Where to play pickleball in Melbourne

Most of the Melbourne venues I could verify are privately run centres rather than council courts, and several are indoor. Here is the confirmed list and how it splits across the city.

Who runs pickleball in Victoria?

Pickleball Victoria (PV) is the state member of Pickleball Australia. Its clubs page lists affiliated clubs, community groups and venues or businesses, tagged so you can tell which is which. PV does not publish a member count on its pages, but Pickleball Australia reported in February 2025 that Victoria had 2,508 members, compared with 6,093 in NSW and 5,172 in Queensland.

Verified places to play pickleball in Melbourne

Opening hours, prices and sessions change. Check each venue's own site before you go.

Indoor pickleball in Melbourne

Indoor courts let you book a game whatever the weather. The indoor venues on my list:

• Picklezone Springvale: 8 indoor courts, a social lounge and a licensed bar and cafe, with court hire, social play, coaching, leagues and tournaments.
• Runway Pickleball, Tullamarine: 8 courts in a purpose-built facility with a viewing mezzanine, change rooms and a pro shop.
• Pickleball Palace, Pascoe Vale: 5 dedicated indoor courts for coaching, leagues and casual hire.
• Pickle4Real, Mentone: fully fenced indoor courts with a cushioned surface.

Eastern and south-eastern suburbs

The south-east has the densest cluster. Melbourne Pickle Club in Moorabbin describes itself as a 24-7 centre for intermediate and advanced players. Pickle Park Caulfield runs 7 outdoor courts with a clubhouse and bar. Stonnington Pickleball Club plays out of Margaret Connellan Stadium in Malvern East. State Pickleball Centre in Bayswater is purpose-built for social play, coaching and competition.

In the City of Monash, Glen Waverley Bowls Club runs 8 outdoor pickleball courts with a combined bowls and pickleball membership, and the council's directory says it has over 100 pickleball members. Monash also upgraded the multi-sport courts at Carlson Reserve in Clayton with line-marking that includes pickleball. Those courts are free and open to the public.

Inner north and bayside

Clifton Hill Pickleball Club plays out of Clifton Hill Tennis Club at Mayors Park, with social sessions most days and a Thursday seniors session run with U3A. Dink & Drive Pickleball Club in Port Melbourne has 8 fully fenced courts and runs Learn To Play sessions with paddle hire.

Northern suburbs and Craigieburn

Craigieburn Pickleball Club operates from the Hume Tennis and Community Centre, which has 14 outdoor hard courts, a clubhouse and a pro shop, and also plays at Sunbury Lawn Tennis Club. Hume Tennis and Community Centre hosted the Radiance Wealth Victorian Pickleball Championships 2026 from 6 to 9 March 2026, with 956 players registered.

Professional pickleball in Melbourne

Melbourne has hosted pro events. The 2025 Proton Australia Pickleball Open, the third event of the 2025 PPA Tour season, was held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. PPA Tour Australia's calendar also lists a 2026 PPA 250 Melbourne event at Raya Pickleball Club and Pickle4Real. Check the calendar for current events and entry details.

How to choose a Melbourne venue

1. Total beginner? Pick somewhere that advertises learn-to-play or beginner sessions, such as Dink & Drive or Clifton Hill, and read my beginner's guide.
2. Want a free hit? Carlson Reserve in Clayton has public courts marked for pickleball. Bring a net if none is set up.
3. Want to book a court with friends any day? The private centres take online bookings.
4. Over 60? Clifton Hill's U3A session is one example of a seniors-focused option. See my seniors guide.

Missing a venue?

Several Melbourne venues and council courts did not have a page I could confirm this month, including one council page that blocked access. If yours is missing, send me a link to a page that confirms it.