Best Tennis and Pickleball courts in Truckee, Nevada County for 2026

Summary / Description

11 tennis courts with shade benches, 2 dedicated pickleball courts. Well maintained. No lights. Not crowded, empty mid week. Great activities to do with friends as well as great tennis courts and lessons. Clubhouse is a great place for the whole family. The playgrounds have structures for kids of all ages. Pizza on the Hill, a very popular pizza restaurant in Truckee is nearby. Usually busy. Really good pizza, friendly and hard-working staff. It has classic pizzas, wine & draft beer offered in easygoing surrounds with a game room & outdoor seats. Sometimes the restaurant is crowded. Has plenty of parking.

TENNIS + PICKLEBALL CENTER
Located in beautiful Bennett Flat Meadow and near the flow of Trout Creek, Tahoe Donner Tennis + Pickleball Center is home to the most expansive tennis program in North Lake Tahoe. The Tennis + Pickleball Center boasts 11 hard tennis courts, 10 pickleball courts, two practice walls, tennis and pickleball ball machines, a shaded viewing deck, an outdoor patio with a BBQ grill and fire pit and a Pro Shop for clothing, gear and racket stringing. Throughout the summer, the Tennis + Pickleball Center serves up weekly play, private and group lessons, clinics, camps, special events and more.
SEASON + HOURS*

May 23-August 10 | Daily | 7AM-8:30PM
August 11-August 24 | Daily | 7AM-8PM
August 25-Sept. 7 | Daily | 7:30AM-7:30PM
Sept. 8-28 | Daily | 8AM-7PM
Sept 29-Oct 12 | Daily | 8AM-6:30PM
Oct 13-26 | Daily | 8AM-6PM
*Conditions Permitting

SHOE POLICY
Only tennis-specific footwear may be used on the tennis and pickleball courts; any shoe that isn’t non-marking will not be allowed. Shoe rental is available at the Tennis + Pickleball Center for $3.

RATES
THE TENNIS + PICKLEBALL CENTER IS NOW OPEN!
2025 Daily Access Fee / Ages 0-2 / Ages 3-6 / Ages 7+
Member with paid Rec Fee* / Free / Free / Free
Member without paid Rec Fee / Free / Free / $12
Personal Guest with Member present / Free / $5 / $15
Personal Guest (pre-registered online) without Member present / Free / $5 / $15
Short-Term Rental Tenant with Card / Free / $10 / $24
*The Access Fee is waived for members with a paid Recreation Fee.
To register for the Tennis Center online, click here

TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Item / Member / Guest
Tennis Racket $3 / $3
Pickleball Paddle $3 /$3
Tennis Shoes $3 / $3
Ball Hopper $5 / $5
Tennis Ball Machine (one hour) $25 / $30
Pickleball Machine (one hour) $20 / $25
Tennis Ball Machine (season pass) $350 / N/A
Pickleball Machine (season pass) $250 / N/A
Tennis Ball Machine (family pass) $500 / N/A
Pickleball Machine (family pass) $350 / N/A
Combined Individual Ball Machine Pass $500 / N/A
Combined Family Ball Machine Pass $700 / N/A

RESERVATIONS
THE TENNIS + PICKLEBALL CENTER IS NOW OPEN!
Reserve your tennis and pickleball fun online at CourtReserve.com!

COURT RESERVATIONS PROCEDURES

• Members can log in to reserve the next day’s tennis/pickleball courts at 7AM
• Guests can log in to reserve the next day’s tennis/pickleball courts at 12PM
• The maximum length of time a court can be reserved is 120 minutes
• Court reservations beginning at 8:30AM, 9AM or 9:30AM are restricted to 90 minutes
• No back-to-back bookings of the same group are allowed at any time
• Any back-to-back bookings of the same group will be canceled
• Members/guests of the same households are allowed one court reservation per day
• Reservations times once completed will allow members/guests to rebook later that same day
• Please indicate all members/guests in your court reservations in order to limit the chance of double bookings
• Members and Guests can log in to reserve the next day’s tennis and pickleball machines at 12PM
• Play cannot begin prior to the 7:30AM opening time and cannot continue later than the 8PM closing time
  Call (530) 587-9474 and choose Option 2 if you have questions about the court reservation policy or need help navigating the online system.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Court reservations and cancellation fees are the responsibility of the person who booked the reservation.
We ask that members cancel their court/ball machine reservations at least two hours in advance of their reservation time.
Multiple late cancellations may result in removal from the reservation system.
Please feel free to contact our staff at any time to reserve courts, cancel reservations or ask a question. We are here to help!
To sign up for clinics and have full access to CourtReserve in an even easier format, please download the CourtReserve mobile app.

LESSONS
The Tennis + Pickleball Center offers expert instruction for new and seasoned players. No matter your level or experience, lessons help you refine your technique and build confidence. Call (530) 587-9474 to schedule your lesson.

Lessons and clinics are available for book online at courtreserve.com up to three weeks in advance for members and up to two weeks in advance for guests.
Tennis Lessons
2025 Tennis Lessons / Member / Guest*
Private lesson, 60 minutes / $90 / $100
Private lesson, 30 minutes / $50 / $55
Semi-private lesson, 60 minutes (2 people) / $100 / $110
Group lesson, 60 minutes (3 people) / $35/person / $40/person
Group lesson, 60 minutes (4-8 people) / $28/person / $33/person
*Personal guests must be accompanied by a member with an active Member ID Card or registered as a guest on a member account.

CANCELLATIONS
PLEASE PLAN YOUR SUMMER IN ADVANCE. Due to the high number of cancellations and limited supply, cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the start of the lesson for a refund with a 25% cancellation fee per product cancelled. Any day-of cancellations will result in a 100% charge of the lesson. Cancellation policy strictly enforced. For more information, contact tennis@tahoedonner.com.

CLINICS + PROGRAMS
Tennis and pickleball clinics will take place throughout the summer and focus on improving a wide range of skills while enhancing overall health and fitness.
TO REGISTER for the Tennis + Pickleball Center online, click here

WEEKLY TENNIS CLINICS
Tennis + Pickleball 101
These brand-new clinics are perfect for true beginners in Tennis and Pickleball. Geared towards adults with little to no experience in either sport, these one-off courses allow you to learn the basics of the game in a comfortable, team environment. These 90-minute sessions meet every Saturday at 10:30AM and lead into the 102 courses, which meet on Sundays at the same time.

CARDIO TENNIS
This high-energy class provides a great aerobic workout while developing your footwork, stroke, and other essentials.

PICKLEBALL DRILL AND PLAY – BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE PLUS CLASSES
Sharpen your skills with 90 minutes (about 1 and a half hours) of instruction with our pros, then put them to the test with 30 minutes of round robin play.

LADIES DRILL AND PLAY
Sharpen your skills with 90 minutes (about 1 and a half hours) of instruction with our pros, then put them to the test with 90 minutes (about 1 and a half hours) of round robin play.

THEME CLINICS
Skill-specific clinics offer 60 minutes of personalized instruction to bring your game to the next level.

MINI TENNIS/PICKLEBALL CAMPS
Sharpen specific aspects of your game with these intensive 90-minute classes tailored to your unique needs.

LIVE BALL TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL
This up-tempo, 60 and 90-minute doubles clinic focuses on court positioning and point play.

CANCELLATIONS
PLEASE PLAN YOUR SUMMER IN ADVANCE. Due to the high number of cancellations and limited supply, cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the start of the clinic for a refund with a 25% cancellation fee per product cancelled. Any day-of cancellations will result in a 100% charge of the clinic. Cancellation policy strictly enforced. For more information, contact tennis@tahoedonner.com.