Best Pickleball courts in Penn Valley, Nevada County for 2026

10 new dedicated pickleball courts now occupy the former tennis court location at Western Gateway Park. Technically nine courts, with the tenth being allocated as an area for people to sit around, because all nine courts are expected to be busy at some point during the day. It will be an area for people to hang out, watch the tournaments and/or wait for their time to play. The courts now have gravel walkways and designated shade areas, as well as additional parking.

These beautiful new courts were completely funded by the Grass Valley Pickleball Club. In exchange, members have some courts reserved between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Free lessons are available through the club. If you’ve found other area courts to be crowded and in demand, you’ll appreciate the ease of use and the beautiful setting of these courts. Call the park office +1 530-432-1990 for court information. Come out and play! The club is offering free lessons to community members. Free parking lot beside the courts. Restrooms available in Western Gateway Park.

Grass Valley Pickleball Club

(GVPC) Reserved times for club members only:
Monday-Sunday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
All times outside these are for public use.
Please visit Grass Valley Pickleball Club to learn more about becoming a member.

Designated Courts – GVPC

Courts 1-5  &  8-10
Court 5 is reserved for lessons.
Courts 6 & 7 are for non-club members ONLY during these times.

Coach’S Court #5

Court #5 will be allocated for club approved Certified professional coaches. During coaching sessions the court will not be available for club or public play. Coaches will reserve court time via Playtime Scheduler. Club and public play is allowed during non-scheduled times.

Here’s how it works:

• 8 AM–12 PM: Court #5 is reserved for lessons with GVPC-approved coaches (for club members only during this time)
• Before 8 AM and after 12 PM: Coaches may use courts 3, 4 & 5 too – and you don’t have to be a club member to sign up
• All coaching is posted on Playtime Scheduler, so you can see what’s available and when
• When Court #5 isn’t booked, it’s open for regular play.

Coaches

Kristin Cook/KC – Call or Text +1 949-939-0787
Doug Koch – Text +1 530-713-5395
Ken Cutler – Text +1 530-448-1798
Mathew Blom – Contact info coming soon
Questions? Send email at gvpcoutdoor@gmail.com

Coaching Policy

Park rules prohibit fee based coaching on all park courts. Only Grass Valley Pickleball Club approved coaches will be permitted to use the facility for fee based coaching. To learn more about coaching policy please contact: GVPCoutdoor@gmail.com

Pickleball Lessons

Head to Playtime Scheduler to see what’s on the calendar, or check out our Coach Directory below. All instructors are GVPC-approved and certified, so you’re in good hands.

Western Gateway Pickleball Court Rules

• Hours of access: Sunrise to Sunset
• Courts are for Pickleball Play only. Court use is on a First Come, First Served Basis.
• If all courts are in use and other players are waiting, each group must rotate off after completion of one game (score to 11, win by 2). Groups do not need to vacate a court if another clean, dry court is available.
• After vacating a court, you may line up paddles in “waiting area” using the paddle-racks to establish which group is next.
• A group can consist of 2, 3 or 4 players. If you start a game with 2 or 3 players, you cannot start over when more players arrive.
• If you do not have a full group, you may get in line and allow others to join your group in a pick-up game. You may not save a spat in your group for a player who has not arrived or Is already playing on a court.
• Players practicing or receiving Instruction must vacate the court after 20 minutes and wait for another available court.
• No glass containers or food on the courts.
• No bicycles, skates, skateboards, dogs, remote control devices, loud music allowed on the courts.
• Non-Marking Tennis or Court Shoes ONLY
• Any questions or concerns: Please call +1 530-432-1990

For more information on organized pickleball play and events visit Grass Valley Pickleball Club Facebook page.