Whitaker Courts — Attraction in Austin

I wish they would let students park for free instead of parking on my street and then having to cross 51st. At least allow free parking after say, 5pm. The street is often jammed with cars and the lots may be half full at best. This is inconvenient for both students and residents, and is unsafe for students crossing 51st. No crosswalk and frequent speeders. The neighborhood streets are also poorly lit, narrow, and no sidewalks. Seems like a problem with an easy solution. (another person commented it's not convenient to get a parking pass, so this may be part of...

Best free tennis courts for UT students & grad students. Many courts, in pretty good condition. Also a practice wall. The back courts have slightly better wind protection.

You can reserve online ahead of time at UT Rec Sports for busy hours during the semester. For non-students: $26/ month rec sports pass for current UT staff, $14/month for previous UT staff, or $45/month for visitors. You can alternatively get a day pass for $14.

They also have pickle ball courts and paddles. The pickle balls for borrowing can be a little rough, but we weren't...

PLEASE put in some sun shades here... Every court is like playing in Hell. Also, please put a parking attendant in the front of the parking lot to give out parking passes instead of making the players park, walk all the way to the office, back to their cars to put the pass in, and back to the courts...