Overview
Arroyo Seco Racquet Club is an outdoor public tennis facility in South Pasadena, Los Angeles, located at 920 Lohman Ln. Arroyo Seco Racquet Club is a membership-based club. There are 9 courts with a hard surface. Arroyo Seco Racquet Club is one of 9 public tennis facilities (14 tennis venues in total) in South Pasadena — nearby options include South Pawsadena Dog Park (69 m away) and Orange Grove Park (850 m away).
What players say Mixed reviews
Players report iTennis/iPickle Arroyo Seco as a well-equipped racquet club with numerous tennis and pickleball courts and good overall court conditions. Coaching and junior programs receive mixed reviews, with criticism about teaching quality for kids but praise for adult group and private lessons. Booking and customer service show notable issues, especially for pickleball court access and racquet stringing turnaround times.
The facility offers many tennis courts, at least seven to ten, plus several squash and pickleball courts, with well-maintained hard surfaces. Players note nice, well-kept courts and some recent additions of permanent pickleball courts.
Booking courts, especially for pickleball, is challenging due to limited court numbers and high membership; booking requests often go unanswered. The club is reportedly not fully open to the public, with a significant initiation and monthly fee, causing frustration. Some players mention difficulties with the reservation system and long waits for service.
Adult coaching programs and clinics receive positive remarks for their welcoming atmosphere and variety of lessons, including private and group options. However, coaching quality for children is criticized for ineffective teaching, poor drill structure, and inattentive instructors, leading some to advise seeking programs elsewhere.
Junior tennis programs exist but are viewed as more recreational than development-focused, with reports of kids rarely hitting the ball properly or receiving helpful instruction. Feedback suggests that junior lessons lack progression and engaging teaching methods.
The community is described as friendly and welcoming, especially in adult round robins and social pickleball events. Nonetheless, customer service at front desk and pro shop is criticized for poor training, slow responses, and occasional rudeness.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 8 AM–10:30 PM
- Friday 8 AM–10:30 PM
- Saturday 8 AM–10:30 PM
- Sunday 8 AM–10:30 PM
- Monday 8 AM–10:30 PM
- Tuesday 8 AM–10:30 PM
- Wednesday 8 AM–10:30 PM