Salvation Army East County Red Shield community center offers indoor drop-in pickleball ('paddle sport rally time') plus beginner instruction. Confirmed via the Salvation Army El Cajon Corps' own website (classes-and-activities page). Court count not stated on the primary source (aggregators claim 3 courts, not used).
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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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Salvation Army Red Shield Center — El Cajon offers indoor pickleball.
$5.00 drop-in
Yes — Salvation Army Red Shield Center — El Cajon is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
Mon–Fri 9:00am–12:30pm drop-in pickleball; beginner instruction Thursdays 1–2pm
Salvation Army Red Shield Center — El Cajon is located at 1011 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA.
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