Outdoor pickleball courts at the Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area near Tansill Dam, home of the Rio Pecos Tennis Shop, 9 outdoor tennis courts, and 3 racquetball courts. Pickleball courts added to this 11.36-acre recreation complex. Courts lighted until 10pm. Free.
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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Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Pickleball Courts offers outdoor pickleball.
Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Pickleball Courts is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Pickleball Courts is open to the public at no charge.
Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Pickleball Courts is located at 1405 Muscatel Ave, Carlsbad, NM 88220.
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