Racket & Paddle Sports

All members are welcome to use the tennis facilities. No club membership required. However, club play may take priority during certain hours. Courts are subject to reservation through a reservation system operated by the GVR Tennis Club. Non club members may purchase access to the reservation system for a nominal annual fee, or can check court availability and play between reservations.

GVR’s seventeen tennis courts are open seven days a week, from 6:00am to dusk. In two locations, the courts are lighted and remain open until 8:45pm.

Canoa Hills: 2 courts

Desert Hills: 4 courts

East Center: 2 courts

Las Campanas: 2 courts

Madera Vista: 1 court (Lighted, open until 8:45pm)

West Center: 6 courts (Lighted, open until 8:45pm)

The facilities at West Center include a ramada, kitchenette, restrooms, and barbecues.

The GVR Tennis Club has 472 members. The club includes five leagues and hosts tournaments and socials.

Click HERE for information on the GVR Tennis Club, including court availability and reservations.

GVR Pickleball Club

The GVR Pickleball Club has over 1,100 members and plays on 36 pickleball courts at three locations: GVR Pickleball Center, East Center, and Canoa Ranch. The club manages scheduled play, classes, and court reservations on a daily basis year-around for its club members, as well as GVR members.

GVR members who are not part of the Pickleball Club can still enjoy the game. Courts are available through court reservations and designated open play times. Whether you’re brand new to pickleball, have played a bit before, or want to introduce family and friends to the game, the guide below offers a quick overview of how to find court time and start playing.

Note: Court shoes designed for outdoor courts (non-marking) are required.

East Center (8 courts) 6am–8:45pm

Just Want to Rally? Looking to bring friends or family to the courts for some casual hitting, without worrying about keeping score or following official rules? Court 1 at the East Center is set aside for this purpose from 6–8pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Casual play guidelines:

• Play involves hitting the ball back and forth with rules and scoring optional.
• Ideal for trying the sport or playing casually with friends and family, or for rehabilitation.
• Members may drop in for casual play. If others are waiting, invite them to join for casual, non-competitive play.

To reserve a casual play court:

• Go to the GVR Pickleball Club’s website https://www.gvrpickleball.org/
• Click on the Non-Club Member Sign-Ups and Court Resv tab 
• Enter your last name, GVR number, and email address, then click login
• You are now on the Club’s Court Reservation System, Pickleball Plus. On the blue side bar, find Courts and click on it
• Find- Select a Court Center, then click on the drop-down box to select Casual East Center. Note: Casual Play reservations are available on W, F, and Saturday at 6 pm and are identified on the calendar as a green button 
• Select your desired day and click on the green button to reserve Court #1 East Center 
• Per GVR request: if you’re on the court and see others waiting, invite them to join for casual, non-competitive play

Pickleball paddles are available at the East Center courts, if needed.

Canoa Ranch (4 courts) 7am–dusk

Open play occurs here every day of the week. Open play is for all skill levels from beginners to more advanced players. 

Open play process:

• Place your paddle in the ‘paddle queue’ outside the fence of Court 1.
• When a court is available, the next four players in the ‘paddle queue’ take the court.
• Each group of four players finishes one game and then leaves the court for the next four players.
• If there are no paddles in the ‘paddle queue’, then players may continue to play on the court.

GVR Pickleball Center (24 courts) 6am–dusk

Check the court schedule on the club website, as there is both open play and court reservations at the GVR Pickleball Center. Click this link to the club’s website to see the court schedules: Pickleball | Green Valley Recreation Pickleball Club.       

GVR beginner pickleball classes

If you are interested in learning how to play pickleball, register for the GVR Pickleball 101 class. These beginner classes are offered October through April. Look for details, times, and dates of these classes in the fall GVR catalog.

NEW! Private Pickleball Lessons

Sign up for personalized coaching to improve your game with instruction tailored to your individual goals. Whether you’re brand new to the game, looking to sharpen fundamentals, or preparing for tournament or league play, private lessons provide focused attention and customized drills to help you progress faster.

Private Lesson: One-on-one (1 player) 90 minutes $40
Personalized coaching, skill development and customized drills for players who want fast, individualized improvement.

Semi-Private Lesson: Small Group (2 players) 90 minutes $35 per person 
Shared instruction, focused drills and live play feedback for friends or couples learning together

Small Group Lesson: Group (3–6 players) 90 minutes $25 per person 
Group drills, strategy, teamwork and game scenarios for recreational players, league prep, social learning.

By appointment only – contact Suzanne Remington at 520-330-2655 or azpickleballchick@gmail.com.