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    The Smashing Pickle

    3.4 (7 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Sarah T.

    Tried a 7 day trial and recently joined for the month with the weather getting colder & rain. Great place to drill & play. It's connected to the Alley. They use an app Court Reserve to reserve a court. They have open free play at specified hours. It's not too busy in the mornings or afternoons but gets busy in the evenings. Staff is friendly and there's plenty of parking.

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    Amy T.

    We tried a 7 day pass a few weeks ago. The rain this week finally sealed our decision to join. Currently, there are four indoor courts. Online reservations. Open play opportunities, 7-10am, 5-10pm. There's seating area near check-in counter. Great place to get a few games in.

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    Laguna Creek Sports Club - Aqua Fit class- included with your membership.

    Laguna Creek Sports Club

    3.5(62 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I'm very disappointed with how this club treats its swim team members…read more Although we pay both membership fees and swim team fees, swimmers are not allowed to use club towels, spa facilities, or the adult locker room, even when children are accompanied by adults and under supervision. Meanwhile, these amenities are available to other members. This creates a clear sense of inconsistent and unfair treatment toward a specific group of paying members. What is particularly frustrating is that these rules and differences in treatment were not clearly explained at the time of joining or during the sign-up process. Members are not made aware in advance that swimmers may be treated differently or have more restricted access compared to other members. There have also been repeated instances where a female parent has entered the boys' locker room many many times, which raises additional concerns about how locker room access rules are being enforced and managed. I have raised these issues with management, but they have not been addressed in a transparent or satisfactory way. If you are considering joining with children in the swim team, I would strongly recommend asking very specific questions about facility access and how policies are applied before committing.

    Came here for a fundraiser pickleball tournament. Very nice clean facility. I was impressed by how…read moremany courts they have. Both pickleball & tennis courts. They have about 22 tennis courts and 10 dedicated pickleball courts. There's plenty of parking.

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    The Daily Brined - Bronze, APP Sacramento, 4.5/35+ Men's Doubles, 04/23

    The Daily Brined

    5.0(1 review)
    5.8 miThe Pocket-Greenhaven

    I took my first formal lesson with Bryan in Nov 2023, it was awesome. He had watched me play a bit,…read moreand identified a couple things I could work on. I wasn't getting to the kitchen fast enough after my drives, and they were too inconsistent. He got me more balanced and moving forward quicker, and he used a game that helped track the results of my drives, which showed i was probably being too aggressive. I started hitting higher percentage shots, and paid off a few days later with better results! He also analyzed my grip and taught me techniques for how to use it in a couple different ways that really worked for that style. I have an Eastern grip and it works for the scorpion. He did a couple different drills to help me learn and get comfortable with those shots, and I can't tell you how good it felt to smoke a couple scorpions in our mock game, I am definitely going to use that shot in the wild. Bryan is a real student of the game, and I could see how he designed his lesson with a progression in mind, to teach the core part of each skill, then work it into more game-like situations. Really helpful, you can tell the guy is a former teacher. Anyway, good luck on your pickleball journey. I've always been self-taught in sports, but it's smart to take a few lessons and learn the right technique and mindset for the game!

    From the owner: Individual & Small Group Pickleball Lessons, Tournament Coach.read more

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    The Daily Brined - Studied under Andrei Daescu, a top 10 pickleball pro. Also studied under Morgan Evans, Kyle McKenie, & completed McGuffin's 2 day camp.

    Studied under Andrei Daescu, a top 10 pickleball pro. Also studied under Morgan Evans, Kyle McKenie, & completed McGuffin's 2 day camp.

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    Gold at 4.5/4.0 mixed doubles at a Rusch Park tournament.

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    Courtside Tennis & Pickleball - Sacramento - We have pickleball experts to help you with all you paddle questions.

    Courtside Tennis & Pickleball - Sacramento

    4.5(57 reviews)
    10.6 mi
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    Courtside is a great spot for all your tennis (and pickleball) needs…read more They have a wide selection of racquets and accessories to choose from. If you're not sure what racquet best fits your needs or play style, they do have a rental program where you can rent any of their demos for a month. For only $40, this is a steal! Plus, the $40 goes towards the racquet you'll be purchasing. The staff is also knowledgeable and makes great recommendations.

    Yes, I would definitely recommend this place…read more My wife bought both shoes and a tennis racket here, and the service was excellent. She tried six different pairs of shoes before finding the right fit, and the staff was patient, knowledgeable, and never made her feel rushed. She also used their racket demo program, which was great. They took the time to understand her game and helped us choose equipment that fit her skill level and our budget, which we really appreciated. We also had a racket restrung and the turnaround was quick and easy. Another nice bonus is that there are plenty of tennis courts nearby, so you can immediately try everything out. It is refreshing to find a shop that offers this level of personal attention and real value.

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    We have a friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you with all your tennis and pickleball needs!

    Courtside Tennis & Pickleball - Sacramento - We have a HUGE selection of tennis racquets from all the top companies.

    We have a HUGE selection of tennis racquets from all the top companies.

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    Southgate Park Pickleball Courts - dog friendly place

    Southgate Park Pickleball Courts

    3.8(6 reviews)
    64.6 mi

    I just picked up another physical hobby: Pickleball yo! My coworker got me into it and even tho…read moreI'm a total newb, I think I'm loving it. I actually think I know why the sport is blowing up as it is in the 2020s. It's kinda a condensed version of tennis but with much different rules and scoring. But since the court isn't as big, it is much easier to learn it even get good at it. So it is much friendlier to the common person, you don't have to be super athletic or talented. Just a desire to learn and get involved in some light cardio. Seniors, women, men, teens all can play together and excel equally. I found this spot actually by chance. I bought a used pickleball paddle from a dude on Facebook Marketplace. We agreed to meet here for the transaction. In order for me to try the paddle we hit the ball to each other for a few minutes, so I could get a feel for the item on sale. I liked it and bought it. But while here at Southgate Park, I absorbed the surroundings. They have 6 pickleball courts enclosed in one area (my main draw). A basketball court, lots of grassy areas with picnic benches and a playground. There are a few nearby schools in this residential area in Hayward, so in my visits midafternoons, there are always a lot of activity going on. Kids playing, people walking their dogs, people relaxing on the benches, just an overall chill community vibe. To this I gotta give Southgate Park and Hayward props.

    Recently picked up pickle ball and this was the first court I played on. It's not bad for a public…read morecourt to be honest. Yeah it only has 6 courts but hey it's free! I've been here in the morning and in the evening. Both times were packed and each time has different crowd! It is usually less packed in the morning with the more elderly crowd and in the evening it's more packed with the younger crowd. However people here are nice though, they're willing to teach new players and I've never seen anything go down bad while I was there. Also forgot to mention, when it does get dark, I don't think the lights hit the court so it can get pretty dark. The parking is only on the street, so it's first come first serve. When it rains the night before you can still play here usually, someone brings a broom or something to clean the court out. It's getting a 3 out 5 stars because it is a small court and parking is kinda bad.

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    Nice trees and walkways.

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    Life Time - Welcome to the Club

    Life Time

    3.3(188 reviews)
    24.5 mi

    Lifetime Folsom is not a gym... it's a full-blown civilization…read more Met a friend here for a workout, and since she's not a member, we had to do the whole guest pass process first. You know... the "tap here, sign here, acknowledge that squats may humble you today" routine. But I've got to give credit where it's due -- the front desk made it ridiculously easy. They were handling a phone call and getting my friend squared away at the same time, and somehow still made it all look smooth. No chaos, no confusion, no "uhhh let me get my manager." Just straight-up professionalism. The second we walked in, she looked around and said, "Is this a city or a gym?" I said, "Honestly... both." Because Lifetime Folsom is not for the weak or the directionally challenged. This place has everything. Pool, spa, cafe, workout floors, recovery zones, pickleball, tennis, locker rooms that feel fancier than some apartments... at one point I'm pretty sure if you turn the wrong corner you accidentally enroll in a wellness retreat. And my favorite part? The confidence people have before a workout. She came out of the locker room with that movie trailer energy like, "Alright, let's do this." Looking at me like, "Bring it." And I did. I coached her through the workout, and for the first 20 minutes she was hanging in there strong. Then somewhere around that 1 hour and 30 minute mark, the spirit left the body. By the end, the look had changed from "I got this" to "I would like to formally unsubscribe." And honestly? Respect. Because the workout was solid. We laughed the whole time, had great conversation, and got after it. That's what I love about Lifetime -- whether you're going hard or just trying to survive the stair climber without seeing your ancestors, it somehow still feels fun. After we wrapped up, we grabbed our stuff and headed to the cafe because recovery was no longer optional. She needed a pick-me-up, and honestly, probably a new set of legs. We grabbed shakes, sat down, and started coming back to life. Then out of nowhere she goes, "Ummm... tacos?" And I looked at her like she had just spoken the Lord's language and said, "Yes." Then she hits me with, "I got the spot. Follow me." Now THAT is elite leadership. So basically this place gave us: a killer workout, laughs, smoothies, and the launching point for Taco Tuesday. What more do you want from a gym? A zip code? Actually... Lifetime might already have one. In all, Lifetime Folsom continues to prove it's way more than just a gym. It's an experience. It's a fitness amusement park. It's where confidence goes to get tested and where post-workout taco plans are born. And honestly... that's beautiful.

    This club is beautiful. It has tons of classes, lots of equipment, decked out locker rooms with…read morelocks, indoor pool, outdoor pool, places to sit and work. I joined this gym specifically because of loving to play pickle ball. Their app is very helpful and let me know they had open play on a Monday morning so I showed up, but everybody was already playing and it wasn't clear how open play worked because it looked like nobody was waiting but me. So I went back into the club and asked the pro how it worked, he walked me out and asked a group of ladies if they would mind me rotating in. They told him sure. However, they joked around about who was gonna get stuck with me on their team because I was new. I had a lot of fun playing, but it was really clear that when it came time to rotate, nobody wanted me on their team. I didn't think I played that badly. I came back when I could play with my husband and loved it. Then the club had a tournament so we joined. At the beginning, I ranked in the bottom tier, which was fine because I was still new and there were others in the tier with me. During the tournament I met other really nice people who were also figuring things out like I was. However, I progressively got better and kept moving up the tournament ranks until one night I made it onto a pretty decent group of players who I hadn't yet played with. The first serve to me was a screwball serve, so I missed it. They immediately stopped the game and said I didn't belong there. All 3 players walked off the court and got the pro and told the pro that I must be in the wrong court. She assured them I was on the correct court. It was humiliating and very awkward because I was definitely not welcomed. And it was hard to put my head in the game, so I reinforced their assumptions by not playing my best. Interestingly, when that same man served to one of the others, she blamed the ball saying that there was something wrong with it and threw it away, but when I had missed, it had to be something with my abilities. Just very unfriendly. I tried another open play another time, but it was also awkward. Everybody seemed paired off, and there were no rotations or invitation to join. I kept wondering if I simply didn't know the protocols and the pros/staff were no where to be found, so no facilitating the game play. My husband went to another night's open play and he said it was super awkward because the pros/staff weren't facilitating that night either. So he stood around like I had, and not sure how to get involved since the pro/ club staff seemed MIA that night too. I think the experience would be so much better if the pros or staff facilitated open play. Players definitely have feelings about new people so a structured facilitation would be really helpful. Overall this club has so many great features but open play pickleball isn't one of them.

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    View of outside pool area!

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