Pickleball in Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock combines large lighted public court banks with a dedicated climate-controlled club. McAlister Park and Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center lead outdoor play, while Lubbock Indoor Pickleball supplies six full-size courts, inexpensive visitor open play, leagues, and weekly beginner instruction.

Where to Play Pickleball in Lubbock

McAlister Park

5801 Milwaukee Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79424. McAlister has 12 dedicated outdoor asphalt courts with permanent nets and lights. It is the city's largest free public pickleball site and the best choice for a group that wants multiple adjacent courts.

Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center

3030 66th Street, Lubbock, TX 79413. The city center has eight dedicated, lighted outdoor pickleball courts with permanent nets. It hosts open recreation, lessons, team leagues, round robins, and tournaments. The staffed facility is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lubbock Indoor Pickleball

1001 South Loop 289, Suite 110, Lubbock, TX 79423. LIP has six full-size dedicated indoor courts plus one skinny practice court, all heated and air-conditioned. Visitor open play is $10 per session, organized events are $10, and a private court costs $26 per hour for up to four players. Limited membership is $59 per month; premium membership is $89.

The Falls Tennis and Athletic Club

4705 112th Street, Lubbock, TX 79424. The Falls has 11 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts with lights, lessons, clinics, and member programming. Club hours begin at 4:30 a.m. on weekdays and extend to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Pickleball Lessons in Lubbock

Lubbock Indoor Pickleball runs Intro to Pickleball every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and can arrange a private introductory class for an existing group. The Falls offers individual and group instruction by appointment. Burgess-Rushing also provides municipal instruction and team programming. Independent teachers appear in the Coaches section.

Leagues and Tournaments

Burgess-Rushing runs eight-week team round robins with separate intermediate-advanced women's, intermediate-advanced men's, and beginner coed divisions. Four-player teams rotate partners through six games each week, with standings and playoffs.

The next announced local competition is the Pickle Pickleball Tournament on October 3, 2026, at Burgess-Rushing. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. and matches start at 11 a.m. Competitive and family-fun brackets use round-robin pool play before elimination rounds; spectators are welcome, players bring paddles, and balls are provided. Registration is available through the tournament site.

Visitor Tips

Use McAlister Park for free, large-group outdoor play and Burgess-Rushing for a staffed public facility with organized programming. Wind is a major factor on the South Plains, so Lubbock Indoor Pickleball is often worth the $10 visitor fee even on a dry day. A solo visitor can join indoor open play through the LIP app; a foursome can reserve a court for $26, or $6.50 per player. Bring a paddle to public courts, and use outdoor balls designed for wind.