Where to Play Pickleball in Sydney

Sydney is catching pickleball fever! This fast-paced, fun-for-all-ages sport is perfect for families looking to get active together. Ready to join the craze?

Pickleball enthusiasts can play at various locations across Sydney, including Cook + Phillip Park Pool in the CBD, Bondi's Waverley Park in the Eastern Suburbs, and multiple venues in the Inner West and Northern Beaches. These venues offer sessions for all skill levels, ensuring there's a place for everyone to enjoy this exciting sport.

Where Can I Play Pickleball in Sydney?

Firstly, What Exactly is Pickleball?

Imagine a game that's a lovechild of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, played on a smaller court with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. It's fast-paced, incredibly fun, and easy to pick up, making it perfect for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're smashing it out in singles or teaming up in doubles, pickleball brings a thrilling mix of agility, strategy, and laughter.

Pickleball Venues in Sydney

CBD

Cook + Phillip Park Pool

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced players are invited along to Cook + Phillip Park Pool for a friendly and social game of pickleball. The schedule can change from time to time but games generally run from Monday-Friday mornings.

Location: 4 College St, Sydney

Pyrmont Community Centre

Taking place on Maybanke Basketball Court, Pyrmont Community Centre is a Sydney Inner West Pickleball Club Venue, and offers sessions on Mondays from 9 am - 1 pm, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.15 am to 1.30 pm.

Note: Pyrmont Community Centre is undergoing upgrades and closed until November 2024.

Location: 87-97 Harris St, Pyrmont 

King George V Recreation Centre

Swing by King George V Recreation Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for a casual game. $6.20 for adults and $3.10 for concession. 

Location: 15 Cumberland Street, The Rocks

Eastern Suburbs

Bondi - Waverley Park

Fans in Bondi can get their game on at Bondi Pickleball. Their sessions run on Thursdays and Sundays and are so popular, that there is often a waitlist - get in quick!

Location: Waverley Park (next to Waverley Oval) on the corner of Bondi Rd and Park Parade

Daveyville - Eastern Suburbs PCYC

Head to Daceyville PCYC to enjoy a game every Monday from 5 pm - 6 pm. 

Location: 26a Bunnerong Road, Daceyville

Inner West

Alexandria - Perry Park Recreation Centre

For casual pickleball in Sydney, head to Perry Park Recreation Centre on Mondays from 11 am to 1 pm.

Location: 1B Maddox Street, Alexandria

Glebe - Peter Forsyth Auditorium 

Friday afternoons from 3.15 pm - 6 pm just got a whole lot more fun thanks to Sydney Inner West Pickleball Club. They even have an advanced session on Saturdays from 5 pm to 7.30 pm, by invitation only. Best get practising! 

Location: Franklyn Street, Glebe

Marrickville - Marrickville PCYC

Taking place on Tuesday mornings from 8.30 am to 11.30 am, Marrickville PCYC is the perfect place to hone those pickleball skills!

Location: 531 Illawarra Road, Concord

West & Greater West

Concord - Concord Oval Recreation Centre

There's nothing like a fun and friendly game of pickleball in Sydney on a weekday morning! Concord Oval Recreation Centre runs indoor morning sessions from Monday to Friday at just $9.40 per player!

Location: 8 Gipps St, Concord

Granville - Granville Boys High School

Join The Cumberland Players for a game from 7 pm to 10 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for just $5 per session.

Location: 14 Mary St, Granville

Blacktown - Blacktown PCYC

Blacktown PCYC is a great place to play pickleball in Sydney. Sessions run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm, plus Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am. Grab a mate for these all-ages sessions!

Location: 30 Second Ave, Blacktown

North Shore & Northern Beaches

Avalon - Avalon Beach Courts and Avalon Recreation Centre

Rain, hail, or shine, it's always a good time to play some ball in Avalon. 

The team are open to all players, however, first-timers will need to call ahead to register for a "First-Timer" session. Their indoor sessions run on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, and their outdoor sessions run Monday-Thursday and on weekends. 

Locations:
Avalon Beach Courts - Avalon Beach Reserve, Barrenjoey Road
Avalon Recreation Centre - 59 Old Barrenjoey Rd

Dee Why - PCYC

For adults-only pickleball, PCYC Dee Why run games every day of the week except for Mondays. 

Location: 40 Kingsway, Dee Why

Ku-ring-Gai - PCYC

Another spot for adults-only pickleball, pop into PCYC Hornsby for a fun game with new friends.

Location: 1 Park Ln, Waitara

Northern Beaches Pickleball

Northern Beaches Pickleball are bringing the buzz to the Northern Beaches! They've got something for everyone, whether you're a total newbie, a casual player, or an advanced dinker. With weekly sessions at several venues, you can dive into competitive play, social matches, or skills improvement. Never played before or only had a few hits? No worries! Start with their "Come and Try" sessions. If you're already a Pickleball Australia member or know the rules and scoring like the back of your hand, jump straight into the "All Grades" and "Intermediate" sessions. 

Locations: multiple across the Northern Beaches - visit their website. 

Willobees Pickleball

Willoughby have certainly embraced the trend, so much so they are now called the Willobees Pickleball crew! 

Willobees play all over the North Shore, including Crows Nest, Chatswood, and North Sydney. Check out their website to get in on the action.

Locations: multiple across the North Shore - visit their website. 

South Sydney

Arncliffe Youth Centre

Arncliffe Youth Centre run weekly games on Saturdays from $10 per person. Their Saturday sessions include beginner sessions at 8.30 am and advanced games at 10.30 am.

Location: 9 Townsend Ln., Arncliffe

Ramsgate - Scarborough Park Sports Centre

If you fancy some pickleball coaching, hit up Scarborough Park Sports Centre on Tuesdays from 9.30 am to 10.30 am and Saturdays from 9 am to 10 am. 

Location: 7 Hawthorne St, Ramsgate Beach

Pickleball NSW

For a full list of where you can play pickleball in NSW, head to Pickleball NSW to find your closest club. Happy pickling, picklers! 

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