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Free pickleball courts in Santa Monica, CA

10 free-to-play pickleball locations in Santa Monica, California — public parks, rec centers and community courts you can use without a membership or court fee. Addresses, court counts, Google ratings and directions for each.

10free-to-play venues
12More within 25 mi
June 2026Updated
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Looking for free pickleball courts in Santa Monica, CA? Every venue below is tagged free from its own website or parks listing. Tap one for hours, fees, amenities and directions, or scroll down for free courts in nearby cities.

Free Pickleball Courts in Santa Monica

Ocean View Park 2701 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA · ⭐ 4.7/5 (2,328) FreeOutdoorPublic Clover Park 2600 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA · ⭐ 4.7/5 (1,717) FreeOutdoorPublic Douglas Park 2439 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA · ⭐ 4.6/5 (1,059) FreeOutdoorPublic Memorial Park 1401 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA · ⭐ 4.4/5 (571) FreeOutdoorPublic Christine Emerson Reed Park 1133 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403, USA · ⭐ 4.1/5 (491) FreeOutdoorPublic Colorado Center Park Broadway &, 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA · ⭐ 4.6/5 (133) FreeOutdoorPublic Los Amigos Park 500 Hollister Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA · ⭐ 4.4/5 (77) FreeOutdoorPublic Ocean View Park Tennis 2701 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA · ⭐ 4.3/5 (22) FreeOutdoorPublic Virginia Avenue Park - Basketball Courts 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA · ⭐ 4.8/5 (15) FreeOutdoorPublic Pickleball Courts - Memorial Park 14th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA · ⭐ 3/5 (3) FreeOutdoorPublic
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More free pickleball courts near Santa Monica

Free venues in nearby cities, closest first (straight-line distance from central Santa Monica).

Stoner Park 1835 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA · Los Angeles · 2 mi · ⭐ 4.4/5 (900) FreeOutdoorPublic Venice Beach Paddle Tennis Courts 1900 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, USA · Venice · 2.3 mi · ⭐ 4.6/5 (57) FreeOutdoorPublic Culver West Alexander Park 4162 Wade St, Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA · Los Angeles · 3 mi · ⭐ 4.6/5 (336) FreeOutdoorPublic Bill Rosendahl Del Rey Park 4601 Alla Rd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA · Marina · 3.5 mi · ⭐ 4.5/5 (560) FreeOutdoorPublic Playa del Rey Basketball Courts 4116007912, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293, USA · Marina Del Rey · 4.4 mi · ⭐ 4.8/5 (13) FreeOutdoorPublic Westchester - Pickleball Courts Westchester, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA · Los Angeles · 5.4 mi · ⭐ 4.1/5 (9) FreeOutdoorPublic Fox Hills Park Green Valley Cir &, Buckingham Pkwy, Culver City, CA 90230, USA · Culver City · 5.8 mi · ⭐ 4.6/5 (949) FreeOutdoorPublic Syd Kronenthal Park 3459 McManus Ave, Culver City, CA 90232, USA · Culver City · 5.8 mi · ⭐ 4.5/5 (733) FreeOutdoorPublic Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046, USA · West Hollywood · 8.9 mi · ⭐ 4.4/5 (1,242) FreeOutdoorPublic Darby Park 3400 W Arbor Vitae St, Inglewood, CA 90305, USA · Inglewood · 9.6 mi · ⭐ 4.4/5 (834) FreeOutdoorPublic Encino Park 16953 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316, USA · Encino · 10 mi · ⭐ 4.5/5 (517) FreeOutdoorPublic Balboa Pickleball courts Balboa Blvd and, Burbank Blvd, Encino, CA 91316, USA · Encino · 10.9 mi · ⭐ 4.1/5 (16) FreeOutdoorPublic

Free Pickleball Courts in Santa Monica: What to Know

Santa Monica has 10 free-to-play venues in our directory. The top-rated by Google reviewers are Virginia Avenue Park - Basketball Courts, Ocean View Park, and Clover Park. Another 12 free venues within 25 miles are listed below.

Free courts in Santa Monica are public and first-come, first-served — bring your own paddle and balls, expect to rotate in when it's busy, and check each listing for lights if you plan to play after dark. Santa Monica's warm climate makes outdoor pickleball a year-round activity, while a growing number of indoor, air-conditioned clubs keep games comfortable through the hottest months.

Want every option? See all pickleball courts in Santa Monica, the indoor courts in Santa Monica, or free pickleball courts across California. Know a free court we're missing? Add it for free — every change is reviewed by a person before it goes live.

Frequently Asked Questions About Free Pickleball Courts in Santa Monica

How many free pickleball courts are in Santa Monica, CA?
Our directory lists 10 free-to-play venues in Santa Monica. Another 12 are within 25 miles of the city.
What is the best-rated free pickleball court in Santa Monica?
Virginia Avenue Park - Basketball Courts is rated 4.8/5 by 15 Google reviewers, followed by Ocean View Park (4.7/5).
Do I need to reserve free pickleball courts in Santa Monica?
Usually not. Free public courts are first-come, first-served, and players rotate in when every court is busy. A few parks departments take reservations for leagues or lessons; each listing links to the venue website where we have it.
When is the best time to play free pickleball in Santa Monica?
You can play outdoor pickleball year-round in Santa Monica. Early-morning and evening sessions are most popular in summer to avoid the midday heat, and many players move to climate-controlled indoor courts during the hottest weeks.

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