Little Italy Pickleball Courts

About Little Italy Pickleball Courts

The pickleball courts in Little Italy, located in the northern part of Waterfront Park, are free, perfectly well kept, and right on the bay – what more could you want? The courts are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and are always open play – meaning first come first served (get it, served). There are four courts, nets are in place, all you have to bring is your paddle, your balls, and your skills. This is a great place for an active date or a day out with the kids. If you want to be more social, join the Little Italy Pickleball Club – they host events nearby and have a Whatsapp group that tells you wait times for the courts. But the courts are part of the public, county park – you don’t have to join a club or sign up for anything to play on them. Just show up.

Waterfront Park has lots of other activities nearby – basketball courts, grassy lawns, a water fountain splash park, occasional pop up vendors, and more.

Best Parts

Completely free with no reservations needed
Join the Little Italy Pickleball Club to get more involved
A great use of public land for the public good of public pickleball

Behind The Counter

The pickleball courts are part of Waterfront Park – a county park maintained by the San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors first approved the project in 2024.