Black Desert Resort pickleball courts

4.5 on GoogleIvins · Greater Zion

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Resort courts in Ivins

In season now · Year-round

Shuttles run hourly between the resort and the courts from 7 am to 6 pm.

Free open play (resort guests)

Complimentary for Black Desert guests and members (2026); not open to the public. Lessons and clinics are arranged through the resort.

21 courts and a pro stadium court among the lava fields.

A new resort near the mouth of Snow Canyon with 21 courts, including a Championship Court that seats 1,000 and hosts the PPA Tour’s Greater Zion Cup. Open play is free and first come, first served, but only for resort guests and members, with hourly shuttles from the hotel and paddle rentals on site. Worth it if you want a resort stay built around pickleball.

At a glance

Courts: 21 outdoor, with 8 more planned
Championship Court: Seats up to 1,000
Access: Resort guests and members only
Open play: Free, first come, first served
Shuttle: Hourly, 7 am–6 pm
Good for: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

What’s here

Dedicated courts
Outdoor
Open play / drop-in
Lessons and clinics
Tournaments
Paddle rentals

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Lessons, clubs and gear

Black Desert pickleball team
On-site staff for equipment, paddle rentals, lessons, clinics and group play.
City of St. George Pickleball
Public leagues, clinics and tournaments at Little Valley if you want more games off the resort.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

TournamentMar 22–28
Greater Zion Cup (PPA Tour)
One of five Cup events on the pro tour, worth 1,500 ranking points, with the finals on the 1,000-seat Championship Court. Tickets go on sale later.

Where to stay

hotelBlack Desert Resort Hotel Collection
Hotel rooms in the resort core, close to dining, the spa and the pool. A stay here is what gets you on the courts.
Shuttle to the courts
condoBlack Desert Terrace Collection
The resort’s larger residences, also with free court access.
Shuttle to the courts

Nearby

Snow Canyon State Park · 5 min drive
Sandstone hikes, lava tubes and sand dunes right next to Ivins.
Black Desert golf course · On site
Tom Weiskopf’s final design, 19 holes laid out through black lava fields.
Zion National Park · 1 hr drive
Canyon hikes and the scenic drive, a long half-day trip from Ivins.
St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm · 25 min drive
Real dinosaur tracks in an air-conditioned museum. Adults $10.