Ramsgate · Along Ramsgate Road
Tennis, Pickleball & Basketball Courts a Few Minutes from Ramsgate
Scarborough Park sits just around the corner from Ramsgate, off Ramsgate Road at Ramsgate Beach, with six tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, basketball and Hot Shots for kids, all inside Leo Smith Reserve.
From Ramsgate Road
[confirm km / min drive]On foot or by bike
Foreshore path to Ramsgate BeachAbout the area
Right next door, off Ramsgate Road
Ramsgate is the beachside strip that blends straight into Ramsgate Beach, where Scarborough Park is based; Ramsgate Road runs from the suburb's cafes and shops down to the foreshore and Leo Smith Reserve.
It's one of the closest suburbs on the peninsula to the centre, with Lady Robinson Beach and the netted Ramsgate Baths swimming enclosure both a short stroll from the courts.
- Ramsgate Road shopping strip
- Lady Robinson Beach
- Ramsgate Baths (netted swimming enclosure)
- Cook Park foreshore
Getting here from Ramsgate
Down Ramsgate Road to Leo Smith Reserve: [confirm km / min drive].
The Lady Robinson Beach foreshore path connects Ramsgate straight to the centre.
On-site parking at Leo Smith Reserve.
Local tips
What Ramsgate is known for
Ramsgate's identity is tied to the beach on its doorstep: a laid-back strip of cafes and shops that empties out onto Lady Robinson Beach.
Ramsgate Road to the sand
Cafes and shops along Ramsgate Road run straight down to Lady Robinson Beach and the foreshore path.
Ramsgate Baths
A netted, calm-water swimming enclosure that's popular with local families year-round.
Cook Park & the promenade
A flat, scenic foreshore walk connects Ramsgate to Ramsgate Beach, Sans Souci and beyond.
Why Ramsgate drops in at Scarborough Park
Every court, right around the corner
Ramsgate is close enough to Scarborough Park that there's rarely a reason to drive further; here's what gets used most from this end of Ramsgate Road.
Closest venue on the peninsula
Practically next door, off Ramsgate Road and inside Leo Smith Reserve.
Five sports, one site
Tennis, pickleball, basketball, soccer and volleyball, so there's no need to go elsewhere.
After-beach pickleball
Casual, no-membership pickleball sessions, an easy add-on to a beach afternoon.
Hot Shots for local families
A structured, age-based start for Ramsgate's beachside families.
Ramsgate locals ask
Questions from Ramsgate
Is there tennis in Ramsgate?
Ramsgate itself doesn't have its own dedicated tennis facility. Scarborough Park Sports Centre, just off Ramsgate Road at Ramsgate Beach, has six tennis courts, eight pickleball courts and multi-sport courts for basketball, soccer and volleyball.
How far is Scarborough Park from Ramsgate?
It's a short trip down Ramsgate Road to Leo Smith Reserve, close enough to walk or cycle along the foreshore path for most of the year.
Is parking available at the centre?
Yes, there's on-site parking at Leo Smith Reserve, where Scarborough Park is based.
What age can kids start Hot Shots tennis?
Tennis Australia's Hot Shots program at Scarborough Park is open to kids aged 3 to 15, grouped by age and ability, from $24 a week.
Can I play pickleball casually, or do I need to book ahead?
Casual hire and social pickleball sessions run across all eight courts, with no membership required to turn up and play.
Programs at Scarborough Park
What's on for Ramsgate
Tennis
Book a court, join an adult clinic or Sunday competition across six courts.
View Tennis →Pickleball
Casual hire and social pickleball sessions across eight courts, no membership needed.
View Pickleball →Multi-Sport Courts
Three basketball courts plus soccer and volleyball, all on one site.
View Multi-Sport Courts →Kids Tennis (Hot Shots)
Tennis Australia's Hot Shots program, grouped by age and ability, from $24/week.
View Kids Tennis (Hot Shots) →Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals, on or off the clock.
View Private Lessons →School Holiday Camps
Multi-sport school holiday camps across tennis, pickleball and basketball.
View School Holiday Camps →Reviews
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