Pickleball and Tennis Rules

Pickleball and Tennis Rules and Etiquette

Courts are free and open to the public.
All park rules and regulations apply.
Courts are non-reservable.
No tournaments are permitted unless approved by the SLC Parks Division.
Courts are for pickleball or tennis only. No soccer, futsal, bike riding, roller skating, rollerblades, skateboarding, or scooters.
Keep courts clean and uncluttered.
No food or glass containers.
Pets are prohibited on courts.

Show common courtesy and respect to all players and spectators.
Refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct.
Profane language is prohibited.
Shoes with non-marking soles only.
Limit noise from music. A permit is required to use loudspeakers, amplifiers, and public address systems on public lands.
Wait for play to stop before asking permission to pass through a court in use.

When courts are filled and players are waiting, play will be limited to groups of four. No singles, individual practice, or lessons when other players are waiting.
All players waiting should be ready to enter the courts as a group.
Waiting players should use a system such as stacked paddles to establish an orderly waiting line for the next open court.
Players will play a single game to 11 points and then yield the court to waiting players.
If courts are open and there are no waiting players, individual practice and alternative rules systems are permitted.
Have fun and enjoy the game!

When courts are filled and players are waiting, teams that arrive first play first.
Limit playing to 60 minutes for singles and 90 minutes for doubles.
All players waiting should be ready to enter courts as a group.
If courts are open and there are no waiting players, individual practice and alternative rules systems are permitted.
If the court is painted for both tennis and pickleball, please use tennis open play rules.
Have fun and enjoy the game!