Vernon Park Tennis Courts

Located on Freeborn Street in Newport, Vernon Park Tennis Courts provide accessible outdoor tennis for the local neighborhood and visiting players alike. Maintained under the City of Newport's public parks system, this site offers regulation outdoor hard courts lined for standard singles and doubles play. The environment is casual and community-driven, serving as a dependable spot for early morning baseline drills, weekend sets, and casual rallies with friends. Unlike private country clubs in the area, Vernon Park is open for public recreation, operating primarily on a walk-on, first-come, first-served system during daylight hours. Its setting adjacent to neighborhood green space and local athletic fields gives it an unpretentious, functional character where players can focus purely on their game without club membership fees.