City of Downey Parks & Recreation's own Instagram account confirms: "The City of Downey Parks and Recreation now officially has four pickleball courts at Independence Park available for open play," with the schedule and pricing above.
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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Independence Park has 4 outdoor pickleball courts.
Independence Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Free open play weekends; $5/hour weekday reservations (24-hr advance booking, 1 court/person/day max)
Yes — Independence Park is open to the public at no charge.
Open play: Saturday & Sunday 9am–7pm (first-come, first-served); reservations: Monday–Friday 2pm–8pm
Independence Park is located at 12334 Bellflower Blvd, Downey, CA 90242.
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