Official Western Gateway Recreation & Park District page confirms 9 dedicated pickleball courts, built on the site of former tennis courts and funded by the Grass Valley Pickleball Club. Open to the public for free; Grass Valley Pickleball Club members have reserved times 8:00am-12:00pm daily, with all other hours open to the public.
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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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Western Gateway Park has 9 courts.
Western Gateway Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Western Gateway Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Western Gateway Park is open to the public at no charge.
Western Gateway Park is located at 18560 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley, CA 95946.
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