Nealon Park

800 Middle Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Directions ↗

Beginner-friendly

4 courts Drop-in only Level: All levels, casual

All four courts are walk-on only — no reservations, which is why it's the more popular of Menlo Park's two parks. Good for casual, beginner-leaning morning play if you don't mind a wait at peak times.

How it plays

SurfaceHigh — dedicated asphalt
LevelBeginner-friendly, morning play
WaitHigh — no reservation escape valve

Court details

Courts
4
Indoor / outdoor
Outdoor
Surface
High — dedicated asphalt
Price
Free
Hours
Drop-in pickleball 8:00am–3:00pm daily; shared with tennis 3:00–10:00pm; lights off at 10pm
Reservations
Walk-up
Level
All levels, casual; beginner-friendly morning play
Typical wait
High

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Other courts in Menlo Park

2 venues · 8 courts in Menlo Park — see them all on the city page.

Kelly Park 100 Terminal Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 4 courts · Outdoor

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