Neighborhood Pickleball

Six floors above Downtown Berkeley, Neighborhood Pickleball is a rooftop pickleball club with three dedicated courts and a turf lounge for hanging out between games. Berkeleyside called it "a little slice of pickleball heaven." You play with the Campanile and the Berkeley hills as your backdrop, catch a glimpse of the San Francisco skyline, and if you time it right, stay for the sunset. We're at 2061 Allston Way, steps from the Downtown Berkeley BART station.

You don't need a membership to play. Open play runs Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 7:30pm, and a $15 drop-in gets you on the courts. Games sort themselves by level, so first-timers and seasoned players both find a good match. See the schedule and reserve a spot at https://neighborhoodpickleball.com/play. Want to sharpen your game while you're in town? Head pro Naomi Tran, a former Division I tennis player who has competed in PPA Tour main draws, teaches private and small-group lessons with no membership needed. Book at https://neighborhoodpickleball.com/naomi-tran.

Planning something bigger? The whole rooftop can be reserved for team offsites, birthdays and networking events, with all three courts, the lounge and room for 100+ guests. Request a date at https://neighborhoodpickleball.com/private-events. And if you live or work nearby, membership is capped at 75 people and includes keyless access from your phone and unlimited court reservations from 8am to 8pm, every day. Join at https://neighborhoodpickleball.com/join-us, or follow along on Instagram at @neighborhoodpickleball.