Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This 42-acre park contains the largest public tennis complex in the city, featuring 10 lighted tennis courts and 6 lighted pickleball courts. New tennis classes are being offered at Poinsettia Park.

Features

• 10 lighted tennis courts
• 6 lighted pickleball courts
• Three lighted softball/baseball fields
• Synthetic turf multi-sport arena field
• Lighted basketball court
• Picnic areas with barbecues (no electrical outlets)
• Playground with separate areas for kids aged 2-5 and 5-12
• Restrooms

The multipurpose field at Poinsettia Community Park reopened in early 2026 following a synthetic turf replacement project. This video highlights community members returning to the field and using the new surface.

Tennis court rules

• The courts are open to all recreational tennis players, except during tennis programs/classes conducted or sponsored by the Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department. The Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to utilize any courts, at any time for programs/classes sponsored or conducted by the department.
• Courts are open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
• Private lessons are prohibited (C.M.C.11.32.030.21)
• Only six tennis balls are permitted to be used on a court 
• Total court use time is strictly limited to a maximum of 90 minutes when others are waiting
• Waiting players must remain in person at the court desired
• No “saving” of courts, your 90 minutes begins when you enter the court
• Only tennis shoes may be worn. If your shoes mark the court, please stop playing immediately
• Only tennis activities are allowed on the courts, unless other activities are permitted by the Parks and Recreation Department
• No dogs allowed (CMC 11.32.030(11,23))
• No skateboarding (CMC 10.58.040)
  
• Exercise courtesy, respect and good sportsmanship while using the courts
• Questions or concerns call (760) 602-4690 or the Carlsbad Police at (760) 931-2197 for non-emergency concerns

Pickleball court rules

• Courts are for pickleball only
• Court lighting is available until 10 p.m. Turn lights on with time dial on light post
• Place paddles in a single line to wait for play
• Social Court 1, 2, 3 and 4, players have a two game maximum. Winners stay but split. Losers rotate off
• Challenge Courts 5 and 6, winners stay until they lose. Losers rotate off
• Over eight players waiting, play shall be four on - four off
• No dogs allowed (C.M.C. Sec. 11.32.030 (11,23))
• No skateboarding (C.M.C. Sec. 10.58.040)
• Private lessons are prohibited (C.M.C. Sec. 11.32.030(21))
• Courts hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (C.M.C. Sec. 11.32.030(9))
• Exercise courtesy, respect and good sportsmanship at all times
• Visit USA Pickleball for more pickleball information