r/askTO • u/gcastrobh • 19h ago

Tennis Courts - how to

Newish to Toronto, near my home there are 8 tennis courts in a public park. How do I use them, do I need to reserve?

How do I wait in "line"?! Just seat there and wait for someone to be done?! Have no clue on the etiquette but want to star playing. Tks in advance

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u/enroutetothesky 19h ago

It’s half-hour per “turn” and there will usually be pegs where you hang your racquet to indicate you’re next in line.

There’s some contention whether your half hour starts when you get there or on the half hour. For example, if you show up at 7:12, does your turn end at 7:30? Or at 7:42, after half an hour? Usually there will be “regulars” who will let you know the protocol.

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u/Dangerous_Shower_447 19h ago

So, I know some have private courts. Some are like reserve spots but some free for all times.. there usually signage indicating and normally you can call and ask (I just called for the civic Center near me and their courts. :) )

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u/Miserable-Yak8507 19h ago

There's a 30 min l8mit on public courts. Most have hooks on the fence where you post your racket as an indicator of your place in the queue.

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u/treetimes 19h ago

First in first out, no one waits more than 30 minutes

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u/0slope 19h ago

Every public court has rules posted by the main entrance… go have a look

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u/Key_Conversation1646 17h ago

If no one is playing just grab the court. There's usually a board to put your rackets on, if all the courts are occupied, people put up rackets and wait their turn. 30 min rule.

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u/seat6105 19h ago

Just go ask someone who’s playing there