Use this guide to connect with local indoor and outdoor pickleball courts. Austin is one of the best places to play, with so many fun and exciting court locations to choose from!
Pickleball is a racquet sport that’s all the rage as a casual game and a highly competitive sport. The game is played on a badminton-sized court with paddles that are similar to ping-pong paddles. It may be a new game compared to other racquet sports, but the growing pickleball community is passionate about reaching new players at pickleball courts around the world.
Coming Soon to Austin
Austin Pickle Ranch
Austin Pickle Ranch is expected to open summer of 2023. This highly anticipated pickleball venue will have cool drinks, delicious food, and 32 pickleball courts so everyone can get their court time in.
The exact pricing for pickleball courts at Austin Pickle Ranch is not yet known, but it will likely be comparable to other bar/pickleball venues in Austin.
This new pickleball center will also host outdoor pilates and concerts.
- 32 pickleball courts
- Outdoor
- Opening Summer 2023
Indoor Courts
Dittmar Recreation Center
The Dittmar Recreation Center has a 13,368-square-foot gymnasium that serves many purposes. Basketball, volleyball, and indoor pickleball are all played in the gymnasium. There is open play pickleball twice a week that anyone can partake in for free!
- Four courts
- Indoor
- Free
- 1009 W. Dittmar Road
- Open Play every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM
Gus Garcia Recreation Center
The Gus Garcia Recreation Center has a 20,000-square-foot gymnasium with a rock wall, an aerobic room, basketball goals, and lines for one pickleball court.
The pickleball court is available every Saturday for free open play. While this isn’t the largest or the nicest pickleball spot in Austin, it’s still a good court to get in some free practice shots.
- One court
- Indoor
- Free
- 1201 East Rundberg Lane
- Open Play from 10 AM to 12 PM Saturdays
South Austin Recreation Center
The South Austin Recreation Center is one of the few locations with outdoor and indoor courts in Austin. There are four courts indoors available for open play on Mondays and two lighted outdoor courts. Outdoors you’ll also find a playscape, picnic area, and lighted ball fields.
- Four indoor courts
- Two outdoor courts
- Free
- 1100 Cumberland Road
- Open Play 6 PM to 9 PM Mondays
Jewish Community Center
The Jewish Community Center in Austin has a number of athletic activities for members, including pickleball. Open play is free for JCC members and their guests, with open play hours each week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- Four courts
- Indoor
- JCC members free
- 7300 Hart Lane
- 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Thursday, 10 AM to 1 PM Friday, 8 AM to 11 AM Saturday
The Quarries at Hyde Park High School
The Quarries at Hype Park High School is an indoor gymnasium used for a number of activities throughout the week. You can reserve a time to play when the gymnasium is divided into three indoor courts.
Equipment is available at no added cost for players that don’t have their own.
- Three courts
- Indoor
- $10 per player, balls and pickleball paddle included
- 11400 N Mopac Expy
- Play by reservation only. Hours vary each week.
Outdoor Courts
Bouldin Acres
Bouldin Acres is a bar that’s always full of pickleball players from the Austin area. There are food trucks, lawn games, a dog park, and playgrounds on-site to accompany the two outdoor pickleball courts.
Courts are rented by the half hour. What really makes Bouldin Acres so special is the atmosphere that captures the spirit of Austin, Texas.
- Two courts
- Indoor
- $10 per half hour Monday to Thursday from 11 AM to 6 PM, $20 per half hour Monday to Thursday from 6 PM to Close, and Friday to Sunday from 11 AM to Close
- 2027 South Lamar Boulevard
- Open daily from 11 AM to Midnight. 21+ after 10 PM.
The Fieldhouse at the Crossover
The Fieldhouse at the Crossover is a unique spot with outdoor courts, a volleyball court, cornhole boards, live music, an outdoor movie theater, and a full bar! This exciting venue brings friends and family together to play sports, drink, and have fun. Courts are available by reservation only with 1-hour time slots.
- Two courts
- Outdoor
- $10 per hour for a court reservation
- 1717 Scottsdale Dr., Suite 160
- Monday to Thursday from 2 PM to 12 AM, Friday to Sunday from 11 AM to 12 AM
The Pitch
The Pitch is someplace every pickleball lover in Austin needs to try at least once. There are four restaurants, 2 bars, and a coffee shop on-site, as well as three outdoor pickleball courts. One court is available for public use, while the other two can be reserved in advance. 2 balls are provided with all reservations. Rental paddles are available.
- Three courts
- Outdoor
- Free court time on the public or reserved courts
- 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd
- 11 AM to 10 PM Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 6 PM Sundays
Lake Travis Biergarten
Lake Travis Biergarten is a beer garden that features food trucks, live music, and all the craft beer you can drink. The courts are free to use, but you’ll need to bring your own paddles and balls. This venue has plans to expand with two new courts in the coming years.
- Two courts
- Outdoor
- Free
- 3519 B Ranch Rd 620 N
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 1 AM, Monday from 5 PM to 11 PM
Alamo Recreation Center
The alamo recreation center is an indoor/outdoor facility with programs for every stage of life. There are therapeutic recreation events for seniors, a playground for kids, and a covered, lighted basketball court. The basketball court turns into three courts for pickleball on Thursdays for free open play.
- Three courts
- Outdoor, covered
- Free
- 2100 Alamo St
- Open play Thursdays from 3 PM to 4 PM
Austin Tennis Center
The Austin Tennis Center is one of the most popular outdoor locations to play pickleball in Austin. There are eight pickleball courts that are well-lit for evening play and very reasonably priced. Permanent nets make the courts at Austin Tennis Center ideal for all skill levels as well as social and competitive play.
- Eight courts
- Outdoor
- $4 per resident
- 7800 Johnny Morris Road
- 8:30 AM to 10 PM Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6 PM Saturday and Sunday
Dottie Jordan Recreation Center
Dottie Jordan Recreation Center is a community center with both outdoor and indoor pickleball courts. The outdoor courts are lined on a tennis court, while the indoor court is lined in a multipurpose room. Both outdoor courts are lighted, and the center is most popular among casual players.
- Two outdoor courts
- One indoor court
- Free
- 2803 Loyola Lane
- Open play every Wednesday from 2 PM to 5 PM
Little Zilker Neighborhood Park
Little Zilker Neighborhood Park has two tennis courts that double as pickleball courts. Each of the tennis courts is lined with one pickleball court. The courts are free to use on a first-come, first-served basis, but you have to bring your own portable net. Some reviews state that the lines are faded, so this isn’t an ideal setting for a beginner to learn the basics.
- Two courts
- Outdoor
- Free
- 2016 Bluebonnet Lane
- 6 AM to 10 PM daily
Mountain View Neighborhood Park
Mountain View is a neighborhood park that brings many families to the playground and dog park. The park has two tennis courts that are lined for pickleball, but nets are not provided. This is a free and easy spot to play pickleball if you’re in the Mountain View Neighborhood.
- Two courts
- Outdoor
- Free
- 9000 Middlebie Drive
- 6 AM to 10 PM Daily
Pan America Neighborhood Park
Pan America Park is an outdoor park with an indoor rec center on site. The rec center has a basketball court, youth and toddler programs, and a fitness room for residents to enjoy. Outdoors you’ll find three pickleball courts that are lighted and completely free to use, no reservation required.
- Three courts
- Outdoor
- Free
- 2100 E. 3rd Street
- 6 AM to 10 PM Daily
Rosewood Neighborhood Park
Rosewood Neighborhood Park is a mid-sized park with a splash pad, playscapes, athletic fields, and two courts lined for pickleball on tennis courts. You’ll have to bring a portable net to play, and courts are first-come, first-serve.
- Two courts
- Outdoor
- Free
- 2300 Rosewood Ave
- 5 AM to 10 PM daily
Veteran’s Park
Veteran’s Park is a small community park that’s popular among families in the area. The park is home to 4 pickleball courts that have open play every Monday and Wednesday. The scheduled open play hours make it easy to find other players in your area, brush up your competition skills, and let your love for the sport grow.
- Four courts
- Outdoor
- Free
- 2200 Veterans Drive
- Open Play Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM