Play Pickleball in Pasadena, Glendale, and Altadena. One of our team members is spending time in the Los Angeles area this winter. We researched some of the best places to play pickleball in the area for her so she can hit the court running.
Available without Membership or Fees
1. Allendale Park, Pasadena
Address: 1130 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91109
Courts: Four dedicated courts with lights
Hours: 7 am - 10 pm
Skill Level & Play: Open play with welcoming group Saturday and Sunday mornings
Intermediate and advanced play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Additional Info: Available on a first-come, first-serve basis
Access: Available to the public
2. Charles S. Farnsworth Park, Altadena
Address: 568 Mount Curve, Altadena, CA 91001
Courts: Four dedicated pickleball courts with permanent nets and lines
Skill Level & Play: Great community for open play mornings, evenings, and weekends
Additional Info: Benches, shade, and windscreens add to this beautiful setting
Access: Available to the public
3. MacDonald Park, Pasadena
Address: 1000 East Mountain Avenue, Pasadena 91104
Courts: Three pickleball courts with portable nets and permanent lines
Hours: Monday- Friday, 8 a.m.-Noon
Access: Available to the publi
4. Vina Vieja Park, Pasadena
Address: 3026 East Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 91107
Courts: Three dedicated courts, opened in the Summer of 2024 with permanent fences between courts
Hours: Daily. 7 a.m. to dusk (no lights).
Additional Info: Drinking fountain is at the dog park
Access: Available to the public
Membership or Pay to Play
1. Glendale Tennis Academy
Address: 3800 E Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA 91206
Courts: Beautiful setting at the top of the Scholl Canyon
Play: Four-hour social play for $20/session with lessons and leagues available
Access: Registration Required
2. iPickle South Pasadena
Address: Arroyo Seco Racquet Club, 920 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Courts: Two permanent courts, 8 shared-use courts
Access: Membership Required
3. Pacific Community Center & Park
Address: 501 S. Pacific Ave. Glendale, CA 91204
Courts: Five lit pickleball courts with permanent lined courts with portable nets (share the area with basketball), outdoors
Play: Organized play
Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8.45 am – 12 noon
Indoors: Tuesday evenings from 5.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Outdoors: Mondays and Wednesdays from 8.45 am – 12 noon
Access: An Activity Card enables an individual to participate in drop-in pickleball
Activity Cards are $10 - $25 annually.
Additional Notes: Active community with a dedicated Facebook page
4. Smash Dink
Address: 4400 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA 91204
Courts: Six dedicated, new indoor pickleball courts
Hours: Open daily from 7 am - 10 pm.
Access: Member and non-member pricing for open play, classes, and courts.
Arrive at the courts in style!
Pink Bomber +Joggers = Great Tracksuit
Where our iconic Pink Bomber and matching joggers to show up to the court in trending style. Add a Pickleball Tote with a convenient strap to hook onto the fence and paddle pocket to complete the look!
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