Best Tennis and Pickleball courts in Carlsbad, San Diego County for 2026

2 outdoor tennis courts with lights and shaded benches, 3 indoor pickleball courts at Calavera Hills Community Center in Carlsbad, CA. Great sports facility just off Carlsbad Village Drive. Calavera Hills is 21-acre park that has a giant playground, softball fields, basketball and tennis courts and a community center with many types of programs. It also hosts some of Carlsbad’s Free TGIF Summer Concerts in the Park. Calavera Hills Community Center and Park offers athletic field, basketball courts (1 full, 2 half courts), 3 baseball fields, 2 tennis courts with windscreens, 2 picnic pavilions with BBQs & electricity, outdoor fitness machines, bbq, community garden, gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, 2 play areas/playgrounds, 18,000 sq ft. community center, water fountains, restrooms, trash & recycling, plenty of parking, plenty of benches and tables, lots of trees and shade. Located in northeast Carlsbad near the intersection of Carlsbad Village Drive and College Boulevard, the 21-acre park is also home to an active community center that offers preschool programs, youth day camps, classes for all ages and open gymnasium play.

Pickleball Open Play Schedule

Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Sunday 1:45 pm to 4:30 pm
$3 per participant age 18+. Without I.D, you will not be able to participate, no exceptions!
Must be 18 years old or older to participate in adult open play.
Subject to Change at Any Time – Summer Camps have priority.
Please call to confirm times PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE EXACT CHANGE.

Pickleball At Calavera Hills Community Gym

You do not need to reserve a court and find people to play, just show up at Calavera Hills Community Gym.
We rotate people in and out so everyone gets to play.
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 – 2:30pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 2:30 am

All community centers and gymnasiums in Carlsbad are open play.
Fee: $3.00 for ages 18 and over per session
Any child under 10 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
Private coaching not allowed during open play times. Gym schedule is subject to change.

Monthly pass

Fee: $36.00
Unlimited pickleball at three city recreation centers during open play hours. One pass, all month long.
Play pickleball at Calavera Hills, Pine Avenue, and Stagecoach during designated open play hours, no need to bring cash each time!

Tennis Court Schedule

Mondays 3:45 – 8:15 pm
Thursdays: 10 – 11:15 am
Closed for cleaning on Tuesdays: 12 – 2 pm
All courts are first come, first serve, with the following exceptions as the courts are reserved for city-sponsored lessons.

Pickleball lessons with Raudel Monday at Calavera

Join 2019 USA pickleball national champion, Raudel Barba, to learn the fastest growing sport in North America.

Level I: This class will go over the basic fundamentals of pickleball in a small group setting allowing time for 1 on 1 instruction.

Level II: Advance beginner class is for players with some court experience, looking to improve consistency of their shots and game strategy. These lessons will help players develop and maintain solid serve and return of serve shots. In addition, we will review stroke mechanics and footwork for ground strokes and volley shots.

Drill Clinics: This class is for players that are playing round robin tournaments or practicing playing in tournaments. Each class will focus on advanced skills and tournament strategies. High energy drills and teamwork play. Each clinic will finish with a round robin for prizes.