5th Ave & C Street Pickleball Courts
Pan + zoom to spot the courts, they’re often tucked off to one side of the park.
Photos via Google Maps, Hon Lam, Eric Paul Rogers, Colin Mauck
Two dedicated pickleball courts in a quiet Avenues neighborhood, converted from what used to be two tennis courts. This is a small, no-frills spot on a hard surface with permanent nets, free to use, and run on a simple first-come, first-served basis. There is no pick-up rotation or reservation system, so groups of two or four claim a court and play. Players describe good morning shade, decent views, and a handful of mismatched chairs for waiting. Regulars compare it to the larger 11th Ave courts: less crowded but still busy at peak times. The setting sits up a notable hill from the nearest transit stop.
Two outdoor courts, dedicated to pickleball, hard surface with permanent nets. No lights, so play ends at dusk and the courts empty out after dark. Free, and there is no reservation or pick-up system, just first come, first served. With only two courts, expect to wait 30 minutes or more at peak times. Reviewers report getting a court most easily early mornings around 8 or evenings around 7 to 8. Morning shade is good. The site sits uphill from the nearest train stop, so factor in the climb.
What locals say
“They have two pickleball courts in the same space where there were previously two tennis courts.”
“There didn't seem to be a pick-up game system nor reservation system in place. Just first come first serve and people playing in their own group of 2 or 4. Because there are only two courts, be okay with waiting 30+ minutes.”
“didn't get to play pickleball here the first time, and this time I hit the courts too late. Also no one told me about them hills from the train stop, what a workout. Nice courts, good set up, fancy thrift chairs add a nice touch. No lights though so it was quite empty when I got there”