Best Pickleball courts in Goleta, Santa Barbara County for 2026

Summary / Description

5 dedicated pickleball courts with lights located in back of the main building of Goleta Valley Community Center (GVCC) in Goleta, CA. These courts were repaired and resurfaced in April 2022. Easy parking near the courts. Goleta Valley Community Center is right at centre of Goleta market, very convenient for commuter. Parking is close to the freeway. GVCC is a hybrid of Reservation & Open Play scheduling.

OPEN PLAY HOURS ARE:
Monday thru Friday, 4-8:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM-12 Noon
All other times are by reservation. Reservations are hosted by Sign-Up Genius and can be made here.

Maximum number of reserved hours per player is 2 hours per day, and 6 hours per week.
Memberships are available for $60/year. This includes a bi-monthly e-newsletter, updates on local events, tournaments, court schedule changes, and anything community Pickleball related. Click here to buy a membership

PICKLEBALL FEES AND MEMBERSHIP
Annual membership $60 USD
Drop-in Fee (1 players) $2 USD
Drop-in Fee (2 players) $4 USD
Drop-in Fee (3 players) $6 USD
Drop-in Fee (4 players) $8 USD

PICKLEBALL
The GVCC courts are managed by an Advisory Committee of local Pickleball players who strive to maintain a quality court atmosphere with a friendly, positive, and inclusive playing environment.

The GVCC Courts are PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Participation in recreational activities always involves some degree of risk. Participants assume full responsibility for the risk of bodily injury arising out of, or in any way connected with, participation or involvement in, or presence at, the activity or program. Respectfully, the GVCC Management

FREE PICKLEBALL CLINICS
To sign up, email lmendoza-diaz@cityofgoleta.org and please include your name, age, email, phone number and the day you are registering for.

🏓 Intro to Pickleball
Sunday, July 27, 1pm – 2:30pm
Goleta Community Center Courts (5679 Hollister Ave)
More info here: https://www.cityofgoleta.org/Home/Components/News/News/16035/3875
For more info on organized pickleball play and events visit Goleta Pickleball Facebook page