Where to Play Pickleball in Orange County
Looking for pickleball courts in Orange County? This guide covers public and private places to play throughout the county, including free courts, indoor and outdoor facilities, lighted courts, drop-in play and reservable courts. Listings are organized by city so you can quickly find a place to play near where you live or visit.
Quick guide: Listings identify whether courts are public or private, indoor or outdoor, lighted when known, and whether drop-in play, reservations or membership may be required. Court hours, fees, reservations and open-play schedules can change, so check the linked city or facility website before heading out.
Popular Public Pickleball Courts in Orange County
Orange County has a growing number of dedicated public pickleball facilities. Notable options include Hart Park in Orange with 10 lighted courts, Mike Ward Community Park in Irvine with eight courts, Ralph B. Clark Regional Park in Buena Park with four dedicated courts, and the large pickleball facility at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. See the city listings below for access details and links.
Free Pickleball Courts
Many city parks offer free first-come, first-served pickleball, including Hart Park in Orange, Worthy Park in Huntington Beach, several Irvine parks, San Luis Rey Park in San Clemente and other public facilities listed below. Some regional parks may charge for parking even when court use is free.
Indoor Pickleball Courts
Indoor options include East Anaheim Gymnasium, Costa Mesa Downtown Recreation Center, Garden Grove Sports & Recreation Center, Grijalva Park Sports Center in Orange and several community centers and private clubs. Indoor drop-in schedules often change, so verify the current schedule before visiting.
Pickleball Courts
Aliso Viejo
ClubSport: 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 - Members can enjoy playing on indoor pickleball courts that includes free "learn to play" sessions and drop-in play.
Anaheim
Anaheim Pickleball Club at Anaheim Tennis Center: 975 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA - The Club has 10 permanent lighted pickleball courts and an additional 10 temporary courts for tournaments and events. Pickleball clinics and private lessons are available.
There are monthly memberships with unlimited drop-in play, free court reservations and free clinics. Drop-ins times vary by skill set from beginner to advance and the friendly instructors do a great job of pairing people with similar skill sets. Wait times are minimal to non-existent on most days.
The courts are also open to the public where anyone can join a drop-in time or reserve a court for a fee. Travelers from across the country are known to drop-in and play at these welcoming courts.
East Anaheim Gymnasium: 8165 E Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92808 - The indoor courts are converted to pickleball for programs.
Olive Hills Park Pickleball Courts: 700 S. Nohl Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA 92807 - Public · Outdoor · 2 dedicated courts · Free. Anaheim added two permanent pickleball courts in the former practice-court space on Level 1. The City's current Olive Hills Park facility page uses an older dog-park URL slug, but it is the current page and specifically lists Pickle Ball as a park feature.
Twila Reid Park: 3100 W Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA - Three free public courts with lights.
Brea
Arovista Park (500 W Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92821): includes four new dedicated pickleball courts as part of its modernization.
Buena Park
Buena Park Community Gymnasium (6931 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA): Drop-in pickleball is available on the wood basketball courts at set times.
Ralph B. Clark Regional Park: 8800 Rosecrans Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621 - Has four dedicated pickleball courts, created in 2026 by converting one of the park’s former tennis courts as part of a court improvement project. The park is 104 acres and also features hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, fishing on a three-acre lake, volleyball and tennis courts — a great place to combine pickleball with other outdoor activities.
Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Downtown Recreation Center: 1860 Anaheim Ave., Costa Mesa, CA - Three indoor courts that are free for the public to use.
OC Pickleball Club (3124 College Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626): These pickleball courts are located inside Halecrest Park Swim and Tennis Club.
Tanager Park (1780 Hummingbird Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626): Tanager park has two permanent, dedicated outdoor pickleball courts.
Cypress
Courts are open to the public for drop-in pickleball play on a first-come, first-served basis. See Cypress's pickleball page for more information.
Arnold Cypress Park: 8611 Watson Ave., Cypress, CA - Free lighted public courts for open play.
Lexington Park: 4600 W Cerritos Ave, Cypress, CA - Lighted multi-use court with pickleball.
Veterans Park: 4554 Avenida Granada, Cypress, CA - Free lighted public courts for open play from 8 am to 8 pm.
Dana Point
Del Obispo Park (34052 Del Obispo St, Dana Point, CA, 92629) - There are 2 outdoor concrete courts.
Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley Recreation Center Gym: 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley CA - Eight public courts for open play. Court fees may apply. See Fountain Valley's pickleball page for more information.
Fountain Valley Tennis & Pickleball Center: 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley CA - Pickleball is offered seven days a week; Reservations and walk-in. See Fountain Valley's pickleball page for more information.
Los Cab Sports Club: 17272 Newhope St., Fountain Valley, CA - Private · Outdoor · 59 total courts · Lighted · Membership/day-pass access. Los Cab currently lists 43 dedicated pickleball courts plus 16 hybrid courts, with lessons, clinics, leagues, tournaments and social play. Check the club for current access options and booking details.
Garden Grove
Chapman Sports Complex (Chapman Ave & Knott St, Garden Grove, CA 92841): There are three outdoor pickleball courts with lines and nets. Drop-in and lessons from private to beginner and advanced are available.
Garden Grove Sports & Recreation Center: 13641 Deodara Drive, Garden Grove, CA 92844 - Drop-in pickleball is available on some nights. Features 6 indoor pickleball courts.
The Map Sports Facility: 12552 Western Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92841 - Mixed use gym that allows up to six courts to be rented for pickleball.
Huntington Beach
Edison High School: They offer eight dual-use pickleball and tennis courts.
Huntington Beach Pickleball at Golden West College: Public-access program · Outdoor · 24 courts · Lighted. Open play, lessons and leagues are offered; check the operator for current session hours and access details.
Worthy Park: 1831 17th Street, Huntington Beach, CA - Free, first come, first serve four permanent courts that are open to the public. Lighted daily until 10 pm.
Additionally, check out the Surf City Pickleball Society which hosts the annual Surf City Pickleball Tournament.
Irvine
The City of Irvine operates dedicated and hybrid public pickleball courts throughout the city and offers lessons, programs and adult league play. The city's current pickleball information and court map are available on the Irvine Pickleball page.
Irvine Public Pickleball Courts Map (2026)
Heritage Community Park: 14301 Yale Ave., Irvine, CA 92604 - Public pickleball is available on one hybrid tennis/pickleball court plus four pickleball courts.
Knollcrest Park: 2069 Knollcrest, Irvine, CA - Two lighted courts for public use.
Los Olivos Community Park: 101 Alfonso, Irvine, CA 92618 - 2 lighted courts.
Mike Ward Community Park – Woodbridge: 20 Lake Rd., Irvine, CA 92604 - Public · Outdoor · 8 courts · Lighted · Drop-in/reservable/programming. The eight-court complex includes free drop-in opportunities, reservable courts and courts used for city programming. Check Irvine's current schedule and reservation system for availability.
Portola Springs Community Park: 900 Tomato Springs, Irvine, CA - Six lighted public courts.
San Carlo Park: 15 San Carlo, Irvine, CA - Two lighted public courts.
Turtle Rock Community Park: 1 Sunnyhill, Irvine - 1 hybrid tennis and pickleball court.
University Community Park: 1 Beech Tree Ln., Irvine, CA 92612 - One hybrid tennis/pickleball court.
Merage Jewish Community Center: There are 6 hard courts with 2 that are outdoors and 4 that are indoors.
North Lake Tennis Club: The pickleball courts at North Lake Tennis Club are open for member and guest play.
Racquet Club of Irvine: 5 Ethel Coplen Way, Irvine, CA 92612 - There are five permanent lighted pickleball courts available to members.
South Lake Tennis Club Tennis & Pickleball Club: 31 Creek Rd, Irvine, CA 92604 - Available to residents only.
La Habra
iPickle La Habra: 351 S Euclid St., La Habra, CA - A fee is required and memberships are available to play on 11 outdoor courts here. There are leagues, group lessons and drop-in play. Anyone can show up at a drop-in time and play for fee.
La Palma
Central Park (7821 Walker St, La Palma, CA 90623): Offers public pickleball courts, with Courts 1 and 2 available for reservation by La Palma residents and the remaining courts open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Pickleball court hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., making the park a convenient option for both daytime and evening play.
Ladera Ranch
Ladera Ranch – Avendale: 1 Daisy Street, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 - Private community · Outdoor · 2 lighted courts · Residents only.
Laguna Beach
Alta Laguna Park: 3299 Alta Laguna Blvd., Laguna Beach - Has six pickleball courts and is open for open play from 8 a.m. to noon daily and closed play from noon to dusk. Court 3 is a challenge court from 8 a.m. until dusk. The park also has tennis courts, restrooms, a playground, soccer field and half basketball court.
Laguna Beach Community & Recreation Center (30516 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651): 2 indoor pickleball courts with painted lines and portable nets are available for indoor drop-in pickleball.
Lang Park (21540 Wesley Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651): There is one dual-line tennis and pickleball court.
Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex: 25401 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA - Four free lighted public courts.
Nellie Gail Ranch Tennis Club: 25281 Empty Saddle Drive, Laguna Hills, CA - Private club with membership fees, with 8 outdoor lighted courts.
Laguna Niguel
Crown Valley Elementary School Pickleball Courts - 29292 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 - 8 Pickleball courts, no lights, first come, first served basis. Drop-in play only.
Laguna Niguel Regional Park: 23952 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA - Public · Outdoor · Lighted. Pickleball is available during park hours; parking fees may apply. See our Laguna Niguel Regional Park guide for more park information.
Marina Hills Park: There are two permanent pickleball courts plus a dual use pickleball and tennis court available to community members and guests only.
Laguna Woods
Laguna Woods Village Pickleball Club: 24122 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA 92637 - 7 outdoor courts and 3 indoor courts. The pickleball courts may be used by Laguna Woods residents and their guests only.
Lake Forest
Lake Forest Beach & Tennis Club: 22921 Ridge Route Drive, Lake Forest, CA - Private community with four outdoor courts for members to use.
Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club: Private community · 8 courts · Residents/guests. Courts support beginner, intermediate and advanced play. Check the association for current guest access and schedules.
Portola Park: 1004 Portola Oaks Drive, Lake Forest, CA - Three free public courts.
Los Alamitos
Laurel Park (10862 Bloomfield St, Los Alamitos, CA 90720): There are 4 outdoor hard courts with taped lines and portable nets.
Mission Viejo
The City of Mission Viejo offers drop in play, reservations, leagues, camps, lessons and pickleball machine rentals. See Mission Viejo's pickleball page for more information.
Felipe Tennis & Recreation Center: 27161 Nogal, Mission Viejo, CA - A fee is required to play on the four outdoor lighted courts here.
Sierra Recreation Center: 26887 Recodo Lane, Mission Viejo - There are 6 outdoor concrete courts with permanent lines and portable nets available.
Newport Beach
Bonita Canyon Sports Park: 1990 Ford Road, Newport Beach - Four free public courts, no lights with organized drop-in play Monday through Saturday mornings til noon.
Newport Coast Community Center (6401 San Joaquin Hills Rd): There are 3 indoor wood courts available for drop-in play.
The Tennis Club at Newport Beach: 11 Clubhouse Drive, Newport Beach, CA - Private club · Outdoor · 35 pickleball courts · Lighted · Membership required. The facility includes a grandstand court; check the club for current membership, guest access and programming.
Orange
Grijalva Park Sports Center: 368 N. Prospect St., Orange, CA - Public · Indoor · Drop-in · Fee required. Indoor pickleball open play is offered on scheduled days; check the City of Orange for the current schedule and fee.
Placentia
Tuffree Hill Park (2101 Tuffree Blvd, Placentia, CA, 92870): There are four hard courts with permanent lines and nets.
Rancho Mission Viejo
Esencia Sports Park: 31 Esencia Drive, Rancho Rancho Mission Viejo, CA - Free lighted courts for public use.
Sendero Field Park: 29201 Ortega Hwy, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA - Four free public courts available for open play.
Rancho Santa Margarita
Altisima Pickleball Courts (30082 Melinda Road Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688): Members and guess of the SAMLARC Community can play on four lighted outdoor courts.
San Clemente
See San Clemente's pickleball page for more information.
San Gorgonio Park: 2916 Via San Gorgonio, San Clemente, CA - 4 Permanent Courts, and 4 Dual Lined Courts - Unlighted.
San Luis Rey Park: 2709 Calle Del Comercio, San Clemente, CA - Four free lighted public courts.
San Clemente High School (700 Avenida Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673): There are seven lighted outdoor courts that are free for public use but you'll need to bring you're own nets. The courts cannot be reserved.
Steed Memorial Park (247 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673): There are 8 courts available for drop-in.
Boys and Girls Club of the South Coast Area (1304 Calle Valle, San Clemente, CA, 92672): There are three indoor hard courts with painted lines and a portable net.
Lifetime Fitness: 111 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, CA 92672 - Members can enjoy open play, and a variety of beginner to experienced classes and clinics.
San Clemente Inn (2600 Avenida Del Presiden, San Clemente, CA, 92672): There is one permanent outdoor court and another court with painted lines and a portable net on a multi-use court. Available for hotel guests.
Talega Swim & Athletic Club (100 Calle Altea, San Clemente, CA 92673): There are 2 outdoor hard courts with portable nets on a tennis court. An additional permanent outdoor court is located at Tierra Grande. Available to residents and guests only.
San Juan Capistrano
Camino Capistrano at Stone Field Park (31422 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675): The easterly tennis court has been converted into four pickleball courts.
Cook Park La Novia Field: 28398 Calle Arroy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 - The underutilized multi-use court at Cook Park as well as one of the two tennis courts has been converted to permanent pickleball courts.
Santa Ana
Santa Ana High School: 520 W. Walnut Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703 - There five dedicated pickleball court at Santa Ana High School Tennis Center. First Serve Santa Ana organizes pickleball for all ages on this court.
McFadden Institute of Technology (M.I.T.): 2701 South Raitt Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704 -
There are 4 outdoor concrete courts with permanent lines.
Seal Beach
Marina Park: 151 Marina Dr, Seal Beach, CA 90740 - There are four permanent lighted courts with windscreens around the fences. Courts are available for free open play on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center: 3900 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach, CA - Nine pickleball courts available by reservation only. Drop-in fees apply for non members.
There are also pickleball courts in Leisure World.
Stanton
There are no public pickleball courts currently in Stanton.
Tustin
Tustin Hills Racquet Club: 11782 Simon Ranch Road, North Tustin, CA 92705 - A private club with 12 lighted pickleball courts.
Tustin Pickleball/A G Currie Middle School: 1302 Service Road, Tustin, CA 92780 - Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. all levels are welcome for drop-in, open play. Monthly memberships are available or anyone can show up and pay a daily drop-in fee. Courts are designated by skill level from beginner to advance. Just place your paddle on the court that fits your skill level and wait your turn. As expected the courts gets busier later in the morning so get there early.
Veterans Sports Park at Tustin Legacy: 1645 Valencia Ave., Tustin, CA - There are 8 pickleball courts open to the public. Rates apply. Pickleball court reservations are available and there are also instructors available.
See City of Tustin's pickleball page for more information.
Villa Park
There are no public pickleball courts currently in Villa Park. Cerro Villa Middle School has painted picked ball lines but no nets provided.
Westminster
There are no public pickleball courts currently in Westminster.
Yorba Linda
Box Canyon Park (23400 Foxtail Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886): Pickleball overlay lines and portable net systems are available for use on the basketball courts.
Brush Canyon Park (28282 Brush Canyon Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92887): Pickleball overlay lines and portable net systems are available for use on the basketball courts.
Las Palomas Tennis Park (20550 Paseo de las Palomas, Yorba Linda, CA 92886): here are four pickleball courts for the public to use.
West Coast Pickleball (23061 Savi Ranch Pkwy, Yorba Linda, CA 92887): Features indoor pickleball courts with both open play and reserved court options.
Rooftop Pickleball Experiences
For a different pickleball experience outside Orange County, Kimpton La Peer in West Hollywood has promoted rooftop pickleball programming. Because hotel activations can be seasonal or event-based, check the hotel's current offerings before making a special trip.
Pickleball Clubs and Groups
These are social clubs, community groups and pickleball organizations rather than a directory of public courts. Membership, meeting locations and access rules vary by group.
Laguna Woods Village Pickleball Club
Rancho Mission Viejo Pickleball Club
Where to Buy Pickleball Equipment & Gear
With the growing popularity of pickleball finding new and used equipment is now easier than ever. Local sporting goods stores such as Big 5 and Dick's Sporting Goods stock equipment. Many tennis stores, pro shops and clubs throughout Orange County now sell pickleball equipment including Courtside Superstores in Irvine. Even big store retailers such as Target and Walmart now have pickleball gear, both online and in-store. Amazon, as with everything, is always an option as well. If you're bargain hunting consider Craigslist or a used sporting goods store such as Play it Again Sports in Huntington Beach and Fullerton or OC Sports Equipment in Orange.
Looking for more outdoor recreation? See our guides to Orange County parks with workout equipment and outdoor gyms and things to do in Orange County.
Updated September 2026. Court access, schedules and fees can change; verify details with the facility before visiting.
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