Overview
Worthy Park Pickleball Courts is an outdoor public tennis facility in Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, located at 17th-Main. The courts are open to the public. Murdy & Worthy Park courts reservable for $9/hr via the Murdy Community Center; otherwise free walk-on. There are 4 courts with a hard surface. Courts are floodlit for evening play. Worthy Park Pickleball Courts is one of 33 public tennis facilities (41 tennis venues in total) in Huntington Beach — nearby options include Huntington Beach High School (374 m away) and MVZ Tennis Academy (1.5 km away).
What players say Mixed reviews
Players say Worthy Park Pickleball Courts is a well-maintained outdoor facility with four clean courts, suitable primarily for pickleball rather than tennis. The courts are appreciated for their friendly and inclusive atmosphere, with a simple paddle queue system, though the wind and lack of court separation can challenge play. Some players note limited court availability during instructional clinics and wish for more courts and fences.
The facility has four outdoor hard courts side-by-side without any fences or barriers, resulting in balls often rolling across adjacent courts. The surfaces are well-kept and clean, but the openness combined with ocean wind can make play challenging, especially keeping balls in play.
Courts have lights permitting evening play, though the lighting is not regulation and causes unusual shadows. The setting includes ample seating and a nearby kids playground, contributing to a family-friendly vibe.
Courts operate on a drop-in basis with an informal paddle system where players lay paddles on the ground to reserve court time. Groups have priority over singles in the queue, which some find unfair. The availability can be limited when an instructor holds two courts for lessons twice weekly, reducing courts for open play.
An instructor reserves two courts on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings for lessons or clinics, though the instructor is unnamed and not all players are pleased that this takes up half the courts during those times.
The community is described as friendly and welcoming, with players of various skill levels. Open play welcomes everyone, and most players enjoy the social environment despite occasional complaints about certain players.
The courts and surrounding park area are well maintained and clean. There are clean public restrooms nearby, which add convenience for players.
The courts are free to use and open to the public, making the facility a good value, though some prefer paid alternatives for better conditions inland.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 5 AM–10 PM
- Friday 5 AM–10 PM
- Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
- Sunday 5 AM–10 PM
- Monday 5 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Programs
Lessons use two of the four courts