Pickleball courts in Martinez, Contra Costa County

8 dedicated pickleball courts with lights in Hidden Valley Park​ in Martinez, California. Pickleball is allowed only 3 days a week with limited hours. Park features picnic areas, playground area, two ballfields, restrooms, bicycle/jogging paths, 1-mile exercise course and a 2-mile pathway leading up to Hidden Lakes Park. The pickleball hours at Hidden Valley Park in Martinez went from seven days a week down to just three days – and the courts don’t open until 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. Some players are questioning why even build the courts if play time is so limited.

For more information on organized pickleball play and events visit Pickleball Paddlers and Diablo Paddle Pals Instagram pages.

Pickleball Courts Hours

• Limited hours:
• Tuesdays: 4 pm – 8 pm
• Wednesdays: 8 am – 8 pm
• Sundays: 9 am – 1 pm
• Closed all other days and times.

Pickleball Open Play

• On these courts we share the space and show respect.
• First come, first served: no holding courts.
• Use paddle holders to track turns,
• Limit games to 11 points, drills to 20 minutes.
• City approval required for lessons and events.

Court Space

• No animals, food, glass, alcohol, or smoking.
• No skateboards, scooters, bikes, or other wheel-based sports on the courts,
• No profanity, fighting, or disruptive conduct.

Court Etiquette

• Show kindness on and off court.
• Leave the space clean.
• Park on Center Ave.
• Use park restrooms across Center Ave.

Pickleball Noise

• Keep sound low and avoid yelling.
• Mo parties or large gatherings.
• No amplified sound or radios.
• Quiet Category equipment is encouraged!
• Report public safety concerns to the Martinez Police Non-Emergency Line: +1 825-372-3440
  Share feedback about the courts: recreation@eityofmartinez.org, +1 925-372-3510
  Mare about the pickleball courts and rules: www.cityofmartinez.org/pickleball

Pickleball Court Rules

• No person shall climb, jump, or otherwise bypass locked gates or fences.
• No animals (unless service animals), food, glass, alcohol or smoking.
• No skateboards, scooters, bikes or other wheel-based sports.
• No public urination.
• No tournaments without City approval.
• No shade structures or other structures may be placed within the courts or affixed to the courts or other park property.
• No private instruction or using the City facility for personal business without City approval.
• No amplified sound without City approval.
• You can view the full Resolution, hours, full list of rules, and other information at www.cityofmartinez.org/pickleball