Hill Recreation Area · Novato, CA
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Can I play today?
Official City of Novato page says reservations for pickleball courts are not required for individuals and courts are open for drop-in play on a first-come, first-served basis.
Official City of Novato page says individual pickleball reservations are not required, while field or court rentals for leagues or tournaments use the city rental inquiry path.
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Access
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Reservation
Official booking link
Official City of Novato page says individual pickleball reservations are not required, while field or court rentals for leagues or tournaments use the city rental inquiry path.
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Hours
Court-specific public hours are not posted on the checked official Hill Recreation Area page; verify current posted schedules before leaving.
Court play windows can be narrower than park hours; use both before leaving.
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Location
Hill Recreation Area, Novato, CA
Address or map pin is listed.
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Lines & nets
Dedicated court lines
Official City of Novato page lists pickleball courts but does not separately describe net setup, so verify on site.
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Amenities
Lights: not listed
Official City of Novato page lists six pickleball courts, portable restrooms near Hill Gymnasium, a drinking fountain and bottle filler near the sports courts, picnic tables, EV parking, and walking path.
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Fees
No casual pickleball court-use fee is posted on the checked official Hill Recreation Area page; league/tournament rental fees are separate.
Official City of Novato page lists electric vehicle parking at Hill Recreation Area.
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Status
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Court count
6 pickleball
Court lines
Dedicated court lines
Access
Location
Pinned location
Official photos
Sources checked 2026-06-28
Play window
Official City of Novato page says reservations for pickleball courts are not required for individuals and courts are open for drop-in play on a first-come, first-served basis.
Park hours
Court-specific public hours are not posted on the checked official Hill Recreation Area page; verify current posted schedules before leaving.
Fee
No casual pickleball court-use fee is posted on the checked official Hill Recreation Area page; league/tournament rental fees are separate.
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2026-06-28
Lights
No lights listed
Restrooms
Restrooms listed
Water
Water listed
Parking
Official City of Novato page lists Hill Recreation Area pickleball courts as public park amenities with first-come drop-in individual play.
Official City of Novato page lists pickleball courts but does not separately describe net setup, so verify on site.
Official City of Novato page lists six pickleball courts, portable restrooms near Hill Gymnasium, a drinking fountain and bottle filler near the sports courts, picnic tables, EV parking, and walking path.
Official City of Novato page lists electric vehicle parking at Hill Recreation Area.
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hours
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lights
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net-detail
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