Best Tennis and Pickleball courts in Berkeley, Alameda County

Summary / Description

2 tennis courts, 1 pickleball court in James Kenney Park in Berkeley, CA. Courts are in good shape and have lights. Courts are free to use on first come, first served basis. No shade. Public city park with a playground, gym, baseball & soccer fields, tennis & volleyball courts & BBQ area. Playground has 2 separate play areas, one for little ones and one for older kids. Fantastic little city park, with a baseball / softball field, volleyball net, for soccer, playgrounds, picnic tables and other nice spaces. Also includes the community center and the tennis courts on the other side of it. Paved area with picnic tables next to the playground in ball fields. Clean and spacious, easy parking.

James Kenney Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including ball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a gym, as well as tot and school-age play areas. Park highlights include:

• Baseball/softball field
• Multipurpose turf
• Basketball courts (2.5)
• Tennis courts (2)/Pickleball Court; Lights available for evening use
• Pickleball Court Hours
• Pickleball play is not permitted after hours posted or 8 pm.
• Monday – Sunday: 10am-8pm (or dark)
• Practice wall
• Volleyball court
• Toddler play area that is disabled-accessible featuring swings, climber, slide, accessible surfacing
• Wheelchair accessible
• Portable toilets
• Picnic reservations do not include access to City of Berkeley Recreation Center Facilities bathrooms; Park bathrooms access only.
• Park hours are from 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM unless otherwise posted
  Resident and Non-Resident Youth, Senior, Disabled discounts available.
  Please contact Recreation Customer Service Hub, +1 510-981-5150 ext. 0, for more information.

PICKLEBALL COURT
Location: James Kenney Park
Phone: +1 510-981-5150
Email: recreation@cityofberkeley.info
Address: 1720 8th St. Berkeley, CA 94710

James Kenney Park Pickleball Court Rules

1. Pickleball play is not permitted after 8pm.
2. Your Rental Fee and the cleaning deposit are due ten (10) working days before the date of your rental. Refund requests must include an original copy of the permit, an original receipt and a letter of justification and are at the City’s discretion. No refunds will be given without 7 day notice. An administrative fee of 25%, or a minimum of $10 service charge applies. Rainout or poor air quality requests must be made in writing no later than 72 hours after the date of reservation.
3. The City may revoke this permit (i) for any reason upon five or more working days before the rental date, or (ii) at any time for violating these rules. In the event of revocation, the City shall refund the rental fee and deposit.
4. No permits will be issued to persons under the age of eighteen (18).
5. A driver’s license or photo identification card confirming age and a recent utility bill to prove residency of the permit holder are required.
6. Use of the site, including all preparation, set-up time, and clean up afterwards, is limited to actual permit time.
7. Use of intoxicating liquors and illegal substances are prohibited.
8. Permit holder agrees activities, including use of amplified sound equipment, are subject to limitations and permitting requirements of the Berkeley Municipal Code, including 13.40 (Community Noise).
9. Hanging ropes or lines from trees or structures in horizontal position is prohibited, other than to set up a volleyball or badminton net or similar recreational activity where attached visible netting can be easily seen by a passerby.
10. Charging admission, selling tickets, requesting donations, or soliciting money in any manner is prohibited.
11. Permit holder’s publicity must not appear as if the City or the Recreation Center is co-sponsoring the activity.
12. Additional rules are found in City Resolution Nos. 68,450—N.S. (Fees) and 67,581—N.S. (Policies).
13. Permit holder agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to BMC Chs. 12.90 (Nuclear Free Berkeley), 13.26 (Living Wage) and 13.26 (Non-Discrimination), as well as City Resolution No. 60,382—N.S. (Oppressive States).
14. Failure of City to insist on strict performance of the permit terms shall not constitute a waiver of any of its provisions.
15. The laws of the State of California shall govern this permit.
16. The use of explosives, fire, pyrotechnics or fog-producing devices is prohibited.
17. This permit may not be assigned, subcontracted or transferred without the City’s prior written consent.
18. If any part of this permit is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions that can be given effect, and to this end the remaining provisions of this permit are declared to be severable.
19. If the conduct of permit holder, its employees, agents or invitees results in any disturbance of the peace and/or requires a response from City public safety personnel, the City reserves the right to require permit holder, its employees, agents and/or invitees to immediately vacate the premises and to charge permit holder for any overtime expenses incurred.

RESERVE TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS

• Reserve courts online for up to 2 hours
• $10/hr Adult Residents, Non-Residents
• $7/hr Youth, Senior, Disabled, Non-Residents (Ineligible)
• Tennis: 7am-10pm
• Pickleball 8am-8pm
• Reduced rates available for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities.
  For more info, visit BerkeleyCA.gov and search “Sports Fields and Courts”.

For more information on organized wheelchair pickleball play and events visit @borp_org Instagram page. For wheelchair coaching visit @bayareawheelchairtennis and @adaptive.athletics.assoc and @ustanorcal Instagram pages.