Central Park Knoll Pickleball Court

Monday, June 3rd at 5:30 pm the City of Fremont dedicated and opened 8 brand new pickleball courts. It is free to the public and is set in a beautiful location. They have two sections (upper & lower) with a paddle rack system to designate the next set of players to take the court. They said they wanted one area to be more intermediate/advanced and another to be more beginner. The City has pre-wired the courts for lights and are awaiting funding to complete the install for the lighting system. So as of June 2024, shortly after the sun goes down, play will be over. They had ample parking and the opportunity for expansion.

Attended the grand opening yesterday and was impressed by the warm staff, freshly painted lines, and free ice cream. Knoll court is a welcomed addition to Fremont .... finally! We spoke to the city council members and learned the courts currently do not have funding for lighting, however they are looking to install some in the future! The hours are dawn to dusk. Queue system has racks where players can put their paddles on instead of the conventional (and frankly worse) "put paddles next to nets".

These courts are fantastic, with a welcoming community of players. While they're often bustling, the paddle-in system ensures everyone gets a chance to play. The only minor drawback is the occasional windy spell; taller walls would have been beneficial. Additionally, installing floodlights would elevate this place to perfection.

Solid place to play pickup pickleball Great community atmosphere Most talent level in the high 2s to low to mid 3s so great for newbies Does get windy and crowded

Eight courts total: four courts are on higher ground than the other four courts. There's also a paddle rack closer to the parking lot. Due to the court layout, players on the west end of each court often have to face the sun directly in the morning, which can be quite blinding (even with sunglasses). To ensure fairness, I recommend that teams switch sides when either team gets to 6 points.