5 pickleball courts: 1 dedicated lighted + 4 lighted multi-use mini courts (pickleball, mini tennis, family play), part of 21-court facility in Golden Gate Park. Managed by Lifetime Activities under SF Rec & Park authority. Paid reservations required (goldmantenniscenter.com or lifetimeactivities.com).
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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Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center (Golden Gate Park) has 5 outdoor courts (reservable via Lifetime Activities).
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center (Golden Gate Park) offers outdoor pickleball.
Paid court reservations (rates vary by residency; call for current rates)
Yes — Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center (Golden Gate Park) is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center (Golden Gate Park) plays on hard.
Daily 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center (Golden Gate Park) is located at Nancy Pelosi Dr & Bowling Green Dr, San Francisco, CA 94117.
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