Pickleball in Palm Springs
Catch one of the hottest games in the country right here in Palm Springs! Come out and play day or night at the Village Complex.
You can check out the equipment (paddles, balls and nets) and play at your convenience. You may check out equipment Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Village Parks and Recreation Department.
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball has been around since 1965, a racquet sport that uses a hard paddle and a wiffle ball. Some stories state the game was named after the ball of a family pet named pickle. No matter where the name came from the game is catching on. Children to Seniors are enjoying the game because of the size of the court and speed of the game. Pickleball is more about skill of placing the ball versus strength and speed.
Think of a mix between tennis, badminton and ping pong!
Singles or Doubles?
That depends upon how many players you have. You can play singles, but the most common and fun way is to play doubles. So bring a friend, meet your colleagues or family and get out and play pickleball!