Pickleball Court Reservation Information
When can I make a pickleball court reservation?
To reduce crowding at the courts and provide a streamlined process for users to secure a court, the Recreation Division is providing online court reservations free of charge to Foster City residents only. Beginning March 1, residents can book a court for designated times for March 8, 2021 and beyond. Reservations must be made no later than 3:30pm the previous day of your desired time/date. Reservations are not required to play but are highly encouraged to avoid waiting times.
Reservation time slots are in 1 hour intervals (renter must arrive no later than 10 minutes late or they forfeit the use of the court.) No shows maybe subjected to an admin fee of $10. Pickleball courts may be reserved for a maximum of 1-hour per day with a limit of one court per day.
Problems with the reservation system? Email recreation@fostercity.org or call 650-286-3380 during Business Hours of Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm. For a step by step guide on how to make a reservation, download the cheat sheet at the bottom of the site.
I have a reservation. What do I bring to my court time?
Please bring your permit with you to the court. The permit admits you to the designated court/timeslot and gives you priority over people using the court/timeslot as open play.
When arriving for your reservation, please arrive on time and be prepared to show photo identification. The name on the reservation must match the user with photo identification.There is a 10 minute grace period before the City considers the permit holder of forfeiting their time slot. Failure to show up for an appointment may result in a $10 admin fee charge. To cancel your reservation time, please email recreation@fostercity.org no later than 1 hour prior to your time.
Upon arrival, enter the courts closest to Court 6 as Recreation staff will checking users in. If a staff member is not present and your reserved court is open, you may enter and start your reservation time. (Staff may check you in anytime during your reservation time).
I'm not a resident, can I use the courts?
Non-residents can still use the courts during any Open Play or when there is no reservation. Courts #1-3 are dedicated Open Play courts. Non-residents are unable to reserve a court at this time. The Reservation Calendar will be posted daily at the main Pickleball Court entrance.
What days and times can I reserve the court for?
Reservations can be made in 1 hour intervals beginning March 8th, Monday-Sunday from 8am-12pm and weekday evenings from 4pm-7pm (6pm is the last time slot) on Courts #4-6. All other times are available for drop-in play.
A Reservation Calendar will be posted at the entrance of the Pickleball Courts. If there is no reservation scheduled, the court can be open for a 1 hour drop-in play.
Pickleball Guideline Reminders During COVID:
- Players only are permitted on courts.
- Pickleball: Court rotations are not permitted.
- No loitering or waiting on courts; finish match and exit towards parking lot.
- Arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before your reservation to avoid crowding.
- Cross over should be made on the opposite sides of the court.
- Bring your own water.
- Players are should use rackets, paddles, or feet to return errant balls.
- Players are encouraged to label their balls or use different colored balls to avoid sharing equipment when serving or clearing the court.
- Wash your hands after completing matches or touching shared equipment.
- Maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet from other players.
- No lessons of any type are permitted except from City instructor, Gary Wong.
For questions regarding court reservations or for more information, contact Recreation at (650) 286-3380 or email recreation@fostercity.org
