Listings last checked Oct 28, 2026
There are 5 class listings in Irvine, with listed prices from $40–$490. 3 are one-off workshops. 2 are recurring. Last verified Oct 28, 2026.
From 5 listed starting prices on this page (free classes excluded).
Prices change — confirm the current price with the venue before booking.
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Portola Springs Community Park
Price note: $490 per team per season (maximum 8 players per team; minimum 2 men and 2 women)
Book this class on Portola Springs Community Park's sitePortola Springs Community Park
Price note: From $95 per lesson; exact price depends on session length and whether the lesson is solo or shared
Book this class on Portola Springs Community Park's siteColony Park
Price note: From $130 per lesson; exact price depends on session length and whether you book solo or split a group lesson
Book this class on Colony Park's siteColonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park
Price note: From $80 per lesson; exact price depends on session length and whether you book solo or split a group lesson
Book this class on Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park's siteMerage Jewish Community Center of Orange County
Price note: Per 60-minute session: group (3-10 players) $40, semi-private (2 players) $70, private (1 player) $110. Multi-session packages: group 5 for $175 / 10 for $325 / 20 for $600; semi-private 5 for $325 / 10 for $600 / 20 for $1,100; private 5 for $525 / 10 for $1,100 / 20 for $1,900. Rates as published on the JCC's own pickleball lessons page.
Book this class on Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County's siteNo classes match those filters.
| Class | Price | Duration | Level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine Team Pickleball (ITP) League | $490 ($490 per team per season (maximum 8 players per team; minimum 2 men and 2 women)) | — | Intermediate | Intermediate (3.5-rated) players who want structured team league play |
| Pickleball Lessons with Coach Joshua Yoo | $95 (From $95 per lesson; exact price depends on session length and whether the lesson is solo or shared) | — | All levels | Adults and seniors from beginner to expert who want private coaching |
| Pickleball Lessons with Coach Andrew Nguyen | $130 (From $130 per lesson; exact price depends on session length and whether you book solo or split a group lesson) | — | All levels | Beginners through competitive players who want private coaching |
| Pickleball Lessons with Coach Roberto | $80 (From $80 per lesson; exact price depends on session length and whether you book solo or split a group lesson) | — | All levels | Beginner and intermediate players who want private coaching |
| Pickleball Lessons at Merage JCC | $40–$110 (Per 60-minute session: group (3-10 players) $40, semi-private (2 players) $70, private (1 player) $110. Multi-session packages: group 5 for $175 / 10 for $325 / 20 for $600; semi-private 5 for $325 / 10 for $600 / 20 for $1,100; private 5 for $525 / 10 for $1,100 / 20 for $1,900. Rates as published on the JCC's own pickleball lessons page.) | 1 hour | All levels | Beginners through advanced players who want coached pickleball instruction in a private, semi-private, or small-group format |
| Provider | Level | Price from | Classes | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County | All levels | $40 | 1 | — |
| Portola Springs Community Park | All levels, Intermediate | $95 | 2 | — |
| Colony Park | All levels | $130 | 1 | — |
| Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park | All levels | $80 | 1 | — |
No listing here is labelled beginner, so this covers all pickleball classes in Irvine. Of the 5 pickleball classes in Irvine with a published price, the typical (median) starting price is $95, ranging from $40 to $490. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Often, yes — introductory clinics and "try it" sessions almost always supply paddles and balls, and there is no reason to buy your own before your first lesson. Ongoing series and leagues are more mixed, and the listing or the department's page will say what is provided.
"Beginner", "Intro" and "101" all mean no experience assumed, and they are the right entry point even if you have played a few casual games. "Skills and drills" and "intermediate" assume you can already sustain a rally and are working on shot selection and positioning. If you are unsure, start at the lower level.
Yes. Parks departments run youth and teen programmes alongside adult ones, and many also run senior-specific sessions during weekday mornings, which tend to be slower and more social than the evening adult classes. Age ranges are listed on each activity, and classes marked 18+ or 50+ are usually enforced at registration.
Pickleball has the lowest fitness barrier of any racket sport — the court is small, the ball is slow, and doubles means you cover less ground. If you can walk briskly for half an hour you can play. The main adjustment for older players is the non-volley zone rule, which keeps players from camping at the net and is the reason the game stays gentle on knees and shoulders.
Pickleball is the easiest racket sport to start and the hardest to stop. The court is a third the size of a tennis court, the paddle is light, and the ball moves slowly enough that you can actually watch it. Most people are rallying within twenty minutes of their first lesson.
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