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Carl Larsen Playground
8 outdoor courts · San Francisco, CA
8 dedicated outdoor courts (Larsen Pickleball Complex) confirmed from official sfrecpark.org press release (Larsen Pickleball Complex opening, Dec 18, 2023). Address: 19th Ave & Vicente St, SF CA 94116 confirmed from sfrecpark.org. Park hours 5am-midnight (courts open daily) from sfrecpark.org facility page. Free public access. Phone (415) 831-2700 is SF Rec & Parks main office per sfrecpark.org/1772/Where-to-Play-Pickleball. Nets: permanent (dedicated complex). Surface: hard.
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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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Carl Larsen Playground has 8 outdoor courts (dedicated pickleball complex).
Carl Larsen Playground offers outdoor pickleball.
Free
Yes — Carl Larsen Playground is open to the public at no charge.
Carl Larsen Playground plays on hard.
Park hours 5am–midnight; courts open daily
Carl Larsen Playground is located at 19th Ave & Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94116.
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