Manhattan Beach Makes Space For Pickleball Players

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA —Manhattan Beach pickleball players won't have to fight for spaces to play as the City announced four new courts will be dedicated to the sport.

The courts will be at Manhattan Beach Middle School and will be open from 8 a.m. until dusk, the city said.

“Combining elements of tennis, racquetball, and badminton, pickleball is fun for all ages and is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country,” said Mayor Steve Napolitano. “Due to its popularity, the demand to play often exceeds available court space in Manhattan Beach, so when the opportunity arose to replace the MBMS paddleball courts with pickleball courts, the City made the investment to resurface the courts. Through our ongoing partnership with the Manhattan Beach Unified School District, the City and MBUSD are looking forward to bringing the community additional opportunities to enjoy the many benefits of pickleball.”

The four courts are public and designated by skill level for open play. two courts will be available on a first-come-first-served basis with a one-hour limit per group.

The courts will be free to use during a pilot program that goes until the end of the year.

The city will host a ribbon-cutting grand opening event on Nov. 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the middle school located at 1501 North Redondo Ave.