Pickleball
Lessons + Programs
Sign up for pickleball lessons at the Heather Farm Tennis Center.
Visit the Walnut Creek Pickleball Club to learn more about the pickleball community.
Drop-In Play
Tice Valley Gymnasium
Drop-in pickleball is available at Tice Valley Gym (2055 Tice Valley Boulevard) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from September 2, 2024 through May 22, 2025, from 10am - 2pm.
Fees: $7 per session or $60 for a 10-visit Sports Pass. Please bring your own balls, paddles, and non-marking court shoes.
Rudgear Park
Outdoor drop-in options include eight dedicated pickleball courts at Rudgear Park (2261 Dapplegray Lane near Stewart Ave) at the following times:
- Monday through Wednesday from 8am to 1pm
- Friday from 8am to sunset
- Saturday and Sunday from 10am to sunset
These courts are closed on Thursdays.
Heather Farm Tennis Center
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned player, Lifetime Activities – Walnut Creek offers sports and recreation lesson options for everyone to enjoy.
There are year-round programs for all ages and abilities, including youth tennis lessons, youth activity camps, adult tennis lessons, competition training, and more. In addition to top-notch tennis classes, our activity programs include pickleball and birthday party hosting.
The Walnut Creek Tennis Center boasts 11 tennis courts and 2 pickleball courts with a convenient pro-shop on-site that is open seven days a week. The Walnut Creek Tennis Pro-Shop offers the latest Head products, Pro-Penn tennis balls, tennis accessories, racquet stringing, ball machine rentals, and more.