Little Valley Pickleball Complex

33 free outdoor courts in sunny St. George.

The city’s big public complex on the east side of St. George, with 33 outdoor courts that are free whenever leagues, clinics and tournaments aren’t using them. The city runs a full program here, from learn-to-play classes to evening ladder leagues, and the Professional Pickleball Registry named it its Public Facility of the Year in 2020. Come for lots of games at every level, with red-rock hiking a short drive away.

At a glance

Courts

33 outdoor

Cost

Free when not booked for city programs

Evening play

Leagues until 9:30 pm

City tournaments

8 in 2026

Award

PPR Public Facility of the Year, 2020

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

What’s here

• Dedicated courts
• Outdoor
• Lighted
• Open play / drop-in
• Court reservations
• Lessons and clinics
• Tournaments
• Free to play

Lessons, clubs and gear

• City of St. George Pickleball

  Leagues, adult clinics, youth academies, private lessons and tournaments, run by the city’s tennis and pickleball pro.

• The Picklr St. George

  Indoor club with 8 courts on St. George Boulevard, a cool option on hot afternoons.

Events

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

• TournamentNov 19–21

  Utah State Round Robin

  Round-robin tournament run by the city; details come out closer to the date.

• TournamentEarly FebruaryUsually

  Rock n Roll Round Robin

  Winter round robin that takes over all 33 courts (Feb 5–7 in 2026).

• TournamentEarly AprilUsually

  Southern Utah Shootout

  Spring tournament on every court at Little Valley (Apr 9–11 in 2026).

• TournamentOct 6–10Past

  Fall Brawl

  The city’s original fall tournament, played across the complex.

Where to stay

• hotelInn on the Cliff

  Hotel on the bluff above downtown with wide views over the city and red cliffs.

  15 min drive
• hotelBlack Desert Resort

  New resort in Ivins with its own 21-court pickleball complex, free for guests.

  25 min drive

Nearby

• Snow Canyon State Park · 25 min drive

  Red and white sandstone, lava tubes and short hikes, best early or late in the day.

• Zion National Park · 1 hr drive

  Canyon hikes and the scenic drive; go early to beat the crowds.

• St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm · 5 min drive

  Air-conditioned museum built over real dinosaur tracks. Adults $10.

• Station 2 Bar by Zion Brewery · 10 min drive

  Zion Brewery’s downtown bar for a post-game beer and food.

Getting there

• St. George Regional (SGU) · about 15 min drive
• Las Vegas · about 2 hr
• Salt Lake City · about 4.25 hr

Directions in Google Maps