Best Tennis and Pickleball courts in Placerville, El Dorado County for 2026

2 tennis courts. 4 dedicated pickleball courts in Lions Park in Placerville, California. The park features tennis and pickleball courts nearby. Keys may be purchased at Town Hall. Players are not required to have a key to play pickleball. Information regarding lighting will be posted at the courts. Until the court rules are determined and official signage is in place, please follow the rules posted at the courts. Please be respectful of each other and allow those waiting to join in.

No bikes or scooters allowed on the courts.

The park is clean, well-maintained, and offers something for everyone, whether you’re looking to play, relax, or enjoy picnic tables and grills. Restrooms available.

Pickleball Courts Key

You can purchase a key for the lock for just $20 at 549 Main Street, Placerville. The key is renewed or returned once a year, and new key must be purchased at the beginning of each calendar year. Keys are good from Jan-Dec each year.

Office Hours

The City of Placerville Community Services Department front counter hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Office is closed for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The office is closed to the public on Fridays.

City of Placerville Recreation department 549 Main street +1 530-642-5232

Pickleball Courts Schedule

Until the court rules are determined, and official signage is in place, we will be using two different formats for the courts as follows:

Pickleball Courts Rules

• We ask all users to be respectful of each other and allow those waiting to join in.
• Courts are open from 8 am-10 pm.
• To use the lights please turn the dial located on the electric box at the corner of the bridge to the tennis courts.
• The lights will stay on for one hour, they will automatically turn off at 10 pm.
• No bikes or scooters allowed on the courts.
• Private instruction for pay is prohibited without a permit. Those found instructing without a permit will be requested to leave and may be issued a citation.

Thank you! City of Placerville Community Services Department

Open Play Rotation Schedule

Open play rotation: all players, of any skill level, are invited to play on the courts and will rotate other players in.

• “2 on 2 off” when less than 8 players are waiting to play, the winning team can stay and play one more game but leave after their second game.
• “4 on 4 off” when 8 or more players are waiting to play, all 4 players exit the court and new 4 players play.

First Come First Served Play Schedule

• During these times, a planned group of players can stay on one court and are not expected to allow other players showing up to rotate in. However, they may allow people to rotate in, but it’s not to be expected or required.
• If all the courts are full and there are people waiting, there will be a time limit: 1 hour if playing singles; 1.5 hours if playing doubles.
• These times are assumed to be less popular for pickleball and instruction or drills could be done during these times.
• Private instruction for pay is prohibited without a permit. Those found instructing without a permit will be requested to leave and may be issued a citation.

Racket board

• Players waiting for court must place racket in empty slot closest to the 1st position.
• Move racket progressively closer to 1st position as player in 1st position occupies court.
• When your racket reaches 1st position you are next in line and must take 1st court that becomes available.
• All players waiting must follow above procedures, if you do not you lose your priority in line.
• An individual or couple may place one racket on board.
• Time limit when others are waiting: Singles – 1 hour doubles – 1.5 hour
• Please observe the playing rules as posted.

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