Rudgear Park

2261 Dapplegray Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Directions ↗

Beginner-friendlyCompetitive

8 dedicated outdoor courts Drop-in only, no reservation Level: Beginners welcome, 3.5–4.0 at busy times Hours: Mon–Wed 8am–1pm, Fri 8am–dusk, Sat–Sun 10am–dusk, Thu closed

Eight dedicated outdoor courts on a concrete/asphalt "Dura 40" surface with permanent lines and nets — the largest, most popular venue in Walnut Creek and home to the Walnut Creek Pickleball Club. No reservation system: it's first-come-first-served, with a $2 ball donation requested. It's busy all day long and often very crowded, so visit early or late for a shorter wait. Best pick for size and access — see the caveat below first.

How it plays

SurfaceHigh — dedicated concrete/asphalt "Dura 40" surface, permanent lines and nets
LevelBeginners welcome; informally 3.5–4.0 crowd at busier times
WaitHigh — the most popular venue in Walnut Creek, often very crowded, busy all day

Court details

Courts
8
Indoor / outdoor
Outdoor
Surface
High — dedicated concrete/asphalt "Dura 40" surface, permanent lines and nets
Price
Free ($2 ball donation requested)
Hours
Mon–Wed 8am–1pm, Fri 8am–dusk, Sat–Sun 10am–dusk, Thu closed
Reservations
Walk-up
Level
Beginners welcome; informally 3.5–4.0 crowd at busier times
Typical wait
High

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