Riverside Park Pickleball has 6 beautiful courts at the bottom level of the park. These are public courts that cannot be reserved. They are first come first served, and open from sun up to sun down. People play on pretty much any day of the year that is playable. The courts are public and the community is managed by a group of volunteers.

1. Open Play Rotation (NYC Parks Site): Courts are first-come, first-served. When full, paddles form stacks of four. Games are 4 OFF / 4 ON. Play to 11 win by 2 (or 9 win by 2 if 5+ stacks / 20+ players are waiting).
2. Paddle Queue Etiquette: Place paddles in the next available spot. Players may stack together. Incomplete stacks may be filled by others. Do not move someone’s paddle without permission and do not hold multiple spots.
3. Be Ready & Keep It Moving: Monitor when your stack is up and be ready to play. If you leave a full stack, help find a replacement so games aren’t delayed.
4. Advanced / Challenge Court: When fewer than 5 stacks are waiting, one court may be designated for stronger play with a separate queue. Format may be standard rotation or Winners Stay (max two games).
5. Doubles When Busy: If players are waiting, games are Doubles only. When no one is waiting, Singles, drilling, and instruction are welcome.
6. Community First: We’re an inclusive, volunteer-based group. Advanced players adjust when partnering with beginners. Help with setup/cleanup, consider donating balls or supplies.