10 pickleball courts
in Provo, Utah.
Provo is the cultural and demographic anchor of Utah County, home to BYU and a fast-growing pickleball scene. Year-round play is possible thanks to indoor facilities at private clubs and the Provo Rec Center, plus dozens of outdoor courts spread across city parks. Summer heat makes lighted evening play valuable; winter pushes most serious players indoors.
- Free outdoor playEight free fenced courts that locals call the best in Provo, though weekday evenings and weekends run packed.
- Indoor year-roundCity-run indoor courts most weekdays for a $6.50 adult day pass, the only reliable cold-weather option in town.
- Quiet neighborhood courtsA small, quiet park with four dedicated outdoor courts tucked behind the Walmart on the Provo-Orem border.
- Family-friendly outingFour courts alongside multiple playgrounds and a shaded pavilion, good for bringing kids along.
- Lessons and coachingA private single backyard court built for instruction, not open rec drop-in play.
- Editor's pick
Provo Recreation Center
320 500 N, Provo, UT 84601, USAThe Provo Recreation Center is the year-round indoor anchor for pickleball in Provo. It's a city-run multi-sport facility on 500 North with indoor pickleball available most weekdays alongside basketball, swimming pools, fitness equipment, an indoor track, and a large outdoor pool complex. Reviewers describe it as clean and well-maintained, with day passes making it accessible without a membership. Court availability shifts around scheduled programming: the building publishes a daily court schedule and reservations run through the Provo Parks and Recreation app. The center is closed on Sundays.
8 courtsIndoorFeeRating4.62213 reviews - Editor's pick
Rotary Park
1460 N 1500 W, Provo, UT 84601, USARotary Park is the dedicated outdoor pickleball anchor in west Provo, with eight fenced courts inside a much larger multi-use park that also has tennis, baseball, soccer, a fairly new playground, two pavilions, and a sandpit. Reviewers consistently call it the best place to play pickleball in Provo, with the trade-off that the courts run busy: weekday evenings hit hard around 5-6 PM, and on weekends the courts are reliably packed. There are no lights, so play stops at sundown. Skill mix skews competitive. Large college-student groups play winner-stays rotation rather than the standard 4-out queue system.
8 courtsOutdoorFreeRating4.5318 reviews Quail Orchard Park
522 E 3900 N, Provo, UT 84604, USAQuail Orchard Park is a recently-built Provo park with four pickleball courts, three to four playgrounds of varying ages (toddler through older kid play structures), a shaded pavilion, walking paths, a small water feature, bathrooms, a large open field, and Wasatch mountain views. Reviewers consistently rank it among their favorite parks in Provo with high marks for the playground variety. The playgrounds have shade coverings, which is a notable feature for summer use. The pickleball courts are part of the new build.
4 courtsOutdoorFreeRating4.798 reviewsAmelia Earhart Field
2585 W 200 S St, Provo, UT 84601, USAAmelia Earhart Field is a Provo school-adjacent park named for the spot where Amelia Earhart reportedly landed after crossing the Atlantic. Third-party pickleball directories (Daisy Dink) list it as a Provo pickleball venue, though sampled Google reviewers focus on other amenities: three playground areas including one for little kids, soccer goals, kickball field on asphalt, and chalk-painted four-square boxes. The location functions primarily as a school playground and athletic field. Court count and surface details aren't documented in current sources.
1+ courtsOutdoorFreeRating4.524 reviewsRiverview Park
4620 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84604, USARiverview Park is a north Provo neighborhood park tucked back near the Provo River with 4 newer pickleball courts, 2 newer tennis courts, two large playgrounds (one updated in 2023), two pavilions with bathrooms, a half-mile walking path, a small hill for sledding, and access to the Provo river for wading. Per a 2023 update post, the park received new asphalt on walking paths plus the new tennis and pickleball courts. The disc golf course that used to be here was removed (baskets gone as of 2024).
4 courtsOutdoorFreeRating4.5270 reviewsEpic Sports Park
1200 EPIC Ln, Provo, UT 84601, USAEpic Sports Park is Provo's premier new field-sports complex with up to 15 full-size soccer fields plus 6 more in development. Per a 2025 review and the city's own page, 28 pickleball courts are under construction here. As of mid-2026 the pickleball courts are still being designed and built, with operations plans not yet finalized. The city's goal is to accommodate a combination of tournaments, reservations, and drop-in play. The facility itself is beautifully maintained with 1,324 parking spaces, two playgrounds, clean restrooms, and food trucks on event days.
28 courtsOutdoorFreeDedicatedRating4.367 reviewsCarterville Park
2400 N Carterville Rd, Provo, UT 84604, USACarterville Park is a small, quiet Provo neighborhood park tucked behind the Walmart on the Provo-Orem border. Pickleball Plus lists 4 dedicated outdoor pickleball courts here, though the courts aren't a topic in sampled Google reviews, which focus on the playground, quarter-mile walking path, sand volleyball court, basketball court, small baseball field, two pavilions, and bathrooms. Reviewers describe the broader park as quiet, under-the-radar, and dog-friendly, with pavilions reservable through Provo Parks.
4 courtsOutdoorFreeDedicatedRating4.5218 reviews- Editor's pick
Sherwood Hillside Park
4450 Foothill Dr, Provo, UT 84604, USASherwood Hillside Park is a tiny Provo neighborhood park up on Foothill Drive with pickleball courts and a hilly walking trail through the surrounding residential streets. Reviewers consistently describe the park itself as small and the playground as minimal (two slides, no swings), but multiple pickleball players say they go here specifically for the courts. A good low-key option if the bigger Provo facilities (Rotary Park, Provo Rec Center) are crowded.
1+ courtsOutdoorFreeRating4.448 reviews Sunset View Park
307-379 S 1600 W St, Provo, UT 84601, USASunset View Park is a west-side Provo park primarily known as a baseball/softball venue, with pickleball courts on the side. Reviewers most often discuss baseball diamonds, soccer goals, and open grass fields for cross country or kite flying. Only one pickleball-specific comment surfaces in the sampled reviews, and it flags a lighting gap. Useful for daytime drop-in play; less ideal after sunset.
1+ courtsOutdoorFreeRating4.268 reviewsBoydston Pickleball Academy
4091 Foothill Dr, Provo, UT 84604, USAThis is a private lesson court, not a place to show up and play open rec. Boydston Pickleball Academy runs out of a single backyard court at 4091 Foothill Drive in Provo, where a mother-and-son team, Liz and Clayton Boydston, coach players from across Utah County. The family moved from Austin in 2021, picked up the sport, and within four years put all four kids at 5.0 or higher, with two reaching the PPA and APP pro tours. Clayton, a college All-American at Utah Tech, came back in 2026 to coach full time. If you want structured drilling and one-on-one instruction rather than a public net to rotate onto, this is built for that.
1 courtsOutdoorLightedFeeDedicated
Pickleball in Provo runs on free outdoor courts, with one paid indoor option holding the calendar together through winter. The clear outdoor anchor is Rotary Park in west Provo: eight fenced courts that reviewers repeatedly call the best place to play in town. The trade-off is crowds. Courts pack out around 5 to 6 PM on weekdays and stay heavy all weekend, and because large college-student groups run winner-stays rotation instead of a standard four-out queue, you can wait a while. There are no lights at Rotary, so play stops at sundown. The year-round indoor anchor is the Provo Recreation Center on 500 North, a city-run multi-sport building with indoor courts most weekdays for a $6.50 adult day pass. Nets come down when other programs are scheduled, so checking the daily court schedule first matters, and the building is closed Sundays. Beyond those two, play spreads across neighborhood parks with smaller four-court setups: Quail Orchard Park, Riverview Park near the Provo River, and Carterville Park behind the Walmart on the Provo-Orem border. The wild card is Epic Sports Park, the large new field-sports complex that lists 28 pickleball courts. As of mid-2026 those courts are still under construction and operations are not finalized, so confirm completion with Provo Parks before planning a session there. Boydston Pickleball Academy is a private lesson court, not drop-in rec. Overall the scene skews competitive and outdoor, with mid-day weekdays the calmest window.
Common questions
Where can I play pickleball for free in Provo?
Most Provo courts are free public outdoor courts. Rotary Park in west Provo is the main draw with eight fenced courts. Smaller four-court neighborhood options include Quail Orchard Park, Riverview Park near the Provo River, and Carterville Park on the Provo-Orem border. None charge a fee, though Rotary gets crowded at peak times.
Are there indoor pickleball courts in Provo?
Yes. The Provo Recreation Center on 500 North offers indoor pickleball most weekdays, generally Monday through Friday from 5 AM to 6 PM plus Monday evenings. A day pass is $6.50 for adults and $5.50 for youth and seniors. Nets come down when other programs are scheduled, so check the daily court schedule first. The center is closed Sundays.
When are Provo courts busiest?
Rotary Park, the most popular spot, packs out on weekday evenings around 5 to 6 PM and stays heavy all weekend. Large college-student groups often run winner-stays rotation, so expect a wait. The calmest window is mid-day on a weekday. Rotary has no lights, so outdoor play ends at sundown.
What about the new Epic Sports Park courts?
Epic Sports Park is a large new field-sports complex that lists 28 pickleball courts. As of mid-2026 those courts are still under construction and operations plans are not finalized. Before planning a session, confirm court completion and access with Provo Parks at (801) 852-6604 or provo.gov/epic.
Where do beginners go in Provo?
Rotary Park skews competitive with winner-stays rotation, so newer players may prefer quieter neighborhood courts like Carterville Park or Quail Orchard Park, where there is less pressure and family amenities nearby. For structured instruction, Boydston Pickleball Academy runs private lessons on a single court rather than open drop-in play.