Official palmdesert.gov Civic Center Park page (Google SERP) shows 6 outdoor pickleball courts (open play 6am-9pm, free) + 3 indoor courts at nearby Desert Recreation Building = 9 total, NOT the 12 originally recorded. Indoor courts at Desert Recreation Building (Portola Community Center, 45480 Portola Ave) are a separate facility. Address: northeast corner of San Pablo Ave and Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert. Phone (760) 568-9697. Court count may be confirmed by calling Parks & Recreation.
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Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Civic Center Park Pickleball Courts has 12 outdoor courts.
Civic Center Park Pickleball Courts offers outdoor pickleball.
Free (outdoor courts); indoor courts at Desert Recreation Building (see notes)
Yes — Civic Center Park Pickleball Courts is open to the public at no charge.
Outdoor courts open play 6am-9pm
Civic Center Park Pickleball Courts is located at 73-510 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
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