 information here.
Every July, there is a big tennis tournament, the National Bank Stanley Park Open, that takes place in Stanley Park. This tournament has categories for all ages and all levels of play. It is arguably the premier tennis tournament in British Columbia.
English Bay Tennis Courts in Stanley Park
The English Bay Tennis Courts are a set of 17 tennis courts. The lower 6 courts are pay courts that can be reserved. The remaining 11 courts are first-come, first-served courts available for 30 minutes at a time. Note that during tournaments all the courts will not be available for public use.
Supposedly, the English Bay Tennis Courts were built over what was a World War II ammo depot. We really hope that they removed all the ammo before building the tennis courts! If you know anything about this, please let us know.
Lost Lagoon Tennis Courts in Stanley Park
The Lost Lagoon Tennis Courts are a set of 4 tennis courts on Lagoon Drive near Lost Lagoon. These courts are first-come, first-served courts available for 30 minutes at a time.
2026 Information about Tennis in Stanley Park
The Tennis BC organization runs the 6 lower English Bay tennis courts from April to September.
UPDATE: The 2026 season starts on April 1, 2026 and ends on September 30, 2026!
They offer private and group lessons, weekly group drills, reserved courts, summer camps, and organized play. You can book these courts in 30 minute periods up to 2 hours up to 7 days ahead.
Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament
The Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament is British Columbia's premier and probably North America's largest tennis tournament!
There is a new sponsor, National Bank, as of 2023. Previously, it was sponsored by Leigh Wheeler.
The 94th National Bank Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament will take place from July 3 to July 19, 2026. This tournament is put on by Tennis BC.
Tennis Tournaments in Stanley Park
In addition to the Stanley Park Open, there is the Rogers Rookie Tour Tournament and other non-sanctioned tournaments. Check out our Events Calendar for the dates of tennis tournaments.
Public Tennis Court Rules in Stanley Park
The sign states the following Public Tennis Court Rules:
- 2 to 4 players shall wait facing a court to claim it
- Courts available to players of all ages
- Rubber soled, non-marking shoes must be worn
- Court time is 30 minutes maximum if players are waiting. No additional time with player substitutions
- Practice time is included in 30 minute allotted playing time
- Players are reminded that proper court etiquette should be followed, i.e., respect play on neighbouring courts
- Tennis club players may exceed 30 minutes playing time on permitted courts during club nights only
- Rollerblading, skateboarding, ball hockey & cycling are not permitted on the courts
- Dogs, either leashed or unleashed, are not allowed on the courts at any time
- Please leave the courts litter free
Photos of the Tennis Courts in Stanley Park
Frank Moore Plaque
Located directly in front of the Lost Lagoon Tennis Courts is the Frank Moore historic plaque.
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation acknowledges and thanks
Frank Moorefor generously funding the redevelopment of Stanley Park's Lost Lagoon Tennis Courts
July 2006 — For the ongoing enjoyment of all users
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Frequently Asked Questions & Visitors Guide
The English Bay Tennis courts are located behind the Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club near the English Bay entrance to Stanley Park.
The Lost Lagoon Tennis courts are located on Lagoon Drive on the east side of Stanley Park where it meets the West End neighbourhood (at the very end of Robson Street).
For the English Bay Tennis Courts: Enter Stanley Park via the Beach Avenue entrance, and take your first right turn directly after passing the Vancouver Parks Board Office. Head straight into the lot for about 100 metres.
For the Lost Lagoon Tennis Courts: You can park in the same parking lot described above and take a short walk over to the Lagoon Drive courts.
For the English Bay courts, use the dedicated parking lot located right next to them (accessible via the first right after the Vancouver Parks Board Office). This same lot is also the closest option for the Lagoon Drive courts, sitting just a couple of minutes' walk away.
Note that the main lot at the Parks Board Office is reserved for official business during weekday work hours. You can also look for city spaces inside the West End neighborhood, but please be aware that street space is limited to 2-hour paid parking parameters. For full tracking rules, check out our guide on Parking in Stanley Park.