Tennis courts are paved recreational facilities with standardized dimensions, nets, and surfaces for tennis play. Municipal tennis courts provide public access to the sport without requiring private club membership. Courts may be stand-alone facilities or part of recreation complexes and schools. Surface types include hard courts (asphalt or acrylic), clay, and artificial grass, each with different playing characteristics and maintenance requirements. Court maintenance includes surface repair, net replacement, line painting, and fence maintenance. Many municipalities allow free public access to outdoor courts while indoor facilities typically charge fees. Pickleball's growing popularity has led some municipalities to convert or line tennis courts for dual use, sometimes creating conflict between tennis and pickleball communities.