Rockdale · Off the Princes Highway
Tennis, Pickleball & Basketball Courts a Few Minutes from Rockdale
From Rockdale's train station and the Princes Highway strip, it's a short trip to Scarborough Park at Ramsgate Beach, with after-work court hire, competitions and coaching across five sports.
From Rockdale Station
[confirm km / min drive]By road
Via the Princes Highway & Ramsgate RoadAbout the area
A short trip off the Princes Highway
Rockdale is the St George area's busiest transport and commercial hub, built around Rockdale train station on the Illawarra line and the Princes Highway strip running through it.
It's a short trip from Rockdale down toward Ramsgate Beach, making Scarborough Park an easy after-work or after-school stop for anyone commuting through the suburb.
- Rockdale train station (Illawarra line)
- Princes Highway shopping strip
- Rockdale Plaza
- West Botany Street
Getting here from Rockdale
Via the Princes Highway then Ramsgate Road: [confirm km / min drive].
Rockdale station (Illawarra line), then a short trip on to Ramsgate Beach.
On-site parking at Leo Smith Reserve.
Local tips
What Rockdale is known for
Rockdale's identity is built around transport and commerce: the St George area's busiest train station and one of its longest retail strips.
Rockdale Station
A major Illawarra line stop, with buses and the Princes Highway feeding straight through the suburb.
Princes Highway & Rockdale Plaza
One of the area's busiest commercial precincts, with a diverse mix of shops and dining.
New apartment living
Rockdale's population has grown quickly, with new apartment blocks close to the station.
Why Rockdale drops in at Scarborough Park
Built for the after-work commute
Rockdale's commuter and office crowd wants court time that fits around the train timetable, not the other way around.
Late-afternoon court hire
Tennis from $30/hr off-peak and pickleball from $25/hr, timed for after work.
Basketball for competitive players
Three courts for weekend games and casual hire, at $70/hr.
Hot Shots for Rockdale families
A structured, age-based start for kids from age 3.
Close to the train line
A short trip from Rockdale station down toward Ramsgate Beach.
Rockdale locals ask
Questions from Rockdale
Is there tennis near Rockdale?
Rockdale itself doesn't have its own dedicated tennis facility. Scarborough Park Sports Centre, a short trip down toward Ramsgate Beach, has six tennis courts, eight pickleball courts and three basketball courts.
Can I get there by train?
Rockdale station sits on the Illawarra line; from there it's a short trip on to Ramsgate Beach and Scarborough Park.
What does basketball court hire cost?
Basketball court hire is $70 an hour across the centre's three courts.
Is parking available?
Yes, there's on-site parking at Leo Smith Reserve, where the centre is based.
Programs at Scarborough Park
What's on for Rockdale
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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