Best Tennis and Pickleball courts in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County for 2026

4 lighted tennis courts divided into 16 pickleball courts with portable nets in Memorial Park in Santa Monica, Caifornia. 16 pickleball courts are set up for games to be played on a rotation basis using the paddle stacking system to queue into games. Just put your paddle next to the net of the court you wanna play on, there isn’t one giant communal paddle rack. Courts get pretty crowded in the evening. Restrooms are nice and clean. Electric vehicle charging station available at parking lot. First come, first served when not in use for city programs or approved permits. The park includes the Memorial Park Gym, which is popular for drop-in sports like basketball, and the Police Activities League Youth Center.

Courts Skill Level

Pickleball courts are divided by skill level: beginner, intermediate, advanced. Beginners and Advanced Beginner will have designated courts (look for sign on net).
Court 4 has designated Challenge nets. Advanced/4.0+ (north side) has 2 nets. Intermediate/3.25-3.75 (south side) has 2 nets.

Drop-in Pickleball

Courts are set up for games to be played on a rotation basis using the paddle stacking system to queue into games. Players should have basic knowledge of rules and techniques of the game.

Players must check in when entering the court. Only registered players are allowed on the court. Some loaner paddles are available. Registrants may arrive and leave within the listed time period.

Sessions are held on Mondays through Thursdays, 5:00 – 9:30 pm; Saturdays and Sundays have a morning session at 8 to 11 am and a midday session at 11:15 am to 2 pm (all players will be asked to leave the courts between sessions).

Pickleball Courts Drop-In Fee

Dates & Times (subject to change)

Monday-Thursday, 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(see below for registration details)

Pickleball Courts Reservation

You can reserve pickleball courts here for an evening session.
You can book weeknights Monday through Thursday in advance for $5. It’s free during the week outside of 5-9 pm.
If you don’t book in advance but are there by 4-5 pm you can join the wait list which you’ll get in right away.
If you show up after 5 pm without being on the list, you might have to wait 30+ minutes.
Contact: +1 310-458-8237 or email: pickleball.office@santamonica.gov

John Adams Middle School has dedicated times for pickleball on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Weekends after 12 p.m. are first come-first serve, unless otherwise permitted by SMMUSD.

Santa Monica Pickleball Club Open Play Schedule

The city of Santa Monica holds their Drop-In Play Monday through Thursday evenings and weekend mornings. The city of Santa Monica’s Drop-In Play registration is through ActiveNet (this is not affiliated with SMPC).

For more information on organized pickleball play and events visit Santa Monica Pickleball Club Facebook and Instagram page.

Tennis Courts

Tennis courts are available by advance fee reservations only at Reed Park and Ocean View Park (Drop-in and and non-reservation in available only on the same day). Tennis courts are available for free, drop-in, non-reservation at city parks, public school sites.

Tennis Court Use Fees

Below are the list of fees for Resident Card, Drop-in Courts Fee, Ball Machine Rental, and No Show/Late Cancellation Fee.

Santa Monica Resident Quarterly Pass Fees

Quarterly passes allow resident cardholders to play free of charge for up to two hours per day. Players must have a reservation card to purchase a Quarterly Pass.