Are you curious about pickleball but not sure where to play Pickleball Melbourne? Or are you an experienced player looking for new courts to challenge yourself? Whether you’re just getting started or looking for the perfect spot to join a game, this guide has it all! Pickleball is exploding in Melbourne because it’s exciting to play and easy to learn. And there’s no better time to get started!
In this post, we’ll explore the Top venues to play pickleball in Melbourne for beginners to get started and feel welcomed. From Social Pickleball Parlours, beginner friendly Pickleball venues and multi-sport complexes, you’ll discover everything you need to get started, book a session and enjoy a game.
So, grab a paddle, round up some friends, and let’s explore the best Pickleball courts in Melbourne! Your pickleball adventure starts here my friends.
Where To Play Pickleball Melbourne
There are so many fantastic new venues in Melbourne and the surrounding areas. The Bros assembled a list of venues that would be great for any Beginner to get started. We have broken these down into three categories.
We also used the following criteria to put this guide together, to decide which venues would be best for beginners to get started playing Pickleball.
- Beginner Friendly Sessions: The Venue should have Beginner friendly sessions available.
- Equipment Available: Ideally, they will have equipment for the beginner
- Great Website: The venue has a website that is simple to navigate for information.
- Easy to Book: It is simple for a beginner to book a session.
- Available to Play: There is no waiting list and enough spots for beginners to book a session today.
This is not an exhaustive list of every venue in Melbourne. These venues are all beginner friendly and available to play now or very soon (with some venues due to open shortly). If we missed a venue, or a new venue pops up, please let us know.
Dedicated Pickleball Venues
Melbourne has dedicated Pickleball venues popping up, which is fantastic news for Pickleball enthusiasts. These venues are only used for Pickleball, which means the courts will have clear and distinct pickleball lines.
Let’s take a look.
The Jar (South Melbourne)
Location: 29 White Street, South Melbourne
Website: https://www.nplpickleball.com.au/venue-melbourne
Contact: Email info@nplpickleball.com.au or Call on +61 482 074 749
About The Jar
The OG of Pickleball Venues in Melbourne. The Jar was established by the National Pickleball League (NPL). And it’s a fantastic looking place and perfect for beginners. There are sessions all day, every day for all players and all skill levels. Early to late and you may bump into Pickleball Pro having a hit. This venue is also used by the NPL for tournament play. The Jar is a fantastic Venue to play pickleball.
Court Details
- Availability: 4 Indoor Courts, dedicated to Pickleball. Open 7 Days a Week.
- Cost to Play: 2 hour Pickleball sessions can range from $15-25 to play. Individual court hire can range from $40-50 an hour.
- How to Book: Book Via The Jar Booking Page or download the Jar App.
Skill Level
- For Beginners: “Learn to Play” Beginners sessions are available and equipment is provided for $15. Or beginners doubles and coaching also available to improve skills with technical drills.
- For Experienced Players: Intermediate and advanced sessions for ranked and unranked singles and doubles, social leagues and coaching available.
Star Rating
The Jar is the Ultimate Pickleball venue for beginners to experts. It’s easy to book with plenty of sessions on a fantastic Pro court. Recommended.
PicklePlay (Bentleigh East)
Location: 1 South Drive, Bentleigh East
Website: https://pickleplay.com.au/
Contact: Email team@pickleplay.com.au or Call on (03) 9001 0606
Virtual Tour: https://www.facebook.com/reel/550859224087269
About PicklePlay
Pickleplay is Melbourne’s largest indoor pickleball venue. It has 8 indoor courts with sessions all day, every day. Located in Melbourne’s South East, PicklePlay officially opened in November 2024. This impressive venue is BIG. And it has plenty of space for cool facilities like ice baths and infrared saunas.
Court Details
- Availability: 8 Indoor Courts, dedicated to Pickleball. Open 7 Days a Week.
- Cost to Play: 2 hour Pickleball sessions can range from $15-20 to play. Individual court hire for 1-3 hours can range from $40-50 an hour.
- How to Book: Book Via the Pickleplay Booking Page.
Skill Level
- For Beginners: An “Introduction to Pickleball” 50 minute Beginners sessions is available and is run by a coach. All the equipment is provided for $15. And social play for beginners is also available.
- For Experienced Players: Intermediate and advanced sessions are available for all players. With tournaments and leagues to start soon.
Star Rating
Pickleplay is a HUGE venue with plenty of sessions for all skill levels. The venue has multiple facilities and space for functions and events. Great place to Get started playing Pickleball.
Royal Pickle (Carrum Downs)
Location: 16/684-700 Frankston Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs
Website: https://royalpickleclub.com.au/
Contact: Email info@royalpickleclub.com.au or Call on (03) 8845 8344
Virtual Tour: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1476082323783837
About Royal Pickle
Royal Pickle is a Pickleball Parlour where you can “dink and drink” in Melbourne’s South-East. The venue has three Pickleball courts. But it also has a bar, and serves pizza, parmas and is available for parties. The social element of Pickleball is ramped up at the Royal Pickle. As is the family friendliness.
Court Details
- Availability: 3 Indoor Courts, dedicated to Pickleball. Open 7 Days a Week.
- Cost to Play: 2 hour Pickleball sessions can range from $15-20 to play. Individual court hire for 1 hour can range from $30-55 an hour.
- How to Book: Book Via the Royal Pickle Booking Page.
Skill Level
- For Beginners: The Social Play Sessions are relaxed and great for beginners. Equipment and playing instructions are provided upon arrival. And there is always a host available to lend a helping hand.
- For Experienced Players: There are no specific Intermediate or advanced sessions available for players.
Star Rating
Royal Pickle is a great social Pickleball venue. Beginners can easily book a session, play Pickleball with friends and have a meal afterwards. It is an easy way to get a feel for the game in a relaxed, family friendly environment.
Kingston Pickleball Centre (Chelsea Heights)
Location: Unit 38/107 Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights
Website: https://www.kingstonpickleballcentre.com
Contact: Email contact@kingstonpickleballcentre.com or Call 0422 499 949
About Kingston Pickleball Centre
Kingston Pickleball Centre is the latest dedicated Pickleball Venue in South-East Melbourne. The Venue opened in January 2025 and it has 2 courts available for play along with coaching a pro shop. Corporate events and kids parties are also available.
Court Details
- Availability: 2 Indoor Courts, dedicated to Pickleball. Open 7 Days a Week.
- Cost to Play: Group Social Sessions range from $20-30 for 90 minutes. While court hire is $35-45 an hour.
- How to Book: Booking Via the Pivot App
Skill Level
- For Beginners: Open play and social sessions available with Coach participation and feedback. Specialised kids coaching programs will be available. Details TBC.
- For Experienced Players: Open Play and Social Sessions will be available. Details TBC.
Star Rating
Kingston Pickleball Centre is brand-spanking new and getting itself established. But we look forward to BIG things in 2025 from the latest Pickleball venue in Melbourne’s South-East.
Pickleball Palace (Pascoe Vale)
Location: 2 Attercliffe Avenue, Pascoe Vale
Website: https://pickleballpalace.com.au/
Contact: Email info@pickleballpalace.com.au or Call 0424 553 123
About Pickleball Palace
Pickleball Palace is located in Melbourne’s North and has 5 courts available for play, 7 days a week. The Venue has many sessions, clinics for all levels, café, pro-shop and caters for corporate and private events. A Sportswell Revival centre is also on site, with hot/cold therapies and saunas and plunge pools available for your pickleball recovery sessions.
Court Details
- Availability: 5 Indoor Courts, dedicated to Pickleball. Open 7 Days a Week.
- Cost to Play: 2 hour Pickleball sessions can range from $17-25 to play, or individual court hire can range from $35-50 an hour.
- How to Book: Book Via the Pickleball Palace Booking Page.
Skill Level
- For Beginners: “Intro to Pickleball” Beginners sessions are available, with a Coach and equipment provided for $30-40. Beginner’s Social Leagues are also available.
- For Experienced Players: Competitive leagues, round-robin tournaments and Intermediate and advanced social play sessions are available. And special events like the “US Pickleball Camp” with expert coaches from the US are available. Perfect for advanced players looking to go next level.
Star Rating
Pickleball Palace opened in September 2024 and it has sessions available for all skill levels. It also has some fantastic initiatives with Pickleball Camps for experienced players.
Multi-Sports Venues
Multi-sport venues are located across all of Melbourne. They are fantastic because of their size. They can cater to multiple sports. And they can squeeze new sports like Pickleball into their programs. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest multi-sports venues that are great for Pickleball.
Maroondah Nets (Heathmont)
Location: 154 Heathmont Rd, Heathmont
Website: https://www.maroondahleisure.com.au/Our-venues/Maroondah-Nets
Contact: Email maroondahnets@maroondah.vic.gov.au or Call (03) 9298 4535
About Maroondah Nets
Maroondah Nets is a super-sized multi-sport venue in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs. It has twelve indoor courts and twelve outdoor courts available for play. This multi-sport complex has stadium seating and is an impressive venue. The Bros attended the Pacific Pro Melbourne 23 Tournament and enjoyed the great vibe, The venue has lots of courts and facilities for players.
Court Details
- Availability: 12 Indoor Courts and 12 Outdoor courts, Open 7 Days a Week.
- Cost to Play: Pickleball sessions can range from $6.50-13. This depends on the session and location of court (indoor or outdoor). Individual court hire also available.
- How to Book: Book Via the Maroondah Nets Booking Page. Or call on (03) 9298 4535
Skill Level
- For Beginners: Beginner lessons with a coach are available to get new players started on indoor or outdoor courts. And Social Play is available for beginners after an initial coaching session.
- For Experienced Players: Social Play and Social Match Play is available for Intermediate and Open/Advanced players with a player rating. Competitions are available also.
Star Rating
Maroondah Nets has indoor and outdoor courts available with sessions for all skill levels at a great price. Book a Session today at this monster multi-sport complex.
Eastern Indoor Sports Centre (Knoxfield)
Location: 1642 Ferntree Gully Rd, Knoxfield 3180
Website: https://easternindoor.com.au/pickleball/
Contact: Email info@easternindoor.com.au or Call (03) 9763 5589
About Eastern Indoor Sports Centre
The Eastern Indoor Sports Centre is a huge multi-sport venue in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs. It has four pickleball courts available for play. As a multi-sport venue, the venue caters to futsal, netball and other sports. But there are plenty of sessions and courts available for pickleball play.
Court Details
- Availability: 4 Indoor Courts, dedicated to Pickleball. Open 7 Days a Week.
- Cost to Play: 2 hour sessions are $20 to play. Or individual court hire available for $44 an hour.
- How to Book: Book Via the Eastern Indoor Booking Page
Skill Level
- For Beginners: An “Introduction to Pickleball” clinic for Beginners is available. It provides key elements of the game. All the equipment is provided. And the session costs $15-25. Social play for beginners is also available.
- For Experienced Players: Intermediate and advanced sessions are available for all players. With venue championships and singles/doubles multi-week competitions available.
Star Rating
Eastern Indoor Sports Centre has four really nice courts available for all players. Booking a session is easy with sessions available for all skill levels.
SmashX (Epping)
Location: 143 O’Herns Rd, Epping
Website: https://smashx.com.au/pickleball/
Contact: Email Via SmashX Contact Page or Call (03) 9424 6269
About SmashX
SmashX is a multi-sport venue located in Melbourne’s Northern suburbs. It has two brand new pickleball courts available for play. This multi-sport venue caters to badminton, basketball and cricket. It has many Pickleball sessions available.
Court Details
- Availability: 2 Indoor Courts, dedicated to Pickleball. Open 7 Days a Week.
- Cost to Play: 2 hour Pickleball sessions are $12.50 to play. Individual court hire available from $15-30 an hour.
- How to Book: Book Via the SmashX Booking Page
Skill Level
- For Beginners: “Social Play” sessions are available Monday to Friday. But equipment must be hired for play. No specific Beginners programs are available.
- For Experienced Players: Court hire is available. But no specific advanced sessions or tournaments are available at the moment.
Star Rating
SmashX has two really nice courts available for a Pickleball game in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs.
Pickleball Clubs
Pickleball clubs have flourished in Melbourne as the sport became more popular. These clubs use existing facilities like community centres, halls and other venues for Pickleball. Pickleball clubs are a great way to learn how to play Pickleball. And they are run by friendly players building local Pickleball communities.
Let’s take a look at some Pickleball Clubs in Melbourne.
Ballarat Pickleball (Ballarat)
Location: Ken Kay Badminton Stadium, Dowling Street, Wendouree
Website: Ballarat Badminton Pickleball Page
Contact: Contact Via Ballarat Pickleball Facebook Page or Call (03) 5339 4601
About Ballarat Pickleball
Ballarat Pickleball is a thriving Pickleball club located in Wendouree, North-West of Ballarat. Social and Competition Pickleball is played at the Ken Kay Badminton Stadium, with plenty of sessions available for all skill levels. The Bros recently wrote about Pickleball in Ballarat and had a great experience there.
Court Details
- Availability: 6 Indoor Courts, Open Most Days of the Week.
- Cost to Play: 1.5 hour Pickleball sessions are between $5-9 to play. Or individual court hire is available from $5-9 per person/hour.
- How to Book: Social Play Bookings not required, But Court Bookings Via the Ballarat Badminton Booking Page.
Skill Level
- For Beginners: The “Come and Try/Social Sessions” sessions are ideal for beginners and intermediate players with paddles provided. And “Adults Introduction to Pickleball” sessions are available at various times. Best to keep an eye on the facebook page for these sessions.
- For Experienced Players: Competitive sessions are available, with players regularly travelling for Pickleball tournaments. Keep an eye on the facebook page for this also.
Star Rating
Ballarat Pickleball has some great courts, and a fantastic community of players who are engaged in playing competitively and in getting new players involved into Pickleball.
Final Thoughts
For beginners, Melbourne is the perfect place to start your pickleball adventure. There are so many amazing venues, with friendly players and coaches ready to help you play.
And for experienced players, there are so many options to play against Melbourne’s best players. This is the perfect opportunity to refine your own skills and level up your game.
So grab your paddle, find a court, and join the party. There is a reason why Pickleball is exploding in Melbourne. It’s easy to pick up but difficult to put down. Join Melbourne’s Pickleball community today. And tell your local venue that the Bros sent you.
Pickle On!
The Aussie Pickleball Bros.