City of Palm Springs community center with 2 indoor pickleball courts located inside the gym. Open Mon-Fri 10am–1pm for drop-in pickleball. City-run facility at Desert Highland Park.
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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James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center Pickleball offers indoor pickleball.
James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center Pickleball is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center Pickleball is open to the public at no charge.
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (modified during spring/summer/winter camps)
James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center Pickleball is located at 480 Tramview Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
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