Tennis courts in the desert near the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Tennis & Pickleball

Welcome to Tennis Paradise.

The home of the BNP Paribas Open, and plenty of courts for the rest of us.

Indian Wells is one of the great tennis towns in the world, home to the Tennis Garden and its stadium, the second-largest tennis-specific stadium on earth. Outside tournament weeks, players book lessons and memberships there, while pickleball keeps growing across the valley with large outdoor complexes and free public courts. Most private clubs in town also have their own courts for members.

Stadium 1 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, home of the BNP Paribas Open View Courts

Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Tennis Club78200 Miles Ave

The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is home of the BNP Paribas Open and Stadium 1, which seats about 16,000 and ranks as the second-largest tennis-specific stadium in the world. Beyond tournament weeks it runs as a year-round tennis and fitness club with 29 courts, memberships, and adult, junior, corporate and wheelchair programs.

Hard and clay tennis courts at La Quinta Resort & Club View Courts

La Quinta Resort & Club Tennis

Resort Tennis49499 Eisenhower Dr

La Quinta Resort & Club runs a large racquet complex a short drive east of Indian Wells, with 21 tennis courts, 16 hard and five clay, plus a sunken stadium court and eight pickleball courts for resort guests and members. A director of tennis oversees lessons and clinics, and courts open daily at 7 a.m. by reservation.

Outdoor pickleball courts at Paradise Pickleball on Highway 111 in Palm Desert View Courts

Paradise Pickleball

Pickleball74700 Highway 111

Paradise Pickleball opened in early 2025 on Highway 111 in Palm Desert, tucked behind the Embassy Suites a few minutes west of Indian Wells. The outdoor complex has 21 hard courts described as PPA-approved, open seven days a week with membership and drop-in options, and it hosts tournaments such as the Coachella Valley Grand Prix each December.

Lighted public tennis and pickleball courts at Fritz Burns Park in La Quinta View Courts

Fritz Burns Park

Public CourtsAvenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas

Fritz Burns Park is the City of La Quinta's 12-acre park at Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas, and its lighted courts are free and open to the public from dawn until 10 p.m. The city lists eight pickleball courts and six tennis courts, and the park adds a playground, pool, skate park and dog park.

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Good to know.

Can the public play tennis at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden?

The Indian Wells Tennis Garden operates as a year-round tennis and fitness club with single, couple, family and seasonal memberships, plus adult, junior, corporate and wheelchair programs. Contact the club at (760) 200-8200 about access and lessons.

Where can I play pickleball near Indian Wells?

Paradise Pickleball on Highway 111 in Palm Desert has 21 outdoor courts with membership and drop-in options, Fritz Burns Park in La Quinta has free public courts, and La Quinta Resort & Club has eight courts for guests and members.

Are there free public tennis courts near Indian Wells?

Yes. Fritz Burns Park at Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas in La Quinta has six public tennis courts and eight pickleball courts, open from dawn until 10 p.m. with lights for evening play.

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