Where to Play Pickleball in Perth (2026 Guide)

Perth has more sunshine than almost anywhere in the country, which is great news for outdoor pickleball and terrible news for outdoor pickleballs. Between the dedicated hubs in the inner north, the leisure centres in every council and the tennis clubs that have quietly lined half their courts, you're never far from a game.

This is our guide to where to play pickleball in Perth, with the address, courts, facilities, what's on and a map for each venue. We last checked these details in October 2026. Session times change, so check with the venue before you go.

Quick picks

• Best dedicated venue in the city: Pickleball Central, Perth
• Most courts: Wembley Downs Tennis Club (12)
• Best indoor option: Innaloo Sports Club (8 indoor courts)
• Best for beginners: any council leisure centre social session
• Best for regulars: Perth Pickleball Centre, Wanneroo

Perth pickleball venues at a glance

Dedicated and outdoor venues

1. Pickleball Central

A purpose-built pickleball venue a few minutes from the CBD, with eight acrylic courts and lights for night games.

• Location: 176 Fitzgerald Street, Perth WA 6000
• Courts: Eight outdoor acrylic courts with lights
• Facilities: Pro shop and floodlights
• What's on: Court hire, lessons, social sessions and events
• Best for: City players who want a proper dedicated venue

2. Wembley Downs Tennis Club

A tennis club that went all in, with twelve new pickleball courts and a membership that includes free daytime play.

• Location: Wembley Downs WA 6019
• Courts: Twelve outdoor courts
• What's on: Memberships with free daytime play, social sessions
• Best for: Western suburbs players who want to play often

3. Perth Pickleball Centre

A members-only club in the northern suburbs with nine outdoor courts and a strong regular crowd.

• Location: 22 Crisafulli Avenue, Wanneroo WA 6065
• Courts: Nine outdoor courts
• What's on: Members-only play, social sessions
• Best for: Committed northern suburbs players

4. Hensman Park Tennis Club

A south-side tennis club with outdoor pickleball courts and lights for evening sessions.

• Location: Corner Anstey Street and Hensman Street, South Perth WA 6151
• Courts: Outdoor courts with lights
• What's on: Social sessions and casual play
• Best for: South of the river evening games

5. Nollamara Tennis Club

Lit outdoor courts in the inner north, shared with tennis.

• Location: 20 Kindra Way, Nollamara WA 6061
• Courts: Outdoor courts with lights
• What's on: Social sessions and casual play
• Best for: Inner north players after a local club

Indoor leisure centres

Most Perth councils now run pickleball in their leisure centres. Sessions are usually casual drop-in, paddles are often available, and you get air conditioning in February. That last one matters.

6. Innaloo Sports Club

The biggest indoor setup in Perth, with eight courts under one roof.

• Location: 75 Birdwood Street, Innaloo WA 6018
• Courts: Eight indoor courts
• What's on: Social sessions and court hire
• Best for: Indoor play without fighting for a court

7. Lords Recreation Centre

• Location: 5 Wembley Court, Subiaco WA 6008
• Courts: Three indoor courts
• What's on: Drop-in social sessions
• Best for: Inner western suburbs players

8. The RISE

• Location: 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands WA 6051
• Courts: Four indoor courts
• What's on: Social sessions
• Best for: Eastern suburbs players

9. George Burnett Leisure Centre

Four courts on a wooden sports floor. Booking is required.

• Location: Manning Road, Karawara WA 6152
• Courts: Four indoor courts on a wooden floor
• What's on: Booked social sessions
• Best for: South Perth and Como players

10. Craigie Leisure Centre

• Location: 751 Whitfords Avenue, Craigie WA 6025
• Courts: Four indoor courts
• What's on: Social sessions
• Best for: Joondalup and northern beaches players

11. Wanneroo Recreation Centre

• Location: 275 Scenic Drive, Wanneroo WA 6065
• Courts: Four indoor courts
• What's on: Social sessions
• Best for: Northern suburbs players who aren't members of a club

12. LeisureFit Melville

• Location: 431 Canning Highway, Melville WA 6156
• Courts: Two indoor courts
• What's on: Social sessions
• Best for: Melville and Fremantle players

13. Kwinana Recquatic

• Location: Corner Skerne Street and Robbos Way, Kwinana Town Centre WA 6167
• Courts: Two indoor courts
• What's on: Social sessions
• Best for: Southern corridor players

Other ways to play

• All Things Pickleball: runs sessions in Wanneroo and Joondalup, and is a good first stop for beginners in the north.
• Rottnest Island: Rotto Rackets hires out pickleball gear on the island. Nothing says holiday like losing a dink to a quokka.
• Pickleball WA: the state body lists affiliated clubs, tournaments and come-and-try days across the state.
• Regional WA: there are active clubs in Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton and Albany.

A note on Perth balls

Perth summers are brutal on outdoor balls. Heat and UV wear them down, and cooler evenings make plastic more brittle, which is when cracks tend to appear. The Fremantle Doctor doesn't help either: a light or worn ball gets pushed around in a sea breeze. If your ball looks egg-shaped or has a hairline crack near the holes, it's done. More in how long pickleballs actually last and indoor vs outdoor pickleball balls.

Perth pickleball FAQs

Where can I play pickleball indoors in Perth?

Innaloo Sports Club has eight indoor courts. Lords in Subiaco, The RISE in Maylands, George Burnett in Karawara, Craigie, Wanneroo, Melville and Kwinana leisure centres all run indoor sessions too.

Is there a dedicated pickleball venue in Perth?

Yes. Pickleball Central on Fitzgerald Street has eight outdoor courts with lights, and Perth Pickleball Centre in Wanneroo has nine courts for members.

Do I need a membership to play?

Not usually. Leisure centre sessions and Pickleball Central are open to casual players. Perth Pickleball Centre is members only, and Wembley Downs offers free daytime play to members.

Is there padel in Perth too?

Yes, and plenty more on the way. See our Perth padel guide.

New to the sport? Start with padel vs pickleball, or read why everyone is suddenly playing pickleball.

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