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*New* League

Get ready for our New Fall Sausalito Friday Night Pickleball League! Starting September 5th, teams of 4 at 3.0/3.5 levels will compete under the lights every Friday!

Season: 9/5 through 10/10 (6 weeks), Fridays at 5:30pm - 7pm

Playoffs: Friday, October 24th at 5:30pm

Location: Marinship Pickleball Courts

Team vs. Team Format (MLP style) Everyone plays 2 games to 15 pts.

PRIZES for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams!

Cost: $420 per team (payment will be collected after your team is formed)

For more info or to sign up, visit Pickleball Organized.

Classes

Pickleball Classes are listed on RecDesk.  You'll need to create an account or log in to your account to register for classes. Click on Programs, Adult classes, and filter to Pickleball.

Click Beginner Pickleball for details, fees, schedule, and to register.

Click Pickleball Skills and Drills for Intermediate for details, fees, schedule, and to register.

Classes are taught by Pickleball Organized at our newly refurbished Marinship Pickleball Courts. Equipment is available to borrow for class participants. 

Refunds or Make-Up Classes: Once the program begins, no refunds will be given. This program does not offer make-ups, pro-rated reimbursements, or similar for missed days. It is important to attend all 8 sessions – skills and curriculum build weekly. Learn and connect as a group and build community around this exciting and fun sport! Thank you for your understanding.

Weather: If class is cancelled due to weather, a make-up class will be scheduled the following week. There will be no refunds so please reserve that date.

Private Lessons

Looking for individual or group pickleball lessons? Contact Karla, our local PPR Certified Pickleball Instructor with several years of experience teaching in Marin . Her rate is $130 an hour for up to 4 people. All equipment provided. Karla teaches all levels from beginner to advanced and brings lots of fun energy to the court while you learn. Reach out to her directly to set up a lesson via email or 310-947-9394. 

*Marinship members may book a lesson at Marinship Courts. Non-member lessons will be at MLK courts. 

Drop-in Pickleball

Indoor Drop-in Pickleball is on Fridays 7:00p - 10:00p in the MLK Gym at 610 Coloma St, Sausalito. You can pre-register online up until the end of session or pay $5 cash upon entry. This is unfacilitated play; all levels welcome to socialize and practice your skills. 

*Indoor Drop-in Pickleball will not be held on any holiday weekends.*

  • Closed 2025: 1/17, 2/14, 4/18, 5/23, 7/4, 9/5, 10/31, 11/28, 12/26
  •  The schedule for the remainder of the year is TBD based on attendance 

Outdoor unfacilitated drop-in play may take place daily 9am-Noon at MLK courts. See below for "rotational play" rules.

Do you live in the 94965 and want to try pickleball, but don't have a paddle or balls? Borrow them from the Sausalito Library of Things

Pickleball Courts

MLK Campus Courts

610 Coloma Street, Sausalito, CA 94965

Public Open Play: 8:00am – 9:00am; 12:00pm – Sunset (Daily)

  • Courts are open to the public on a first come first serve basis.
    • Approved reservations and programs supersede any open public play.
  • Each game on each court is played to 11, win by 2.
  • Time limit: 60 minutes of uninterrupted play for singles and doubles
  • If players are waiting, please consider rotating in players.

Rotational Play: 9:00am – 12:00pm (Daily)

  • Reservations, league play, or lessons are not permitted during Rotational Play.
  • Each game on each court is played to 11, win by 2.
  • Drop-in players will place their rackets in groups of up to 4 paddles per group. Paddle groups will be placed on numbered hooks outside the courts. The order of the groups is by first arrival. 
  • Upon completion of a game on a court:
    • If less than 4 players are waiting, 1 or 2 of the winners stay on the court for up to 3 matches.
    • If 4 or more players are waiting, rotate all 4 players onto the court.
    • A player may not play more than 3 consecutive games when others are waiting.

Courts are available on a first come, first served basis except for paid reservations and City programs. Court rules are posted. Click here for full MLK Pickleball Court rules

Click here to reserve an outdoor Pickleball Court at MLK.

Marinship Courts

These courts require an annual membership key to access. 

Please visit Sausalito.gov/Marinship for details or to purchase a membership. 2025 Marinship Court memberships are currently sold out. Please email recreation@sausalito.gov to request to be put on a waitlist. 

 2201 Marinship Way, Sausalito CA 94965

Courts are available to members on a first come, first served basis except for reservations and City programs. Court rules are posted. 

Southview Park

North Street at Third Street, Sausalito, CA 94965

Courts are available on a first come, first served basis and are not available for reservation.