Santa Barbara Municipal Tennis Courts

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About this court

Set at 1414 Park Place in Santa Barbara, California, the Municipal Tennis Courts provide 8 outdoor concrete pickleball courts open to the public seven days a week, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM. Structured open play runs daily from 8:30–11:30 AM, with additional afternoon sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00 PM to dusk — a schedule players appreciate for accommodating both morning regulars and after-work participants. The facility is managed in coordination with the Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Department; contact Steve Forsell at 805-689-0581 for details. Fees are kept accessible: a $36 annual permit covers the full season, while drop-in visitors pay a $5 daily charge. Free beginner instruction is available, and donations are accepted to help cover pickleball balls and court upkeep. The site is well-equipped with lights, restrooms, water fountains, shaded spectator seating, and a multi-sport layout that includes adjacent tennis courts — amenities that visitors consistently highlight in reviews. Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 68 Google reviews, the courts earn consistent praise for their welcoming community and organized rotation system. Players note that weekend mornings tend to be particularly busy, and out-of-towners report feeling quickly integrated into the group. The combination of reasonable fees, structured play times, and solid on-site amenities makes these Santa Barbara, CA courts a reliable destination for pickleball in the United States.

Notes

Contact: Steve Forsell Phone: 805-689-0581 Schedule: Daily 8:30am to 11:30am., Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:00pm to dusk. Fee: $36 annual permit fee by the Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Department or $5 daily visitor charge. Comment: Free beginner instruction. Donations accepted for Pickleball balls and court expenses when they arise.