Tennis Courts

Located within Columbus Park in south Des Moines, these public outdoor tennis courts provide a dependable neighborhood space for recreational matchplay, drills, and informal games. The facility features regulation hard courts surfaced for consistent ball bounce, complete with crisp boundary lines and perimeter fencing to prevent stray shots. Serving the local Southside community, the courts welcome players organizing casual singles matches, doubles play, or baseline hitting practice. As a municipal park amenity managed by Des Moines Parks and Recreation, court access is open to the public on a walk-up, first-come, first-served basis during daylight hours from spring through autumn. The open-air setting offers an honest, functional environment where neighbors gather to stay active, refine their backhands, and enjoy competitive tennis close to downtown.