Wattle Reserve
76 Wattle Ave, Hove SA 5048, Australia, SA
Outdoor shared
4.6 ★ (92 Google reviews)
Photo: Bryan McGlade
About Wattle Reserve
Wattle Reserve in Hove is a public beachside park managed by the City of Holdfast Bay, situated close to the Adelaide coastline. The reserve includes pickleball courts as part of a broader mix of outdoor sport facilities that also includes a half tennis court, volleyball and basketball. All sports at the reserve are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis with no booking needed.
The courts are popular, particularly on weekday and weekend mornings, and players sometimes have to wait for a free court even when arriving early. The reserve is well maintained by the council and includes free public toilets (disability-accessible), BBQs, sheltered picnic tables, a playground and seating, making it a practical spot for a morning of play followed by time at nearby Hove beach.
Court Details
Booking Not required, turn up and play
Features & Amenities
🚻 Toilets
🅿️ Parking
Opening Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Closed
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Closed
What Visitors Say
Nancy loquinario-Stephens
3 weeks ago
Very nice and big reserve where you can play tennis or pickleball. Downside is that we have to travel 40 minutes to play pickleball because no pickleball court near our place. And everytime we arrive at 7:30 or even 7 am there's always…
UMESH SHETTY
a year ago
Beautiful Place on Holiday Mood For Jogging, Strolling, Surfing Swimming, Cycling, Green Grass Carpet Fenced Playground for Kids, Basketball, Half Tennis Court, Table & Bench , Clean BBQ , Washroom Well Maintained, Clean Drinking Water…
Subodh
a year ago
Tha park is perfect for parties! It has plenty of well-maintained BBQ facilities, spacious picnic areas, and shade, making it ideal for gatherings with family and friends. The park is also very pet-friendly, so it's great to bring your dog…
Good to Know
- ▹ A safe road crossing connects the reserve to Hove beach if you want to cool off after a game.
- ▹ Dog bag dispensers are available on site. Dogs are welcome in the park area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to play?
Yes. Wattle Reserve is a public park with free access to all sport facilities including the pickleball courts. No booking is required.
How busy does it get?
The courts are popular and can be occupied even if you arrive at 7am, especially on weekends. Arriving early gives the best chance of getting on quickly.
What facilities are at the reserve?
The reserve has free public toilets (including disability access), BBQs, sheltered picnic tables, a fenced playground with shade sails, drinking water and seating. On-street parking is available nearby.
Where exactly is it?
Wattle Reserve is at 100 Esplanade (also listed as 76 Wattle Ave), Hove SA 5048, south of Glenelg along the Holdfast Bay coast.
Location
Venue Information
Venue Type
outdoor
Facility
shared
Google Rating
4.6 ★
Location
SA
Your Visit
- ✓ Outdoor courts
- ✓ Free to enter
- ✓ No booking needed — just turn up
- ✓ Toilets on site
- ✓ Parking available
Nearby Pickleball Courts
The Lights Community and Sports Centre
244 - 270 East Parkway Corner Hampstead Road and, 244-270 East Pkwy, Lightsview SA 5085, Australia
★ 4.6
Information sourced from public data including Google Places. Contact the venue directly to confirm current opening hours, pricing and availability.