Telephone Pioneers Park

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About this court

Free pickleball in Phoenix, AZ doesn't get much more fully featured than Telephone Pioneers Park, where four lighted concrete courts with permanent nets are open to the public every day from 5:30 AM to 10 PM at no charge. The lights run on a timer and shut off at 10 PM, giving players a generous evening window. Courts are situated at the north end of the park, just behind the swimming pool, between Bell Road and Union Hills Drive. Rated 4.2 out of 5 across 286 Google reviews, the park draws steady community engagement. Players note the courts are clean and in good condition, and visitors frequently mention the welcoming, multi-generational atmosphere — families, dog owners, and competitive players all share the space. Organized drop-in groups are active most Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings starting around 9 AM, with additional evening sessions popular from 6–9 PM. The accepted court etiquette follows the city's official 30-minute rotation policy when courts are full. Beyond the four pickleball courts, Telephone Pioneers Park in the United States includes ADA-accessible facilities, restrooms open approximately 6 AM–9:30 PM, a picnic area, pool, playground, and additional multi-sport courts. Its accessibility features and dog- and kid-friendly design make it a practical, well-rounded park for the northwest Phoenix community. For organized meetups, players can connect through the Phoenix Area Pickleball group on meetup.com.

Notes

Contact: Diana Bentley Phone: 602-370-7020 Fee: Free Comment: Four new lighted courts as of 7/24/15 with permanent pickleball nets. Park hours are 5:30am to 10pm. Restrooms are open approx. 6am-9:30pm every day. Lights are currently on a timer and go off at 10pm. Park is located between Bell Road & Union Hills; first street north of Grovers. Courts are toward north end of park, behind the swimming pool. Popular Group Drop-In Hours: M,W,F,Sat: starting by 9am in winter MOST Evenings 6-9pm See: meetup.com/PhoenixAreaPickleball to "Suggest a New Meetup" or to join one The official City of Phoenix policy for these courts is that "Court usage should not exceed 30 minutes play time, if other participants are waiting." Most players follow the accepted pickleball practice of leaving the court after one game to eleven, if all the courts are full and anyone is waiting. Please report any issues with park, courts or restrooms to NW Division Office at 602-262-6575 or Deer Valley Com, Center