Our base rental rate for courts is $25/hour/court

The center opened in February 2026.

Member-Only Hours: Monday to Friday Tennis and Pickleball from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM during court openings not being used by SWC JAWS programming and closed on Sunday. Court availability can be seen on our reservations website or in the SWC JAWS app under pickleball or tennis reservations.

The courts are located in Building 79 on Garden Way, right next to the SWC Botanical Garden.

No, there is no pro shop. However, we do offer equipment rentals, including paddles.

We have a total of 16 dedicated courts:

• 8 Tennis Courts

• 8 Pickleball Courts

Currently, lights are available on 6 of the Tennis Courts. Note: Pickleball court lighting is planned for a later date.

The facility features:

• Two gender-neutral restrooms

• Shaded benches at each court

• Shaded bleacher-style spectator seating

• Water fountains

• Advance Booking: Up to 7 days in advance.

• Time Limit: Each court can be reserved for up to 60 minutes.

• Reservations: Visit the website reservations page or download the SWC JAWS App for Apple or Android devices.

Yes. For event inquiries, please contact Brandon Hyatt at bhyatt@swccd.edu or 619-421-6700 x5145.

Any JAWS membership includes court reservation access, just like any JAWS membership includes group exercise classes, the gym, and lap swim. A Tennis Pickleball Only Membership is another option for people not interested in the extra amenities.

No. Court use is Free for members during designated open-play hours.

All players must check in at the front desk before entering the courts.

Yes. Members may bring guests for a fee “Open Play & Reservation” access.

The rate is $5 per guest per reservation.

• Limit: Members may bring up to 3 guests at a time.

• Requirements: Guests must be accompanied by the current member and must sign a waiver.

Final pricing varies based on the duration of the event, whether it is tennis or pickleball, weekday or weekend, non-profit or for-profit, staffing requirements, and requested amenities. Please contact Brandon Hyatt at bhyatt@swccd.edu or call 619-421-6700 ext. 5145.

You can either have a JAWS membership to play, buy a guest pass, or be the guest of a member to play.

Yes, guests can play buy purchasing a guest pass to play with a member who has a reservation, or as the guest of a member with an unlimited guest pass. Guests may not play independently. Guests must be with a member with a reservation.

The school of Wellness Exercise Sports and Athletics offers credit courses through the college. Mo Tennis Academy and Endless Pickleball will offer classes at through their fee-based programs. There are no group exercise classes at the courts during this time.

Yes, you must make a reservation before playing. Our courts operate on a reservation system to ensure fairness for everyone. If you come without a reservation, the courts might already be booked, but you can check with the staff to see if they can make an exception if any courts are available. If you are a guest or an add-on to a primary member with a reservation, you do not need to make a separate reservation.

We plan to rent equipment soon, but at this time it is strongly recommended to bring your own equipment to play with.

Due to safety concerns, courts will be subject to closure if it rains. We are not responsible for refunds if a rain closure occurs.

No, only members and paying guests can be on the courts. Friends may watch from behind the fence.

Yes, a parking permit is required. For information on obtaining a parking permit, please visit Southwestern College’s parking services website page.

Classes are held at the brand-new Southwestern College Tennis & Pickleball Center located at 900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910. The state-of-the-art facility features 8 dedicated tennis courts and 8 pickleball courts, complete with shaded seating, restrooms, and water fountains.