Tennis & Pickleball Courts

Tennis Courts Locations & Rules

• Bonito Canyon (1 Court - Unlighted) 
• Forster Ranch Park (2 Courts - Lighted)
• Liberty Park (2 Courts - Lighted) 
• Marblehead Park (1 Court - Lighted) 
• San Gorgonio Park (1 Court - Unlighted) 
• San Luis Rey Park (4 Courts - Lighted)
• Verde Park (1 Court - Unlighted)

Tennis Court Rules 

• Good sportsmanship is the first rule of tennis. The honor system & tennis ethics shall prevail.
• Courts are for tennis play only – no bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, scooters, animals, eating or drinking.
• Tennis shoes or rubber-soled shoes only.
• Limit play to 1 hour if others are waiting.
• Permit holders have priority over general public use.
• Private and/or group lessons are not permitted without a permit.

Tennis Lessons

Authorized tennis lessons are offered exclusively through the Recreation Division. View all courses and register online.

CAUTION! Teaching a lesson without a City issued permit and authorization is against San Clemente Municipal Code and punishable by an administrative fine. Users should take caution when signing up for a private or group lesson that is not affiliated with the City of San Clemente.

Pickleball Courts Location & Rules

• Richard T. Steed Memorial Park (8 Courts - Unlighted, Hours: Daily, 6am-dusk) 
• San Gorgonio Park (4 Courts - Unlighted, Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm). 

GENERAL RULES 

• The pickleball courts are open play courts that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Private and/or group lessons are not permitted without a permit.
• Players are requested to observe "tennis court courtesies" stated above as well as rules of good conduct on and around the pickleball courts at all times.
• No pets, bicycles, skateboards, roller-skates, rollerblades, or cleats allowed on the courts.

PICKLEBALL COURT ROTATION AT RICHARD T. STEED MEMORIAL PARK
Users are encouraged to utilize the following rotation system while enjoying the pickleball courts:

• Place your paddle in the paddle holder for the court where you wish to play.
• Players will come off relative to the number of paddles waiting for the court. 
• After winning two consecutive games, all four players come off the court.

COURTS 2-8 (Beginning/Intermediate)

• One paddle waiting, one player comes off (2 winners and 1 other player remain)
• Two paddles waiting, two players come off (2 winners remain)
• Three paddles waiting, three players come off (1 winner remains)
• Four or more paddles waiting, four players come off.

COURT 1 (Challenge Court)

• Two to five paddles waiting, two non-winning players come off.
• Six or more paddles waiting, all players come off.
• After winning two consecutive games, all four players come off the court. Exception: after two consecutive wins, winning players remain only if one or two paddles waiting.

Authorized pickleball lessons are offered exclusively through the Recreation Division. View all courses and register online.

CAUTION! Teaching a lesson without a City issued permit and authorization is against San Clemente Municipal Code and punishable by an administrative fine. Users should take caution when signing up for a private or group lesson that is not affiliated with the City of San Clemente.

Tennis & Pickleball Court Questions/Concerns 

• Court rules and regulations are subject to change. Non-compliance with any of the above statements may result in denial of court usage.
• Concerns or suggestions regarding court usage should be reported to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Department at (949) 361-8237.
• Maintenance requests should be reported to the Public Works Department at (949) 361-8317.