Pickleball courts in Fremont, Alameda County

8 dedicated pickleball courts with lights in Central Park Knoll in Fremont, California. 8 pickleball courts were installed and opened in June 2024 at the Central Park Knoll site. 8 brand new pickleball courts. It is free to the public and is set in a beautiful location. They have two sections (upper & lower) with a paddle rack system to designate the next set of players to take the court. Pickleball court lights were installed to extend court usage into the evenings. Plexipave acrylic pickleball court surfacing. The new improvements include perimeter fencing, ADA accessible path of travel, handicap parking stall, site furnishings including in-ground pickleball nets and posts, benches, trash and recycling receptacles and drinking fountain.

Central Park Knoll Pickleball Courts

The Central Park Knoll Pickleball Courts are located in the heart of Central Park located off of Civic Center Drive between the Fremont Police Department and Fremont Main Library. The facility features 8 pickleball courts available for drop-in use.

Pickleball courts are offered throughout Fremont. Locations include Central Park Knoll Pickleball Courts (Drop-in Use Only), Fremont Tennis Center (Rental & Drop-in), Irvington Community Center (Fee Based Drop-In).

Hours: Dawn to Dusk or until 8:00 p.m.

Pickleball Courts Closed For Routine Maintenance

Closure Schedule: Mondays & Fridays, 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Courts will reopen once maintenance is complete. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Contact Information: Phone: (510) 979-5700, Email: ParkMaintenance@fremont.gov

Central Park Knoll Pickleball Court Rules

• Courts are available on a first come, first served basis for both doubles and singles play.
• When courts are full, waiting players may place paddles on the available paddle rack. When the game is over, players will relinquish the court to those waiting as follows:
  • 4 paddles: All players leave the court to those waiting.
  • 2 paddles: The winning team may stay on, or the waiting players may choose to play singles.
• No rollerblades, skates, bicycles, scooters, pogo sticks, or skateboards.
• Games should be played to 11 points.
• Sport or soft-soles/non-marking shoes are required for play.
• Double racking of paddles (playing a game while having a second paddle waiting on another court) is not allowed.
• City Recreation programs have priority over drop-in play.
• No chairs or carts allowed on court surface.
• No alcoholic beverages, glass, pets, food, vaping, or smoking.
• No unauthorized lessons, tournaments, or paid athletic services allowed.
• Please pick up all trash and place it in the appropriate receptacle.

Reserve Pickleball Courts at the Fremont Tennis Center

Don’t want to wait for a drop-in court? Book one of fee base Pickleball courts located at the Fremont Tennis Center.
Reservable pickleball and tennis courts are available for a fee at the Fremont Tennis Center. Reserve online to book.
Contact the Fremont Tennis Center for more details at 510-790-5510 or by email.

Temporary Free Pickleball Drop-in Hours

Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Sundays from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hours starting December 16, 2025. Hours subject to change.
Applies to the 3 Pickleball/Orange Ball Junior Tennis Courts