Jackie Tatum / Harvard Rec Center, South LA

Eight well-maintained lighted courts at a hub of free public tennis. You probably won’t have to wait long for a court. If you do have to hang out for a little while, chances are good you’ll meet some friendly folks and have a great conversation

1535 West 62nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90047

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From my tennis diary

January 1, 2024

I played here at the annual New Year's Day doubles tournament. A highlight was when my esteemed opponent -- hi, Stephanie! -- said if they won the 5th game, she got to have my pants. These were my fabulous purple tie-dye warm-ups from Slumdog Trillionaire. Well, I guess Stephanie and her partner were motivated because they won and now those pants are hers. Wear them in good health!

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  1. […] Meanwhile, if you are tired of waiting for one of these courts to open up, you might consider going on an adventure to a hidden gem or hub court in a different neighborhood. The wait time and travel time might cancel each other out to some extent. And think of the stories you’ll be able to tell about going someplace different and trying something new! […]

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