OC · Buena Park, CA
Whitaker Park
7373 San Rafael Dr, Buena Park, CA 90620
Reviewed by VincentLast verified May 18, 2026
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Court details
- Courts
- 3
- Surface
- concrete
- Indoor
- No (outdoor)
- Lights
- Yes
- Nets
- portable
- Fee
- Free
- Reservation
- Drop-in
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk
- Parking
- free lot
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Water
- Yes
- Skill level
- beginner
The local take
Bring your own portable net. Chill neighborhood courts — good for beginners and warm-up rallies.
What it's like to play here
Three court setups at Whitaker Park — pickleball lines striped on tennis, portable nets required. The vibe is neighborhood-casual; rarely crowded, and the slower pace makes it a good place to drag a friend who's never played before.
When to go (and when not to)
- Best: anytime weekday, weekend mornings.
- Avoid: nothing in particular — the courts rarely fill.
How to get there
Off the 5 freeway at Beach Boulevard south, then east on San Rafael. Free park lot.