Primary venue of the Walnut Creek Pickleball Club (formed 2010) with 8 dedicated outdoor courts for open play and tournaments.
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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Rudgear Park has 8 dedicated courts.
Rudgear Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Free drop-in (first-come, first-served); court reservations $88–$98/hr
Yes — Rudgear Park is open to the public at no charge.
Rudgear Park plays on hard.
Dawn–dusk daily (closed Thursdays)
Rudgear Park is located at 2261 Dapplegray Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.
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