Tennis Courts in South Plainfield, NJ
South Plainfield has eight mapped tennis courts at four places. Among the 23 towns in Middlesex County that have tennis courts, it comes 15th; the county average is 22. Spring Lake Park has the biggest cluster, four in one place.
Of the named places, two are parks. None of the eight courts in South Plainfield are marked as lit. Four of the four places have parking within a short walk, and three have a playground nearby.
Pick a spot
The biggest cluster in South Plainfield: four courts.
Tennis Courts in South Plainfield, place by place
Spring Lake ParkRecreation ground
4 courtsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsWith four tennis courts, Spring Lake Park is the biggest spot for tennis in South Plainfield. The same recreation ground also has two soccer fields, two baseball fields and one basketball court. On the practical side, there is parking about 450 feet away, a playground on site and restrooms about 200 feet away. The closest alternative is the courts near Police Atheltic League (PAL), about 0.3 miles away.
Putnam ParkPark
2 courtsParkingPlaygroundRestroomsPutnam Park offers two tennis courts in a park. You'll also find four pickleball courts and one basketball court here. Within a short walk there is parking about 150 feet away, a playground about 150 feet away and restrooms on site. The closest alternative is the courts near Police Atheltic League (PAL), about 1 mile away.
Other tennis courts in South Plainfield
One tennis court near Police Atheltic League (PAL), on the north side of South Plainfield. Parking about 500 feet away and a playground about 600 feet away.
DirectionsNear Ponytail Park, on the southwest side of South Plainfield: one tennis court with no name on the map. Parking about 150 feet away.
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How South Plainfield compares
For more choice, Plainfield has 29 tennis courts, about 2.2 miles from South Plainfield.
Middlesex County has 514 tennis courts in all, spread over 23 towns; besides South Plainfield, Edison (85), Piscataway (56) and Plainsboro (51) have the most.
South Plainfield is not only about tennis: it also has 18 baseball fields, eight soccer fields and seven basketball courts.
| Town | Courts | Lit | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | 29 | – | 2.2 mi |
| Edison | 85 | 32 | 2.9 mi |
| Dunellen | 5 | – | 2.9 mi |
| North Plainfield | 4 | – | 3.3 mi |
| Metuchen | 9 | – | 3.5 mi |
| Piscataway | 56 | 3 | 4 mi |
| Green Brook | 4 | – | 4.2 mi |
| Scotch Plains | 7 | – | 4.3 mi |
Plan your visit
- Lights are not recorded at any of South Plainfield's tennis courts; for play after dark, check with the town first.
- Restrooms are mapped near only two of the four places, so plan ahead.
- For permits, fees and hours, check with South Plainfield's recreation department.
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