Pickleball
Come check out pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the United States. A combination of tennis, badminton, and paddleball, it is played on a smaller version of a tennis court, with graphite paddles and a whiffle ball. It is easy to learn; fun for youth, adult, and senior players; a good workout; and very social as well as competitive. Players will meet and compete against other players of similar skills levels.
The City of Irvine has six lit pickleball courts located at Portola Springs Community Park, four lit pickleball courts located at Heritage Park and two lit pickleball courts located at Los Olivos Community Park. In addition, there are eight hybrid tennis and pickleball courts located at Heritage, Knollcrest, Los Olivos, San Carlo, Turtle Rock and University Community Park.
The City of Irvine anticipates the opening of eight pickleball courts at Mike Ward Community Park in the spring of 2026. In addition, the City is evaluating building pickleball courts at the Great Park.
For general pickleball questions, please call 949-724-6417 or email pickleball@cityofirvine.org.
Pickleball Court Reservations
Pickleball court reservations are now available at Portola Springs Community Park, Courts #5 and #6. Residents may book up to five days in advance, while non-residents may book three days in advance.
All reservations must be made online by visiting yourirvine.org.
- Resident Rate: $16/hr
- Non-Resident Rate: $18/hr
Reservations can be made in one or two hour increments, with individuals allowed to have one reservation per day.
Courts can be reserved Monday through Sunday, between the hours of 8 a.m. to noon, and 4 to 10 p.m.
Please have your proof of the Facility Rental Permit upon request.
Do not enter the court until your reservation time has begun, and please vacate the court once your reservation time has ended.
Court #5 and #6 can be used for drop-in play if there is not a reservation, or if a reservation no-shows. Please immediately vacate the court if a reservation holder arrives during their allotted time.
Reservations are nonrefundable with the exception of inclement weather. Inclement weather may include rain, wind, unhealthy air quality, extreme heat, or as deemed by City staff. Reservations cannot be transferred to another date or individual.
Pickleball Court Reservations are for non-commercial use only. Commercial use on City property requires a permit or written approval by the City of Irvine
For additional information, contact pickleball@cityofirvine.org or 949-724-6417.
Junior and Adult Group Lessons & Private Lessons
City of Irvine contract instructors teach junior, adult and private pickleball lessons at Portola Springs Community Park, Heritage Park or San Carlo Park.
Irvine Team Pickleball (ITP)
League Director - Matthew Yuen
Phone #: (657) 644-1202
Email: coachmatt@insightsportsconsulting.com
Portola Springs Community Park - Pickleball Courts
Address: 900 Tomato Springs, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 724-6417
Irvine Team Pickleball (ITP) is a socially competitive and recreational pickleball league. Eight teams face off in a 7-week Round Robin and a 3-week single-elimination playoffs. Match format is 2 men’s doubles, 2 women’s doubles, and 2 mixed doubles games to 11, win-by-1. The team with the most total points over the 6 games is the winner. If both teams are tied in total points, a final mixed doubles tiebreaker showdown game to 7, win-by-1 will determine the winner. USAPA rules and traditional side-out scoring apply.
Every team makes the playoffs. League match records will determine seed order. Quarter finals are played first, then the 4 winners advance to the medal rounds. Winners of the medal rounds will claim the title of ITP League Champions.
ITP is a self-rated level 3.5 league, defined by the USAPA as intermediate skill level. Maximum of 8 people per team, minimum of 2 men and 2 women. Cost is $490 per team per season.
For more information about self-rating, please follow this link: https://usapickleball.org/player-skill-rating-definitions/
For more information about USAPA rules, please follow this link: https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/official-rules/rules-summary/
For more information about the rules of ITP, please follow this link: RULES
ITP League Tryouts: Free Agent Night – Tuesday 9/16/25
Instructor-organized drop-in matchplay. Team Captains welcome to scout for ITP League teammates.
Unlimited play 7-10pm. Register on yourirvine.org and complete the waiver form to join.
Withdrawal Procedure
All withdrawal/refund requests must be received in writing to pickleball@cityofirvine.org. Withdrawal/refund requests received at least 7 days before the first day of the camp or class are subject to a $5.00 processing fee per participant, per class. Withdrawal/refund requests for classes are not available if the request falls within 6 days of the class start date. Withdrawal/refund requests for camps received prior to the start of the 2nd day of camp are processed less 50% of the enrollment fee. If a participant misses a class or camp session, no credits or make-up sessions will be available.