Santa Barbara Pickleball Courts

, California

Short Description

Santa Barbara's municipal pickleball center (since 1937), with up to 16 courts and an active non-profit funding expansions and charity tournaments.

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Quick Facts

Best For
Santa Barbara players and visitors wanting a well-organized, community-supported public facility.
Features
Up to 16 dedicated outdoor courts, non-profit-funded amenities, youth/senior outreach programs, annual charity tournament.
Pricing
$5-6/day non-permit fee, or annual pass through Parks & Recreation.

Description

The Santa Barbara Municipal Tennis and Pickleball Center, serving the city since 1937 (originally a WPA project), runs up to 16 dedicated outdoor pickleball courts alongside 8 tennis courts, hitting walls, and a playground. Non-permit holders pay a $5-6 daily fee to a Parks & Recreation monitor, or can purchase an annual pass; open play follows a rotation system where winners of two consecutive games sit out. Since 2014, the non-profit Santa Barbara Pickleball group has partnered with the city to fund court expansions, flags, banners, and maintenance beyond the city’s budget, and runs youth/senior engagement programs through the YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and local schools, plus an annual charity tournament benefiting St. Jude, Shriners Hospital, and Make-A-Wish. It holds a 4.7 rating across 15 Google reviews.

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1414 Park Pl

Listing Details

Indoor / Outdoor

Hours

Monday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Common Questions

FAQ 1 Question
How many courts does it have?
FAQ 1 Answer
Sources cite 12 to 16; the city's own site currently states 16 pickleball courts alongside 8 tennis courts.
FAQ 2 Question
Is there a daily fee?
FAQ 2 Answer
Yes, $5-6/day for non-permit holders, or an annual pass.
FAQ 3 Question
Is there community involvement?
FAQ 3 Answer
Yes, a non-profit has partnered with the city since 2014 to expand and maintain the facility and run outreach programs.

Google Reviews

4.7 / 5 based on 15 reviews
JEE S
JEE S a year ago
★☆☆☆☆

This court advertises “open play” but it’s anything but that. As a visitor, I’ve never felt more unwelcome. It’s extremely cliquey — mostly just friends or families playing among themselves, with no real system for rotating players in. There’s no paddle rack, no level-based organization, and zero effort to include new people. It honestly felt like I crashed a private party. They should just rename it “Closed Play” or put up a sign that says “Locals Only.” Total disappointment.

Ty Root
Ty Root 2 years ago
★★★★★

This place is fantastic. So many courts. Great open play hours. All the locals and players are friendly, fun, chill. And the you can't beat the weather.

★★★★★

12 individually fenced pickleball courts open from from 8am to 530pm. My yearly membership was $72 because I don't live in Santa Barbara. Open play from 8 to 1230 on courts 1 thru 8. Courts 9 thru 12 require a reservation from 8 to 1230. Starting at 1230 to close all 12 courts require a reservation. Beginning July 1, 2022, the reservation system will end and all courts will be open play. You can reserve one of two pickleball courts for $15 an hour. Update 29 May 2025: Muni added 4 more pickleball courts (16 total) on a tennis court with blended lines, tennis and pickleball lines on the court. They placed 4 very sturdy moveable nets there.

Tiffany Lee
Tiffany Lee 2 years ago
★★★★★

Great facility! Online reservation was confusing, so we just showed up and there were pickleball courts available. $5 PER person.

★★★★★

Nice courts. Loud traffic. Fun games.

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1414 Park Pl

Listing Details

Indoor / Outdoor

Hours

Monday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Google Reviews

4.7 / 5 based on 15 reviews
JEE S
JEE S a year ago
★☆☆☆☆

This court advertises “open play” but it’s anything but that. As a visitor, I’ve never felt more unwelcome. It’s extremely cliquey — mostly just friends or families playing among themselves, with no real system for rotating players in. There’s no paddle rack, no level-based organization, and zero effort to include new people. It honestly felt like I crashed a private party. They should just rename it “Closed Play” or put up a sign that says “Locals Only.” Total disappointment.

Ty Root
Ty Root 2 years ago
★★★★★

This place is fantastic. So many courts. Great open play hours. All the locals and players are friendly, fun, chill. And the you can't beat the weather.

★★★★★

12 individually fenced pickleball courts open from from 8am to 530pm. My yearly membership was $72 because I don't live in Santa Barbara. Open play from 8 to 1230 on courts 1 thru 8. Courts 9 thru 12 require a reservation from 8 to 1230. Starting at 1230 to close all 12 courts require a reservation. Beginning July 1, 2022, the reservation system will end and all courts will be open play. You can reserve one of two pickleball courts for $15 an hour. Update 29 May 2025: Muni added 4 more pickleball courts (16 total) on a tennis court with blended lines, tennis and pickleball lines on the court. They placed 4 very sturdy moveable nets there.

Tiffany Lee
Tiffany Lee 2 years ago
★★★★★

Great facility! Online reservation was confusing, so we just showed up and there were pickleball courts available. $5 PER person.

★★★★★

Nice courts. Loud traffic. Fun games.

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