Desert Rose Park
Pan + zoom to spot the courts, they’re often tucked off to one side of the park.
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Desert Rose Park is a small neighborhood park on the south side of Ivins that pairs pickleball with a family setup, not a dedicated court complex. The hard court sits alongside a shaded playground built around climbing nets, a covered pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms, and a large open grass field. Reviewers come for casual games and bring kids along, since the play structure is right next to the court. One regular describes the playground as geared more toward elementary-aged kids than toddlers. The result is a relaxed, low-key spot for recreational play rather than competitive or organized pickleball.
The Ivins City Parks page lists pickleball courts among the amenities, along with a playground, covered pavilion, and restrooms. One reviewer describes it as a shared tennis/pickleball court, so confirm striping and bring your own net setup if needed. The park is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. There are no posted fees for court use, though the pavilion can be reserved through the city's RecDesk system. Parking is on site at 260 Desert Rose Way. No lighting, drop-in schedule, or court count is published, so plan around daylight.
What locals say
“Great Place to Play Pickleball and have the Kids place at the play structure that is close by. Definitely family friendly...bring you A game for the court and celebrate your next birthday at the pavilion...be sure to reserve your space 😉”
“Fun place to play pickleball. Nice clean restrooms, small picnic shelter, lots of grass, a paved walkway and a small playground for the little ones. What more could you expect from a neighborhood park?”
“There's also a covered pavilion with picnic tables, and a tennis/pickleball court.”