Pickleball courts in Citrus Heights

12 dedicated pickleball courts in Rusch Community Park in Citrus Heights, California. Pickleball courts have lights for late play. Courts are packed and in good condition. Courts are operated by Sunrise Pickleball Club for the most part, but they have 2 courts open for public. Courts 9 & 10 are designated as Public Courts. During club hours, non-members are restricted to these 2 courts. The nets seems a bit higher than the normal. Outdoor skating & biking spot with concrete surface, numerous unique features & lighting at night. Park features a Community Center with swimming pool, outdoor skating & biking spot with concrete surface, numerous unique features & lighting at night.

Sunrise Pickleball Club

Sunrise Pickleball Club is a diverse and friendly group, with 12 outdoor dedicated courts which are considered the best in the region. Your dues help fund important maintenance and facility improvements that the park district is not able budget for.

Some other benefits are:

• Admittance to all club functions such as Round Robin Mixers, clinics, social events, parties, etc.
• Access to lessons and clinics taught by club teaching pros.
• Reduced registration fee for tournaments sponsored by Sunrise Recreation & Park District if you volunteer to be a tournament referee

Guest Fee

If you are a non-member wishing to play on members-only designated courts (all courts except 9&10) during club hours, there is a $10 per day guest fee.

Lifetime Memberships

For a limited time we are offering lifetime memberships again, at a price of $1,000 per person. If you would like more information on purchasing a lifetime membership, contact us.
Annual Dues

Dues are $100 per calendar year, pro-rated beginning in August.

• January-July – $100
• August – $80
• September – $60
• October-November – $40
• December – included free with purchase of following year

Club Drop-In Play Schedule

Sunday – Friday: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM and 5:00 PM-9:30PM
You must be a member to play on the members-only designated courts ($10 fee for guests). Learn More.
To arrange play sessions, use PlayTime Scheduler Sign up for lessons/classes on Rec here

Sunrise Pickleball Club Court Rules

• Challenge Court: No singles during spc designated times.
• During SPC Designated Times Monday-Friday: 7 am-12 pm, and Sunday: 7 am-11:30 am
• 2 On 2 Off Rules: Winners stay for up to 3 consecutive wins then they must get off and let 4 new players on.
• Exception: If no one is waiting, winners must split with losers after 3 wins and continue play as usual. if only 2 are waiting, winners must sit out
• For 1 game or sign challenge board as usual.
• Exception: When all the other courts are full and we have more than 12 people waiting to play, challenge court will be eliminated and used as a regular court until we get back under 12 waiting.
• We will then go to the 4 on 4 off rule:
• All players leave and 4 new players arrive
• 1st serve will always take place on the south side away from the pool
• All games to be played to 11 win by 2
• Must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult
• Profanity and rough play are prohibited!

Court Rules And Safety

• Players are responsible for providing their own pickleballs when they play. Be sure to write your name on your ball and take it with you when you leave the court.
• Bags, chairs, and water bottles may be lined up inside the east fence. Labeling your gear is a good idea.
• First serve will always take place on the south side (away from the pool).
• All games to be played to 11, win by 2.
• No singles during SPC designated times once courts are full.
• Must be 18 unless accompanied by an adult.

Court Rotation Rules

East Side Courts

Courts 1-2 & 7-9 will follow a “2 on 2 off” rotation. Use the paddle wheel outside Court 1 to form a lineup. Incoming players have the choice of whether to split. Winners should stay on for no more than 3 consecutive matches. If there are more than 8 paddles up on this side, rotation changes to “4 on 4 off” but still goes in order of the paddle wheel.

Court 3 is the Challenge Court. 2 on 2 off, with winners staying together. Winners may stay on as long as they keep winning. Use the paddle rack outside of Court 3.

Court 7 is also our Teaching Court. Priority must be given to SPC and SRPD teaching pros giving lessons or clinics. Otherwise, it will be use as part of the general “2 on 2 off” rotation.

West Side Courts

Courts 4-6, 10-12 will follow a “4 on 4 off” rotation at all times. Use the paddle rack outside Court 10 to form a lineup – place four paddles at a time. You must have four people in your group before you can take the next open court.

Public Courts

Courts 9 & 10 are also designated as Public Courts. During club hours, non-members are restricted to these 2 courts. Club members may not play with non-members on these courts during club hours and will vacate the courts promptly whenever non-members arrive to play. If no members of the public are waiting, these two courts may be used by members as part of the general “2 on 2 off” or “4 on 4 off” rotation respective to that side. Please be aware that the club cannot require that the general public follow our rotational rules.