East River 9 is a public nine-hole, par-3 golf course, driving range, and pickleball facility in Houston’s East End, set along Buffalo Bayou with a view of the downtown skyline. The pickleball side runs six lighted outdoor regulation courts with permanent nets, plus a pro shop, rental equipment, and lessons. Open play fills three courts Monday through Thursday, with morning sessions around $10 and evenings around $20 per person, and the venue also runs leagues, tournaments, and DUPR events. Off the court, the on-site Birdies Icehouse restaurant and bar brings food, cold drinks, live music on weekends, and big screens, and the property hosts everything from corporate outings to private pickleball tournaments. It holds a 4.4 rating across 410 Google reviews, open daily into the evening.