Come work off the last of those Turkey legs at our 4th Annual MB Pickleball Turkey Tournament! Never played in a tournament but always wanted to? All skill levels are welcome. Our goals are fun, social, and competitive! Come check it out! Only 1 registration required per team. Limit of 12 teams per skill level. Pool play into a single elimination playoff bracket. All players receive a t-shirt and playoff winners will receive medals.

Ages 18+ • 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM • Res: $60 Nonres: $66

2024 Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament

Live Oak Park Tennis Courts and Mira Costa Tennis Courts
Dates: July 18, 2024 to July 21, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (exact match play will times vary each day)

Spectators: Free admission at all venues

Take your game to the next level or put your practice into play during the 56th Annual Manhattan Open Tennis Tournament. The tournament is sure to provide a fun-filled weekend of competition for everyone!

For more information, please visit the Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament webpage.

 Monthly Drop-In Passes (Pickleball and Paddle Tennis):

• Resident Seniors: $10/month
• Residents: $15/month
• Non-Residents: $20/month
• Passes must be purchased on the 1st of the Month
• Good for free play at Manhattan Heights Courts:
  • Pickleball
    • Monday through Friday
    • 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 7 courts available
    • Wednesday, Friday - 3 courts available
  • Paddle Tennis
    • Saturday through Sunday
    • 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    • Court #3 ONLY

Older Adult Annual Pass (Manhattan Beach residents only):

• 2023: $25 (Passes will not be prorated)
• Valid until the end of the calendar year from date of purchase; unlimited use as available
• Available for Older Adults (55+ years)
• Good for free play at Live Oak and Manhattan Heights Courts for Tennis, Pickleball, and Paddle Tennis.
  • Monday through Friday
  • 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (LOP ONLY) and
  • 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Youth Annual Pass (Manhattan Beach residents only):

• 2023: $25 (Passes will not be prorated)
• Valid until the end of the calendar year from date of purchase; unlimited use as available
• Available for Youth (Under 18 years)
• Youth must be present at time of reservation, otherwise reservation will be cancelled
• Good for free play at Live Oak and Manhattan Heights Courts
  • Monday through Friday
  • 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

 

PURCHASE PASSES!

 

Mira Costa High School Students:

• 1 free hour at Mira Costa High School Courts
• Must show current school ID

Tennis provides a safe environment for players to engage in a healthy and active lifestyle.

Reservations must be made online. Reservations can be made up to 4 days in advance for Manhattan Beach residents and 3 days in advance for non-Manhattan Beach residents. $10.00 an hour for Manhattan Beach residents and $14 an hour for non-Manhattan Beach residents. Phone-in and Walk-in reservations will not be accepted. For questions regarding court reservations or for more information, please call (310) 802-5448.  For court cancellations or reservation time changes please call (310) 802-5474.

Please note: If you are on your mobile device, click on USE FULL SITE to make a reservation once you have clicked on the grey button below.

COURTS MODIFIED HOURS OF OPERATION:

GUIDELINES FOR PLAY:

Tennis Professionals
Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department has a very high caliber of tennis professionals who teach at our tennis facilities. Our tennis pros are some of the finest players in the nation, so you will receive excellent tennis instruction and coaching from them. We know you will enjoy your experience with them! Beginner, intermediate, and advanced private and group lessons are available through contracted tennis pros. All instruction is taught by highly skilled and qualified tennis professionals certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA). For private and semi private instruction information, you may contact the Live Oak Tennis Office at (310) 802-5474 or contact a tennis pro directly.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION

Self-Rating Guide (PDF)

Tennis Classes and Lessons

Beginning, intermediate and advanced tennis classes are offered for youth, adults and older adults year round. Private and semiprivate instruction is available, as well as workouts and camps which are a great place to meet other tennis players, get an introduction to tennis or sharpen your skills.

All classes are taught by highly skilled and qualified tennis professionals certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA). For private and semiprivate instruction information, please contact the Live Oak Tennis Office at (310) 802-5474.

For group class or camp information, please contact the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448. Tennis class info can also be found in the latest issue of MANHAPPENINGS, or on the Registration website.

Tennis Leagues
Marine League hosts round robin tournaments at Live Oak Park in spring and fall and USTA hosts round robin tournaments at Mira Costa High School throughout the year. For more information, please call (310) 802-5474. The following tennis leagues play on the Manhattan Beach public tennis courts:

• South Bay Tennis League – December and January only
• Youth Tennis League – December and January only
• Marine League – Spring and Fall
• Challenge Ladder – four times per year

TENNIS MATRIX
Seasonal tennis ladders and round robins held at Live Oak Park. The Tennis Matrix Challenge Ladder was established to provide players of all abilities an opportunity to sharpen their tennis skills, build match play awareness, and meet new people along the way! Go to the Tennis Matrix website, click on Join a Ladder (top toolbar) and create your account. Choose Bennet Slusarz as your Director at bottom of page! Please review all ladder rules. Please contact Bennet Slusarz for all ladder questions at (310) 372-8648 or via email.

Pickleball Courts
Manhattan Heights Park
1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Pickleball Court Reservations
Max of 2 one-hour reservations per day, except during Drop-In Play. $10.00 an hour for Manhattan Beach Residents and $14.00 an hour for non-Manhattan Beach Residents. 

Pickleball Court Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday - Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Pickleball Drop-In Play
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM -12:00 PM

Monday and Friday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

During Drop-In Play, with the exception of Wednesday mornings, our facility expands to 7 courts to accommodate additional drop-in availability. 

Participants have monthly or daily play options:

• Monthly: $10/senior residents, $15/residents, $20/non-residents
  • Monthly passes can be purchased under Memberships here
  • Memberships are available on the 1st of every month
• Daily: $3/residents, $4/non-residents 
  • For daily users please make reservations for Drop-In Play here

Pickleball Challenge Courts
Manhattan Heights - Thursday Only
8:00 AM -12:00 PM

MBMS - Saturday and Sunday
8:00 AM - Dusk

Challenge Court Rules & Guidelines are posted at the courts. 

Monthly Drop-In Passes (Pickleball and Paddle Tennis):

• Resident Seniors: $10/month
• Residents: $15/month
• Non-Residents: $20/month
• Passes must be purchased on the 1st of the Month
• Good for free play at Manhattan Heights Courts:

• Pickleball
  • Monday through Friday
  • 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 7 courts available
  • Wednesday - 3 courts available
• Paddle Tennis
  • Saturday through Sunday
  • 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Court #3 ONLY

Older Adult Annual Pass (Manhattan Beach residents only):

• 2024: $25 (Passes will not be prorated)
• Valid until the end of the calendar year from date of purchase; unlimited use as available
• Available for Older Adults (55+ years)
• Good for free play at Live Oak and Manhattan Heights Courts for Tennis, Pickleball, and Paddle Tennis.

• Monday through Friday
• 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM (LOP ONLY) and
• 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Youth Annual Pass (Manhattan Beach residents only):

• 2024: $25 (Passes will not be prorated)
• Valid until the end of the calendar year from date of purchase; unlimited use as available
• Available for Youth (Under 18 years)
• Youth must be present at time of reservation, otherwise reservation will be cancelled
• Good for free play at Live Oak and Manhattan Heights Courts
  • Monday through Friday
  • 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Reservations must be made online. Reservations can be made up to 4 days in advance for Manhattan Beach residents and 3 days in advance for non-Manhattan Beach residents. Phone-in and Walk-in reservations will not be accepted. For questions regarding court reservations or for more information, please call (310) 802-5448.

Please note: If you are on your mobile device, click on USE FULL SITE to make a reservation once you have clicked on the grey button below.

• Modifications to existing reservations must be made at least 2 hours in advance via email
  COURT MODIFICATIONS

What is Pickleball?

Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Washington. Three dads – Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum — whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities — are credited for creating game. Pickleball has evolved from original handmade equipment and simple rules into a popular sport throughout the US and Canada. The game is growing internationally as well, with many European and Asian countries adding courts.

A pickleball court is the same size as a doubles badminton court and measures 20×44 feet. In pickleball, the same court is used for both singles and doubles play. The net height is 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches in the middle. The court is striped similar to a tennis court with right and left service courts and a 7-foot non-volley zone in front of the net (referred to as the “kitchen”). Courts can be constructed specifically for pickleball or they can be converted using existing tennis or badminton courts.

Pickleball Courts

Manhattan Beach Middle School
1501 N Redondo Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Pickleball Court Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
4:00 PM - Dusk

Saturday - Sunday
8:00 AM - Dusk

The MBMS Pickleball Courts will be open to the public on weekends from 8 AM to dusk. Five courts are designated for open play and one court is designated for beginners to play drop-in. All MBMS Pickleball Courts are free to use.

Paddle Tennis Court
Manhattan Heights Park
1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Paddle Tennis Court Hours of Operation

There is only 1 court (Court #3) available in the City for paddle tennis. 

Paddle Tennis Court Reservations
Reservations are required:
Daily12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Drop- In Play: Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For Drop-In Paddle Tennis Play from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday, participants have monthly or daily payment options.

• Monthly: $10/senior residents, $15/residents, $20/non-residents
  • Monthly passes can be purchased under Memberships here
  • Memberships are available on the 1st of every month
• Daily: $3/residents, $5/non-residents 
  • For daily users please make reservations for Drop-In Play here

General Reservations must be made online. Reservations can be made up to 4 days in advance for Manhattan Beach residents and 3 days in advance for non-Manhattan Beach residents. Phone-in and Walk-in reservations will not be accepted. For questions regarding court reservations or for more information, please call (310) 802-5448.

Paddle Tennis Court Reservations
Residents 55+ can purchase a Racquet Sports Pass ($25/year) to include free play with reservations on Manhattan Heights tennis, pickleball, and paddle tennis courts from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Passes can be purchased under Memberships here. 

Reservations must be made online. Reservations can be made up to 4 days in advance for Manhattan Beach residents and 3 days in advance for non-Manhattan Beach residents. Phone-in and Walk-in reservations will not be accepted. For questions regarding court reservations or for more information, please call (310) 802-5448.

Please note: If you are on your mobile device, click on USE FULL SITE to make a reservation once you have clicked on the grey button below.

• Modifications to existing reservations must be made at least 2 hours in advance via email
  COURT MODIFICATIONS
• A "no-show" charge will be implemented at Manhattan Heights Park Paddle Tennis Courts.
  • On the 3rd offense, and every offense thereafter, there will be a $5 charge to the user's account.
  • A No-Show will be deemed anytime the department is not notified to cancel a user's reservation at least 2-hours before their reservation time.

What is Paddle Tennis?
Paddle Tennis is a sport that is played on a court half the size of a tennis court, using paddle racquets amongst two players (single game) or in doubles with two teams consisting of two players. The Paddle-tennis paddle is made of wood or graphite and has holes for less air friction.