Ceres Courier (local news) confirms Ochoa Park (formerly planned as Eastgate Park, renamed for late councilman Guillermo Ochoa), a ~$2.1M ARPA-funded renovation adding pickleball courts, basketball half-courts, and a shade structure; grand opening held September 12, 2024. Court count not stated in coverage.
Our picks from the pickleball buying guides — chosen editorially, never by the venue and never by spend.
Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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Beginner paddles · Best starter feel
JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Ochoa Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Ochoa Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Ochoa Park is open to the public at no charge.
Ochoa Park is located at Eastgate Boulevard and Kiwi Drive, Ceres, CA.
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