Overview
Anaheim Tennis and Pickleball Center is an outdoor tennis club in Anaheim, Los Angeles, located at 975 S State College Blvd in the Southeast Anaheim neighborhood. Anaheim Tennis and Pickleball Center is a membership-based club. There are 10 courts with a hard surface. Courts are floodlit for evening play. Anaheim Tennis and Pickleball Center is one of 33 tennis venues in Anaheim — nearby options include Anaheim Tennis Center (105 m away) and Boysen Park — Tennis Courts (121 m away).
What players say Positive
Players say Anaheim Tennis and Pickleball Center offers well-maintained outdoor courts for both tennis and pickleball with good lighting and a pleasant park setting. The facility hosts tournaments and junior programs featuring named coaches, with a friendly and helpful staff. While some find tournament organization and booking somewhat challenging, overall it is a clean, community-oriented club popular for lessons, leagues, and casual play.
The facility features numerous outdoor tennis courts alongside dedicated pickleball courts, all reportedly clean and well-maintained with hard surfaces. Some courts are enclosed and shaded by large trees, adding to player comfort. However, court resurfacing was noted as needed by a reviewer.
Courts have lights that enable night play, although the lights turn off precisely at 6 pm, which some players found abrupt. The courts are set behind a historic building and surrounded by parkland with large trees offering shade and a relaxed, secluded atmosphere.
Reservations are currently handled by phone, with no online booking system, which some players found inconvenient. Drop-in play is available, with pickleball courts open during scheduled drop-in times. Members have advance booking privileges for pickleball courts. Parking is ample but can be crowded at times.
The center offers group lessons and clinics for various skill levels. Named coaches include Derek (team tennis) and Jim Henderson, praised for working well with children. Pickleball lessons are also available and highly recommended for fun and skill development.
Junior team tennis is active here, with players and parents praising the junior coaching and development programs. The club also runs junior tennis tournaments, highlighting a strong focus on youth participation.
The center hosts scheduled tennis tournaments and leagues. Some players had concerns about tournament refereeing and organization, reporting unprofessional conduct, but others praised the tournament directors Ron Metcalf and Mike for running well-organized events.
The staff and coaches are widely described as friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, with special mentions of owner Mike and front desk staff Lexi. The atmosphere is community-oriented and welcoming to visitors and families, though some noted occasional unhelpful reception staff.
The facility is consistently described as clean and well-kept, including restrooms and showers. Recent restroom renovations have improved the experience, and the overall maintenance receives positive remarks.
Players find court fees reasonable and affordable for both tennis and pickleball drop-in play. Memberships appear to add benefits like advance court booking. Pricing is viewed as good value given the quality of courts and coaching.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 7 AM–9:30 PM
- Friday 7 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday 7 AM–6 PM
- Sunday 7 AM–6 PM
- Monday 7 AM–9:30 PM
- Tuesday 7 AM–9:30 PM
- Wednesday 7 AM–9:30 PM
Programs
Adult competitive teams include Ladies Teams in Pacific Sun, Sundowners, Hill & Canyon Leagues plus a 13-week singles ladder with playoffs; Junior teams compete in USTA registered team tennis with multiple age-group teams; elite academy offers competitive training for SCTA ranked players levels 7 to 1 with tournament prep; matches scheduled at club with flexible timing
Instruction for ages 8-18 with beginner through tournament levels including Intermediate, Advance, Elite; training includes drills, conditioning, serves/returns, matchplay; junior team tennis includes multiple age-grouped teams competing in scheduled USTA matches; 5% sibling discount and makeup policies for weather
Includes tennis and pickleball group clinics with drop-in and per booking pricing; sessions for beginners, intermediate and advanced players; Saturday pickleball clinics separated by skill; adult lessons include Ladies Clinic, Intermediate and Beginning sessions
Social & Leagues
Singles ladder free for members; leagues are Pacific Sun, Sundowners, Hill & Canyon with a 13-week spring season and playoffs; matches held at Anaheim Tennis Center with flexible scheduling; ladders explicitly mentioned for adults
Drop-in social sessions Monday 6:30pm-9:30pm; Wednesday and Friday 8am-11am; New Friday Night 7:00pm-9:30pm and Saturday Night 5:30pm-8:00pm; sessions for various skill levels