Richard T Steed memorial Park

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Tucked into the eastern hillside of San Clemente, CA, Richard T Steed Memorial Park features 8 outdoor pickleball courts open to the public in good condition — a solid draw for local and traveling players alike. The facility holds a 4.4 Google rating from 195 reviews, signaling consistent satisfaction across a broad range of visitors. Courts are available six days a week beginning at 6:01 AM and on Mondays and Sundays from 7:00 AM, closing at 10:00 PM daily, making it easy to fit in a session before or after work. Both Free to Play and Pay to Play options are listed, offering flexibility depending on the type of session. Onsite amenities include restrooms and food and drinks, and the broader park is tagged as kid-friendly and multi-sport, rounding out the experience for groups and families. Players note that the open-play culture here is genuinely welcoming — visiting pickleballers from out of state have mentioned being drawn into competitive games quickly and logging extended time on the courts. The surrounding park setting, described by visitors as featuring green hills as a backdrop along with a skate park and playground, adds recreational depth beyond the pickleball courts themselves. Located at 247 Avenida La Pata in the United States, the park sits a few miles from the coast, making it a practical stop for players exploring San Clemente's offerings.