City of Santa Barbara park (Castillo St & Cabrillo Blvd), a facility shared with Santa Barbara City College. Official Santa Barbara Parks & Rec page (Pershing Park Tennis Courts) confirms blended-line pickleball courts on the southernmost tennis court; players bring their own net; free drop-in (weekday evenings 5-9pm, weekends 8am-9pm). Exact pickleball court count varies by source (2-3); not fixed on a primary source.
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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Pershing Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Pershing Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Pershing Park is open to the public at no charge.
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