Best Tennis and Pickleball courts in Palm Desert, Riverside County for 2026

6 lighted tennis courts with shaded benches, 1 stadium tennis court, 28 dedicated pickleball courts with lights located inside the Palm Desert Resort Country Club in California.

For more information on organized tennis and pickleball play and events visit The Courts at Palm Desert Resort Instagram and Facebook pages.

Court Hours

Court Washing: Every Sunday

Membership Pricing (2025/2026)

High Season: Oct. 1st – April 30th | Off Season: May 1st – Sept. 30th

Yearly Memberships

Pickleball: June 1st – May 31st | Tennis: Oct. 1st – Sept. 30th

Short-Term Memberships (Pickleball & Tennis)

Note: Memberships for the month of March must be purchased before January 1, 2026. No refunds.

Pickleball Prime Time & Open Play

• Prime Time: 7:30 am – 2 pm
  
• Open Play: 7:30 am – 11 am

Guest Pass Allowances

Drop-In Fees

Pickleball Pricing

Weekly Membership: $150
Monthly Membership: $250
No drop-ins during primetime (7:30AM-2PM)
Drop-ins after 2PM for $15 per person daily fee.

Tennis Pricing

Weekly Membership: $150
Monthly Membership: $250
No drop-ins
Non-member reservation only: $25 per person
‍Two time slots: 7 am – 8:30 am or 3 pm – 5 pm
*Based on court availability
*Reservations must be made and paid for 24 hours in advance.
Non-member homeowners: Court reservations not allowed during prime (8:30am-3pm). However, if courts are available, homeowners may drop-in for a $10 per person daily fee.

Membership Benefits

• Parking seasonal pass (complimentary) or transponder option (street parking prohibited).
• Competitive and social open play in dedicated skill-level pods.
• Annual membership login credentials to the CourtReserve app, or site:
  • view and/or register for upcoming clinics and special events
  • reserve courts
• 5 pickleball pros and 2 tennis instructors for private coaching and group lessons.
• Demo paddles available in office and pickleball balls available for sale.
• Outdoor benches and chairs with shade coverings.
• Court-side cold water dispensers.
• Led lighting for night-time play.
• Upstair covered patio, overlooking tennis and pickleball courts.
• Ample, convenient, and clean restrooms.
• Roadrunner cafe conveniently located right next to the courts. it has hot food, grab-n-go snacks, beverages, and a full bar. A short walk up the golf pass is the Palm Desert Clubhouse with a full restaurant serving lunch and dinner.

Pickleball Member Amenities

• 32 dedicated pickleball courts organized into skill level pods (3.5 / 4.0+ / 4.5+) with 2 challenge courts
• 4 dedicated courts for lessons and clinics
• state-of-the-art paddle rack systems
• led lighting for evening play and events
• Yearly pickleball members have access to two (2) free guest passes each month.
  • Does not apply to monthly or weekly pickleball members.
• Free guest passes do not roll over.
• Members cannot purchase additional guest passes.
• Note that each guest, regardless of which member accompanies them on any given day, is permitted two consecutive visits; on the third visit, the non-member is expected to purchase a weekly, monthly or seasonal membership.
• Advance Notice to Members. Upon arrival to the facility, all members must leave their guests name at the gate.
• Guests, upon arrival, are required to go directly to the upstairs office to introduce themselves, sign the liability waiver through our QR code, and pay the $10 guest fee (if applicable).
• Member must be present when their guest checks in. No exceptions; we don’t want to pull anyone off the court in the middle of a game.

Tennis Member Amenities

• 5 dedicated tennis courts
• 1 Center Court with stadium seating (ideal for practicing pros)
• Tennis ball machine rentals*
• Lighting for evening play and events
• Unlimited guest passes for $10 each.
• Each guest must come up to the office each visit and pay the drop-in fee and sign the liability waiver before going on a court.
  * May include a fee

Club Rules

• Proper attire must be worn at all times: Closed-toed/athletic shoes and athletic wear required. No shirts off.
  
• Prohibited: Skateboarding, roller blading, or bicycling on courts.
  
• Dogs: We are a dog friendly club. Dogs are not allowed on courts or tables. Dogs must be on leashes at all times and tied securely.
  
• Check-in: All guests must go to the office to sign the liability waiver and pay the $10 (per person) fee before going on a court.
  
• March Madness: The busiest month. PDR members, homeowners, and renters only. No outsiders (except BNP and ITF tournament players on designated days).