Best Free Public Tennis Courts in Sarasota, FL

5 Free Places to Play Tennis in Sarasota, FL

If you're looking to get on a court without a club membership or a court fee, Sarasota County has more free public tennis than most people realize. Here are five solid options, from courts a few minutes from our Bee Ridge Rd office to a couple worth the drive.

1. Colonial Oaks Park
5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Two free public courts, unlit, so plan for daytime play. The park also has pickleball, a gym, and picnic shelters if you're bringing the family along.

2. Fruitville Park
5151 Richardson Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Two free public courts, unlit. Right next to soccer and softball fields, with a paved trail if you want to warm up with a walk first.

3. Twin Lakes Park
6700 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34241
One of the closer options to our office, and the courts here were recently resurfaced and relit as part of the county's 2026 renovation. There's also a practice wall if you want to hit on your own before a match.

4. Newtown Estates Park
2800 Newtown Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
A good option if you're north of downtown. Courts sit alongside a community gym and rec center, so it's easy to make a whole morning of it.

5. Nokomis Community Park
234 Nippino Trail E, Nokomis, FL 34275
Worth the drive south if you want to play near the water. Two free courts, unlit, plus walking trails and a kayak launch if you want to turn it into a full outdoor day.

Before you head out

Free courts mean more play, and more play means more load on your elbow, shoulder, and lower back, especially if you're picking the sport back up after a break or playing more than once a week. If something's been nagging at you (a stiff shoulder after serving, a forearm ache that flares up on your backhand), it's worth getting it checked before it turns into a pattern that keeps coming back.

At Well Co, most tennis players land in one of two visit types:

Elevated Treatment (30 minutes, focused on 2–3 regions using Active Release, chiropractic, and either StemWave or acupuncture) for a specific, localized issue.

OR Total Body Reset (60 minutes, 3–4 regions, combining ART, chiropractic, StemWave, and acupuncture) for more chronic or full-body patterns, which is common with players who've had recurring elbow or shoulder trouble for months.

Book a consultation or explore pricing and packages at wellcochiropractic.com/prices.

Next up in this series: why tennis elbow keeps coming back, and what actually helps it heal for good.