Best Pickleball courts in Laguna Niguel, Orange County for 2026

8 free dedicated pickleball courts near Crown Valley Elementary School and Baseball Fields in in Laguna Niguel, California. 5 basketball courts. No lights. Drop-in play only, no reservations. They have a paddle wheel system, per divided courts side (4 courts for beginner/intermediate players and 4 courts for Advanced players). You’re confined to certain hours and you might have to hike a bit once you find the parking space. Crown Valley Pickleball is played on courts adjacent to Crown Valley Elementary School. The city has provided 8 new pickleball courts that were just opened in late August, 2012. This is the premier place to play Pickleball in Orange. For more information visit Crown Valley Pickleball Meetup group and City of Laguna Niguel Sports Courts page.

Pickleball Courts Rules & Regulations

Play at the Crown Valley Elementary School Pickleball Courts is governed by the following rules and regulations.

Laguna Niguel Pickleball Court Rules

• No play before posted start time.
• Current play hours are posted at entrance, and on the city website at www.cityoflagunaniguel.org
• Saving courts is not allowed.
• Court usage is on a first come, first served basis.
• It is recommended that courts 1 – 4 are for advanced play and courts 5 – 8 are for beginner and intermediate play.
• When courts are full:
  • Place a paddle in the Paddle Wheel and wait for the next available court.
  • When a game concludes, winners will remain on court, and the first 2 waiting players will go on in place of losing team.
  • When 5 paddles are in the wheel the RED FLAG goes up and continued play is 4 on, 4 off on all courts.
  • Warm up time is limited to 5 minutes.
• Pickleball lessons are not allowed due to limited play time.
• Court shoes are required.
• Please be respectful of others.
• Failure to follow these rules and behave in a responsible manner can result in removal from the courts.
  • Court Issues Call
    +1 949-795-4309 Holidays/Weekends
    +1 949-425-5100 Weekdays

Courts Availability

All sports courts are available on a first come, first serve basis in accordance with the Athletic Facility Use Policy.

Pickleball Court Use Schedule

Pickleball Courts are opened and closed daily by Parks and Recreation staff. Courts are available on a first come, first served basis. Hours do fluctuate throughout the year depending on scheduled use of adjacent baseball fields, as well as Community Roots school activities. The Crown Valley Elementary School Pickleball Court hours of operation vary throughout the year depending on scheduling of adjacent baseball fields.

Court Hours

• Monday: 9:15 am-12:15 pm
• Tuesday: 9:15 am-12:15 pm
• Wednesday: 9:15 am-12:15 pm
• Thursday: 9:15 am-12:15 pm
• Friday: 9:15 am-12:15 pm
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm

Courts Open During Regional Park Hours

Check online for Park Hours and Annual Pass Information

Crown Valley Elementary School Pickleball Court hours of operation vary throughout the year depending on scheduling of adjacent baseball fields.
Pickleball Courts are closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.

Additional pickleball courts are located at the Laguna Niguel Regional Park.
28241 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

City Of Laguna Niguel Court Issues: +1 949-795-4309 Holidays/Weekends 949 425-5100 Weekdays. Fees assessed for reservation of a sports court are in accordance with the Athletic Facilities Fee Schedule.

Inclement Weather

Courts are closed during inclement weather. In the event of rain, all athletic facilities may remain closed depending on playability. Users should call the Athletic Field Hotline (Mudline) at +1 949-362-4351 after 1:00 pm on weekdays, an