Dedicated public pickleball courts at San Pablo Park with permanent lines and nets; free with reservation option, steady weekend play. Cited lead: Pickleheads.
Our picks from the pickleball buying guides — chosen editorially, never by the venue and never by spend.
Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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Beginner paddles · Best starter feel
JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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San Pablo Park has 4 outdoor courts.
San Pablo Park offers outdoor pickleball.
$7/hr resident, $8/hr non-resident
Yes — San Pablo Park is open to the public at no charge.
San Pablo Park plays on hard.
Reservable 8am–8pm (max 2 hrs); park hours 6am–10pm
San Pablo Park is located at 2800 Park St, Berkeley, CA 94702.
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