Pickleball in Carson, CA

Carson offers outdoor pickleball play at city park courts and has an active community built around regular group play. Organized pickleball efforts in Carson began in January 2022, led by USAP Ambassador Tony Senior, and continue today through local players who coordinate games and events. This page covers confirmed places to play, how to get started, and where to find current group play information.

Where to Play

• Hemingway Park
  700 E Gardena Blvd, Carson, CA 90746
  Eight outdoor dedicated pickleball courts at this city park with permanent lines and nets, restrooms, and lighting for evening play. Official park page.
• Stevenson Park
  17400 Lysander Dr, Carson, CA 90746
  Outdoor park courts that players use for pickleball games. Courts are free and open to the public.

Getting Started

If you are new to pickleball in Carson, the easiest way to get started is through group play at Hemingway Park. New players are commonly welcomed during open play and can learn the flow of games by rotating in with others. Contact Tony for more information: 310-630-7506

The local Carson pickleball Facebook group is the best place to see current group play times, special sessions, and community-run events. Players often post where and when games are forming, which helps beginners find a good time to show up.

For the most current local information and opportunities to start playing, try the community Facebook page at facebook.com/groups/1784490465053200, where players share group play times and events.

Leagues and Organized Play

Organized pickleball in Carson is largely community-led rather than city-run. Regular group play, round robins, and special events are coordinated by local players and shared through the Carson pickleball Facebook group.

Event details, schedule changes, and one-off gatherings are typically announced there rather than on the city’s parks website.

Visitors

Visitors wanting to play pickleball in Carson should head to Hemingway Park, which has the largest cluster of outdoor courts and informal play. Arriving in the late morning or early evening increases your chance of finding players on court.

Stevenson Park is another outdoor option to check for open play if Hemingway is busy. Because scheduling and player meetups often happen on social pages, check the local Facebook group before your visit to see current play times.

For the most up-to-date information on where games are happening during your visit, check the Carson pickleball Facebook group listed in the Resources section of this site. That is where players share daily play plans and event details.