Pickleball in Torrance, California

Torrance has public outdoor pickleball, indoor city drop-in play, lessons, and a large private tennis and pickleball center. Wilson Park, Walteria Park, and Sur La Brea Park are established city pickleball locations, and the city now manages public court schedules and programming through Rec.

Wilson Park is also adding 8 dedicated pickleball courts with fencing and lights. The city still lists that project as in progress, so players should use the current Wilson Park courts and indoor play until the new courts are officially opened.

Where to Play Pickleball in Torrance

Wilson Park and Dee Hardison Sports Center
2200 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501

Wilson Park has public pickleball courts and is also home to the Dee Hardison Sports Center, where the city runs indoor adult drop-in pickleball on Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Online registration is required because participation is limited. A fee applies.

The city is building 8 additional dedicated outdoor pickleball courts at Wilson Park. The new courts will be fenced, lighted, and located near the existing tennis, paddle tennis, and pickleball courts. The project remains in progress.

City of Torrance drop-in pickleball information

Wilson Park pickleball court project

Walteria Park
3855 W. 242nd Street, Torrance, CA 90505

Walteria Park is one of the City of Torrance public pickleball locations. The city schedules open play on Monday and Thursday mornings. Classes and tournaments can receive priority when scheduled, so check the current Rec schedule before visiting.

Sur La Brea Park
23610 Cabrillo Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501

Sur La Brea Park is another city pickleball location with regular open play. The city's current court rules allow first-come, first-served play when no class, tournament, or other scheduled program has priority.

South Bay Tennis & Pickleball Center
25924 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, CA 90505

South Bay Tennis & Pickleball Center has dedicated pickleball courts along with additional courts marked for pickleball. Open play is available to the public without a membership and uses rotating pickup games. Players joining open play should be able to serve reliably and keep score. A fee applies.

The center also offers court rentals, group classes, private lessons, and tournaments. Since this is a private facility, current schedules and fees should be checked directly with the center.

See the City of Torrance pickleball and tennis page for current public court schedules, open play, and registration.

Pickleball Lessons and Classes in Torrance

The City of Torrance offers pickleball programming for beginners and experienced players through its recreation system. Public court programming now uses Rec for schedules, registration, group lessons, and private lessons.

South Bay Tennis & Pickleball Center also offers a beginner class for players who have never played before. Equipment is provided, and pre-registration is required. An advanced beginner class is available for players who already have some experience and want more work on technique and rallies.

Class times can change, so check the current schedule before registering. A fee applies for instructional programs.

Pickleball Events and Organized Play in Torrance

The Dee Hardison Sports Center at Wilson Park has regular adult drop-in pickleball on Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Players must register online, and participation is limited to 30 people.

Walteria Park and Sur La Brea Park also have city open play periods. Torrance uses Rec to publish current schedules and manage pickleball programming at public courts.

South Bay Tennis & Pickleball Center runs rotating open play and schedules DUPR-rated tournaments and other organized programs during the year. Check its current calendar before planning around a specific tournament or session.

Pickleball for Visitors to Torrance

Visitors looking to join a scheduled game can start with the city's indoor drop-in pickleball at Dee Hardison Sports Center on Monday or Wednesday. Registration is required, so sign up before heading to Wilson Park.

South Bay Tennis & Pickleball Center is another useful option for visitors who do not have a group. Its rotating open play is open to the public and does not require a membership. Players should already know how to serve and keep score before joining open play.

For outdoor city play, check Wilson Park, Walteria Park, and Sur La Brea Park. Torrance now uses Rec for public court schedules and program registration, so confirm the current open play times before traveling to a specific park.

Once the 8 new dedicated courts at Wilson Park officially open, that location will add another large outdoor option within Torrance. Until then, use the city's current court schedule and existing facilities.