OC · Lake Forest, CA

Deerpath Community Park

400 Hastings Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Reviewed by VincentLast verified May 18, 2026
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Court details

Courts
8
Surface
concrete
Indoor
No (outdoor)
Lights
No
Nets
permanent
Fee
Free
Reservation
Drop-in
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Parking
free lot
Restrooms
Yes
Water
Yes
Skill level
all

The local take

Reopened Nov 2023 next to the Rec Center — eight dedicated courts plus walking trails make it family-friendly.

What it's like to play here

Eight dedicated pickleball courts at Deerpath Community Park in Lake Forest, which the city reopened in November 2023 next to the Recreation Center. Free, walk-on, permanent nets. The court surface is essentially brand-new and the surrounding park has walking trails — easy to make this a half-day family destination rather than just a court visit.

No lights, so plan around daylight.

When to go (and when not to)

  • Best: weekday late morning, weekend mornings.
  • Avoid: evenings (no lights).

How to get there

Off the 5 freeway at Bake Parkway east, then south on Trabuco to Hastings. Free park lot.