May 2026 Pickleball Newsletter

IN THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER

• American Riviera Classic Tournament, May 15-17
• New Court Flags
• Court Welcome Banner
• New Book by Pickleball Player, John La Puma, M.D.
• Only Water on Courts!
• Santa Barbara FCA Pickleball Tournament, May 30
• Ojai's First Pickleball Tournament - June 5-7
• PICKLR (Indoor Pickleball) Now Open!
• New Courts at Manning Park - see "Places to Play"
• New "Court Etiquette" signs are posted on all courts.
• New: The Tennis Shop in Montecito now carries Pickleball items. Shop with Discount Code: TOURNAMENT



• Muni Operating Hours
• Lessons, Clinics & Instructor Information
• Special Opportunity for Beginners!
• Other (Nearby) Places to Play
• Discount Coupon Codes; Clothing, Paddles, Balls, & Accessories
• Used Paddle Donations
• Lost & Found Policy
• Links to Group Website & Facebook Page
• Santa Barbara Pickleball Board Member Information

HEY EVERYONE!

We still need a few more players to fill out our upcoming tournament brackets. If you’ve been on the fence, this is a great chance to jump in—fun matches, good competition, and good vibes! All levels are welcome, and we can help match partners if needed. Don’t wait—let’s fill these spots and make it a great event!

Click here to find your match!

Join us at the

American Riviera Classic Tournament

May 15–17

Sign up today! Price increase on May 10th.

All players will receive exclusive JOOLA swag plus

2 raffle tickets for our prize-packed raffle table.

This year, 18 Pickleball paddles will also be raffled off, courtesy of JOOLA and Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot and be part of the tourney!

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

New Book By John La Puma, M.D.

Indoor Epidemic:

93% Inside Steals Sleep, Focus & Years

The 7% Outdoor Rx Restores Them

Beyond Pickleball, this book scientifically explains the physical and mental benefits of spending time outdoors, and offers tools to improve overall health.

Click here for information and to purchase.

NO FOOD OR DRINKS ON COURTS

Due to liquids being spilled, and food left on the courts, the Parks and Rec Dept. is not allowing any food or drinks,

other than water, on the courts.

Please eat and drink outside the courts.

The tournament will feature three divisions — Recreational, Intermediate, and Advanced — with women playing in the morning from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and men competing in the afternoon from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM with a silent auction and raffles throughout the event.

All funds raised will go directly toward scholarships for kids to attend the FCA Performance Camp this summer at Westmont College.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER.

Enjoy Ojai's First Pickleball Tournament!

New courts at Libbey Park.

Information and Registration:

www.ojaipickleball.org

THE PICKLR IS OPEN!

Scroll down to learn more about this exciting new

addition to our

Pickleball community.

A reminder from the

Parks & Recreation Department

Players are not permitted to hop, climb, step on, lean on, or sit on the fencing between courts. Please use the designated gates when moving from one court to another. If you notice this occurring, please remind players of this rule. Your cooperation helps protect the facilities and keep the courts in good condition for everyone.

Additionally, please do not sit on the ball/cup holders between the benches, as they are beginning to crack. Please hang bags and clothing on the fence and keep the benches available for players who are waiting.

Thank you

MUNI OPERATING HOURS

Gates open daily at 8:00am and close at Sunset.

Open Play on all courts, every day (including holidays).

Rental courts available from 12 noon - 5:00 pm

on courts 11 & 12. Rental information click here

There is a $6 Daily Use Fee for visiting players who do not hold an annual pass. (Note: Credit Card payment is now required at the gate in lieu of cash.)

Don't have an annual pass? The City prorates the annual fee and now is a good time to purchase one.

Click here to get your semi-annual permit

LESSONS AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

For information about group lessons, clinics, private instruction (beginner, intermediate, & advanced levels) please contact Richard Salzberg at resalzberg@gmail.com

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR BEGINNERS

Are you new to Pickleball, or would simply like to play at a lower skill level? Now there's a place where like-minded players can get together and have fun! Please go to dynamitepickleball.com for details.

LOST AND FOUND POLICY

Valuable items can now be given to the Parks & Recreation Department's gate monitor for safe keeping (only paddles, phones, valuable jewelry). The items will be held in the office until the end of each month. After that, the items will be returned to the blue bin outside court #1. Please note that the Parks & Recreation Department cannot be held responsible for un-recovered, lost or stolen items.

Note: The blue Lost and Found box will also be emptied at the end of each month.

VERY IMPORTANT!

Please I.D. the handle of your paddle by tagging your name and phone # along the paddle rim or on the handle.

This may be the only way to retrieve a lost paddle!

OTHER PLACES TO PLAY

New Courts at Manning Park

Four blended line courts shared with one tennis court.

Time limits when players are waiting.

Private teaching prohibited.

First come, first served.

No lights.

BRING YOUR OWN NET!

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 E Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Open 7 days a week, sunrise to sunset

$27 per two hour intervals. Details and reservations

https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/hilton-santa-barbara-beachfront-resort

Santa Barbara Family YMCA

36 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

A great place to play on rainy days or to limit your UV rays!

Four indoor courts and one outdoor court. Clinics upcoming!

Please call the Y at (805) 687-7727 or email Gus Rendon at Gus.Rendon@ciymca.org for information about future clinics.

Cost: Members - Free; Non-Members - $20 Drop-In

Note: Be sure to inquire about student, senior, and financial aid

membership programs.

Montecito YMCA

591 Santa Rosa Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Four outdoor courts and clinics upcoming!

Please call the Y at (805) 969-3288 or email Ben Oler at ben.oler@ciymca.org for promotional information.

Cost: Members - Free; Non-Members - $20 Drop-In

Oak Park Tennis Courts

Tallant Road near Alamar Avenue

Hours: Daily Sunrise - Sunset

Two tennis courts located at the end of Oak Park.

Two blended line Pickleball courts. Bring your own net. Cost: Free

Kellogg Tennis and Pickleball Courts

North Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

Hours: 8am-8pm, 4 courts

Open play, paddle system available all day Cost: Free

Evergreen Park

7524 Padova Dr., Goleta, CA 93117

Bring your own net. 2 courts. Hours: 8am-8pm. Cost: Free

Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park

170 S Kellogg Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

One court. Hours: 8am-8pm. Cost: Free

 Goleta Community Center (GCC formerly GVCC)

5679 Hollister Ave, Goleta CA 93117

Hours: 8am - 8:30pm, 5 Courts

Open play Monday - Friday 4pm-8:30pm

Saturday & Sunday 8am-1:00pm 

All other times by reservation.

Cost: Free

Click here to view court availability.

Earl Warren Showgrounds

3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

Mon -Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00pm

Saturday, 11:00 AM - 8:00pm

Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00pm

Cost & Details: https://www.dynamitepickleball.com/

Discount Coupon Codes for May

Need a new paddle, balls or Pickleball accessories?

Shop locally!

Santa Barbara Pickleball Shop

835 N. Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Also visit their store in Ventura at

1960 E Thompson Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001

Prefer to shop online?

Visit www.sbpickleballshop.com

or call (805) 680-5366 to place an order. 

Use code: MUNI10 for 10% off

NEW! Santa Barbara Tennis-Pickleball Shop

1187 Coast Village Rd., Montecito

Shoes, clothes, gifts, paddles, hats, etc.

At register, used code: TOURNAMENT for a 10% Discount

Bite Size Pickleball

Bite Size has tees, hats, hoodies, coffee mugs and even Pickleball puzzles! Click "SB Collection" on the main menu for local swag and use the discount code

VIPcustomer10 for 10% off!

Click here to shop

Pickleball Central 

Offers a 5% discount on purchases (plus another 5% donation goes to our group court improvement fund).

Use Discount Code: CRSBP Click here