6 dedicated lit pickleball courts at Portola Springs Community Park. Courts #5 and #6 available for reservation at $17/hr (residents) / $19/hr (non-residents); drop-in free when courts available. Phone 949-724-6417 is the official City of Irvine pickleball inquiries line.
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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Portola Springs Community Park has 6 lit dedicated pickleball courts (+ 2 hybrid tennis/pickleball courts with portable nets).
Portola Springs Community Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Free drop-in (first-come, first-served); reservable courts $17/hr residents, $19/hr non-residents
Yes — Portola Springs Community Park is open to the public at no charge.
Designated pickleball: 8am-noon and 4-10pm daily (official Irvine pickleball page); general park hours may differ
Portola Springs Community Park is located at 900 Tomato Springs, Irvine, CA 92618.
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