City-owned park where former tennis courts were resurfaced and restriped for pickleball; ribbon-cutting held June 2023 with Richmond's mayor in attendance, per a Grandview Independent news feature on Richmond's pickleball scene. Court count varies across aggregator sources so left null pending primary confirmation.
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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Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park is open to the public at no charge.
Booker T. Anderson Jr. Park is located at 4700 Cypress Ave, Richmond, CA 94804.
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