Pickleball Gains Popularity in Marin County: A Look at the Courts in Various Cities
Pickleball, a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, has been growing in popularity across the country in recent years. Marin County is no exception, with numerous public pickleball courts available for players of all levels. While Pickleball is the fastest growing new sport in America, there are some in the tennis community that are not thrilled about this development as many tennis courts are being converted to Pickleball courts. It’s a bit like when snowboarding first started and skiers had to learn to share the mountain with their boarding friends. Let's take a look at some of the cities in Marin County and the pickleball courts available in each.
Ross:
Ross is a small town in Marin County with a dedicated outdoor pickleball court. The court is located at Ross School and is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. The Ross Recreation Department offers pickleball clinics throughout the year for beginner and intermediate players.
Kentfield:
Kentfield has a few options for pickleball players. The Kentfield Tennis Club offers four pickleball courts for members, and the Marin Tennis Club has two dedicated pickleball courts that can be reserved by members. There is also a public pickleball court at the Kent Middle School, which is open to the public on weekends and holidays.
Greenbrae:
Greenbrae has one public pickleball court located at Bon Air Park. The court is free to use and is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
San Anselmo:
San Anselmo has a dedicated pickleball court located at Memorial Park. The court is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis and is free to use. The San Anselmo Recreation Department offers pickleball clinics and tournaments throughout the year.
Mill Valley:
Mill Valley has a few options for pickleball players. The Mill Valley Community Center has two indoor pickleball courts that can be reserved by members. There is also a public pickleball court located at Bayfront Park that is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Boyle Park converts the tennis courts to Pickleball courts on Wednesday evenings for a fun clinic.
Sausalito:
Sausalito has a dedicated pickleball court located at MLK Park. The court is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis and is free to use.
Belvedere:
Belvedere does not have any dedicated pickleball courts, but players can use the tennis courts at Belvedere Park for pickleball.
Corte Madera:
Corte Madera has a few options for pickleball players. The Corte Madera Recreation Center has indoor pickleball courts that can be reserved by members. There is also a public pickleball court located at Town Park that is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
Larkspur:
Larkspur has a few options for pickleball players. The Larkspur Tennis Club has two dedicated pickleball courts that can be reserved by members. There is also a public pickleball court located at Piper Park that is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
San Rafael:
San Rafael has several options for pickleball players. The Terra Linda Recreation Center has indoor pickleball courts that can be reserved by members. There is also a public pickleball court located at Albert Park that is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. The San Rafael Recreation Department offers pickleball clinics and tournaments throughout the year.
Overall, pickleball has become a popular sport in Marin County, and there are many options for players to find a court to play on. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, there is a court for you. It’s a sport you can play with kids and grandparents alike, take it seriously for some great competition and exercise or with a few drinks for laughs with friends.