Early morning open play at Riverbend should be fine, usually a nice group of recreational and intermediate players there.
Courts nearby at the new San Tropez Rec Center open Thursday -so those courts should be wide open all day.
If you prefer more structure, start with a Mentored play or other PCVG session.
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Quickest way to a rating is to attend a few DUPR camps.
Take a look at Beach Tennis - it's fun, more or less badminton on sand with a paddle and deflated tennis ball.