With 292 sunny days per year, living in Las Vegas means enjoying the outdoors year-round.
With over 300 parks across 22,500 acres, Summerlin is home to many of the best parks in Las Vegas and the most popular pickleball courts—offering a total of 33 Pickleball courts across six locations. But, of the six locations, Oak Leaf Park and Stonebridge Park are the only public pickleball courts in Summerlin. The additional four are located in private, active-adult communities.
This article provides detailed information about Pickleball in Summerlin, including every court with maps, photos, and information about the Village and community each court is in—after all, a nearby Pickleball court may end up on your “must-have” home shopping list.
Already a Pickleball player? Skip the next section and jump straight to the courts.
Pickleball 101
In 2020, the sport of Pickleball grew in active players by a whopping 21%. This fun mix of Tennis, Badminton, and Table Tennis now claims an estimated 4.8 million players in the U.S.
Thankfully, the recent surge in popularity of this nearly 60-year-old game has drawn the attention of parks departments around the nation, including here in Las Vegas.
Pickleball is a fun and easy-to-learn game that combines Tennis, Badminton, and Ping Pong. In Pickleball, instead of threaded rackets, players use wooden paddles, like table tennis, and a polymer whiffle ball on courts one-third the size of Tennis.
The Pickleball court
The design of a Pickleball court is opposite a tennis court. Pickleball courts have a front non-volley zone and two back squares. They are also one-third the size of tennis courts—making them perfect for parks of all sizes.
The dimensions of a Pickleball court are 20 feet wide and 44 feet long. The net sits 36 inches high at each end and 34 inches in the middle—Tennis court nets sit 36 inches high in the middle.
The non-volley line—also known as the kitchen—encompasses the first seven feet of each side from the net.
Playing Pickleball
Like all paddle and racket games, the game of Pickleball starts with the serve. Serves begin from the back line of the court, with the server hitting diagonally into the opposing team’s back square.
Upon the initial serve, each team continues to serve until the serving team commits one fault. In doubles matches, subsequent serves have a two-fault out rule allowing for each team member to serve.
In Pickleball, there are two types of serves, with rules that apply. The two serving styles include:
- Volley serve: In a volley serve, the ball is dropped and hit from below the waist without touching the ground. The paddle can not pass higher than the server’s waist on a volley serve.
- Drop serve: When drop serving, you allow the ball to bounce once before hitting. There are no paddle limitations on a drop serve.
When playing a singles game, a score of zero or even serves from the right side, while an odd score serves from the left.
The first side to score 11 points while leading by two points wins. However, tournament play can continue to 15 or 21 points changing sides at the halfway point.
Additional Pickleball rules
Like most games, there’s an extensive list of rules for Pickleball. You can learn more about the game of Pickleball and the detailed rules at Pickleball.com.
The “must-know” rules include the following:
- The ball must bounce once on a serve before being returned.
- The ball can’t bounce twice.
- Players must announce scores before each serve in the order of server first “Five Zero.” In doubles, declare the server with a one or two position, “Five Zero Two.”
- A player may enter the non-volley zone but cannot remain in it.
The 6 Pickleball Courts in Summerlin
The Summerlin master-planned community is home to over 200 community parks and trails, providing residents with endless options for fun and fitness.
After nearly 30 years of enjoying Summerlin parks, I’m continually impressed by the variety of new offerings. Summerlin has some of the greatest concentration of unique parks anywhere, from Strip views playing disc golf at Fox Hill Park to The Arbors tennis club. The collection of parks in Summerlin has nearly everything to offer.
And now, there’s a growing number of Pickleball options.
Oak Leaf Park Pickleball Courts
6303 Mesa Park Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135
- Outdoor courts: 4
- Players: 16
- Fee: Free
- Hours: Open Daily until 10:30 P.M.
- Surface: Concrete
Oak Leaf Park is part of The Cliffs Village of Summerlin South. Located off Hualapai Way and Mesa Park Drive, Summerlin built the nearly 4-acre park in 2019.
The park features four Pickleball courts, two playgrounds, a walking trail, shaded picnic areas, a restroom, and grass fields.
Oak Leaf Park is open daily until 10:30 P.M.
About The Cliffs Village
The Cliffs of Summerlin are the southernmost tip of the Summerlin master-planned community named for its dramatic mountain views. Spanning 450 acres, the Cliffs Village has ten neighborhoods featuring a “rugged contemporary” style of architecture.
The Cliffs are home to Cowabunga Canyon waterpark and the Clark County Aquatic Springs indoor pool. Bishop Gorman, a well-respected private High School, sits on the border of The Cliffs and The Mesa Village.
Stonebridge Park Pickleball Courts
870 Crossbridge Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89138
- Outdoor courts: 4
- Players: 16
- Fee: Free
- Hours: Open Daily until 10:30 P.M.
- Surface: Concrete
Stonebridge Park is one of the newest additions to the family of Summerlin Parks. Summerlin completed the 10.84-acre park in 2021 off Sky Vista Drive and Crossbridge Drive in the Village of Stonebridge.
Stonebridge Park features four Pickleball courts, two lighted grass soccer fields, a basketball court, a shaded playground, restrooms, a cornhole court, and walking trails.
Stonebridge Park is open daily until 10:30 P.M.
About The Stonebridge Village
The Stonebridge Village of Summerlin West is a 502-acre residential village. At completion, Stonebridge will have 11 neighborhoods, each with a prairie highland design theme.
Stonebridge is the Summerlin village furthest west and is one stop before Red Rock Canyon. Builders include Lennar, Pulte, Richmond American, Woodside, and Toll Brothers.
Reverence Heights Clubhouse
11902 Desert Hope Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89129
- Outdoor courts: 4
- Players: 16
- Fee: Free
- Hours: Open Daily until 5:00 P.M.
- Surface: Concrete
The Reverence Village in the far North of Summerlin West is one of Summerlin’s newest and most exciting Villages. Developed by Pulte Homes in 2017, 478 of Reverence’s 654 homes sit behind the guard gate of The Heights at Reverence.
The Reverence Heights Clubhouse is the community’s crown jewel. The award-winning 16,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor community center offers a 3,000-square-foot resort pool with beach entry, a 1,600-square-foot lap pool, an 800-square-foot spa, a fitness center, ping pong, billiards, a kitchen, aerobic and yoga classes, and four pickleball courts.
The courts are arranged in an offset pattern, providing extra fencing to help stop balls on two courts.
Trilogy by Shea Homes Clubhouse
4182 Solace St. Las Vegas, NV 89135
- Outdoor courts: 3
- Players: 12
- Restrictions/Fees: Free to Members, Residents, and their guests
- Hours: Open Daily until 5:00 P.M.
- Surface: Concrete
Trilogy has three members-only concrete Pickleball courts located within the Clubhouse. One court is private, with the other two courts combined.
The courts sit on the north side of the Clubhouse and receive direct sunlight throughout the day.
About Trilogy by Shea Homes
Trilogy is an active adult community reserved for residents 50 and over. The development has unique homes ranging from single-story detached to three-story homes with a private elevator.
The home collections include the following:
- Resort Collection with 2 to 3 bedrooms across four detached floor plans. Home sizes range from 1,538 to 2,538 square feet.
- The Modern Collection is a unique three-story condominium with a private elevator and balconies. The modern collection offers four-floor plans featuring 2 to 3 bedrooms that span 2,236 to 2,748 square feet.
- The Luxe Collection of attached single and two-story townhomes offer two bedrooms and 1,776 to 2,915 square feet.
Prices in Trilogy range from $600,000 to just over $1 million.
Outdoor Club, the 10,000-square-foot community center for Trilogy, offers a fitness room, kitchen, social spaces, a pool, a dog park, pickleball courts, and bocce ball.
Trilogy is located in the South Square Village of Summerlin.
Regency at Summerlin Clubhouse
6709 Regency Ridge Ct. Las Vegas, NV 89148
- Outdoor courts: 6
- Players: 24
- Restrictions/Fees: Free to Members, Residents, and their guests
- Hours: The Regency Clubhouse is open from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday and 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday.
- Surface: Concrete
The Regency at Summerlin Clubhouse features six concrete Pickleball courts. The courts sit on the South side of the Clubhouse, with plenty of parking spaces nearby.
The Pickleball courts are available for members, residents, and their guests.
About Regency at Summerlin
Regency at Summerlin is a luxury active adult community developed by Toll Brothers. Located in The Cliffs Village of Summerlin South, the guard gated community offers single-story homes starting from $699,995.
The 18,000 square-foot Clubhouse sits on 4.65 acres with a pool, two tennis courts, bocce ball, six Pickleball courts, grass fields, and plenty of shaded lounge space.
Construction on homes in Regency at Summerlin began in 2016 and should be fully closed out in 2023. The community has more than 400 homes.
Sun City Summerlin Desert Vista Community Center
10360 N Sun City Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89134
- Outdoor courts: 10
- Players: 40
- Restrictions/Fees: Free to Members, Residents, and their guests
- Hours: Variable (see image above)
- Surface: Concrete
With ten courts, Sun City Summerlin holds the crown for the most Pickleball courts in Summerlin and, possibly, in town. (Sunset Park has eight courts. If you know of more, please leave a comment to let us know)
The ten pickleball courts in Sun City Summerlin are within the Desert Vista Community Center, one of many community centers of Sun City. Aside from Pickleball, the members-only center has bocce, two tennis courts, and a lap pool.
The courts are located off Sun City Boulevard and Lake Mead Boulevard.
About Sun City Summerlin
Sun City Summerlin is an enormous 2,530-acre active adult village in Summerlin North. Spanning from Rampart Boulevard to the 215 Beltway, Sun City Summerlin has three 18-hole golf courses, and 7,779 homes.
Summerlin Pickleball court rules and regulations
Summerlin parks are owned, operated, and regulated by the Summerlin Council. Rules of Pickleball courts at each Summerlin park are posted on courts and state the following:
- These courts are reserved for pickleball play only.
- Court time limit is one (1) hour.
- All players must wear Tennis or soft sole shoes.
- No bicycles, rollerblades, rollerskates or any other wheeled conveyances allowed on courts.
- No food allowed on courts. Only sport bottles and resealable non-glass containers with water are allowed on the courts.
- Proper court etiquette is to be observed at all times.
- Note: Courts could be slippery when wet or dirty.
- For rules of the game visit www.usapa.org
Pickleball courts near Summerlin
The public Pickleball courts at Oak Leaf and Stonebridge Park are often busy, making a backup plan a great idea. The following parks are a short drive from Summerlin and provide more opportunities at finding at a court.
Two parks located in the Northwest and adjacent to Summerlin include:
Durango Hills Park Pickleball Courts
3548-3598 N Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89129
- Outdoor courts: 7
- Players: 28
- Restrictions/Fees: Public, Free
- Hours: Open 1:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.
- Surface: Concrete
Police Memorial Park Pickleball Courts
3250 Metro Academy Way, Las Vegas, NV 89129
- Outdoor courts: 4
- Players: 16
- Restrictions/Fees: Public, Free
- Hours: Open 6:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
- Surface: Concrete
Two Pickleball courts near Summerlin in the Southwest are:
6635 W Cougar Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89139
- Outdoor courts: 2
- Players: 8
- Restrictions/Fees: Public, Free
- Hours: Open 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.
- Surface: Concrete
Rhodes Ranch Recreation Center
133 W Rhodes Ranch Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89148
- Outdoor courts: 3
- Players: 12
- Restrictions/Fees: Available for residents and their guests
- Hours: Open 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
- Surface: Concrete
The Wrap Up
Summerlin won’t be finished developing and building parks for another 30 years. And, with the ability to convert one Tennis court to three Pickleball courts, I expect to see many new courts Pickleball courts on the horizon.
Be sure to bookmark this post and check back in for updates. Until then, I hope you discovered a new home court and can get out soon for exercise and a fun game of Pickleball.
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