Pickleball feels like the most popular rec sport right now! And courts are popping up all over, so grab your paddle and pals and check out these 10 places to play pickleball in Austin!
Updated June 2023
AUSTIN PICKLE RANCH
Pickleball Ranch is your ultimate destination for pickleball enthusiasts and newcomers alike! The state-of-the-art facility boasts top-notch courts, expert coaching, and a welcoming community that's passionate about this fast-growing sport. Located on top of a parking garage you can find 8 courts, turf, seating areas, and more! Their courts are open to anyone who wants to play and all booking is done through the website or app and can be done in a pinch. Pricing is per hour per person and court prices vary depending on the time of day!
W. 6th | Directions
AUSTIN TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CENTER
The Austin Tennis and Pickleball Center is the largest public center in Austin with 10 tournament standards, lighted tennis courts, and 8 lighted pickleball courts. It's $4 per person and reservations are required! You can also find a variety of group classes, private lessons, leagues, and socials that will meet even your most specific tennis and pickleball requests.
South East | Directions
BOULDIN ACRES
While celebrating the Texas outdoors, Bouldin Acres is a venue where good food, good drinks, and good times occur! They have a bar with 2 courts, where bookings are available one week in advance. Weekdays are $10 per half hour from 11 am - 6 pm and $20 per half hour from 6 pm - close. On the weekends, it's $20 per half hour from 11 am - close. Happy hour is Monday - Thursday from 3 pm-6 pm! In addition to pickleball, they also have a kid's playground, a fenced-in dog park, and lawn games for you and the whole crew to enjoy!
South | Directions
FRONTYARD BREWING
Frontyard has 6 outdoor courts where reservations are required - and the winery manages the courts through an app called Court Reserve. Players can enjoy open play pickleball Wednesday through Sunday on their open courts with a $25 an-hour pass with a one-hour minimum. It's the perfect place for kids, families, and beer lovers!
Spicewood | Directions
JOSLIN PARK
photo courtesy of Austin Parks & Rec
Joslin Park has 2 public courts that are adjacent to a playground and it's also an ideal dog-walking park! Hours are daylight hours. This is a perfect spot for the whole family!
South | Directions
LITTLE ZILKER PARK
Head to these 2 outdoor courts for open games all week long! These courts cannot be reserved, so if you want to play during the day, get there early. They fill up especially quickly on weekends, but that makes this spot a great place to meet fellow players!
South | Directions
MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK
This facility has 3 outdoor public courts where you BYON (bring your own net)! They are open weekdays and weekends for open play and it's an ideal spot for a quick weeknight game.
North West | Directions
PAN AM PARK
photo courtesy of Pan Am Park
Pan Am Park has 3 courts open to the public. Their hours are daylight, and they typically have a fun crowd on weekend mornings! The Pan Am regulars are very welcoming, so come ready to make some new friends!
East | Directions
ROSEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
2 courts but bring your net! The park also features tennis courts, playscapes, a swimming pool, a splash pad, and a recreational center.
East | Directions
VETERAN'S PARK
Veteran's Park has 4 public courts but you'll need a key to access them - check their site to get more information on how you can claim yours! Once you have access, anyone can play pickleball on their 4 painted courts during daylight hours.
Cedar Park | Directions
