About
Located in the heart of the California desert on the border of Palm desert and Indian wells lies an adult playground for all to enjoy during the winter months where the average temperature is in the 70’s and 80’s. Pickleball is wildly popular here and the sport is a part of many players’ regular healthy routine and lifestyle.
We provide 21 beautiful PPA approved Pickleball Courts and 1 Tennis court for our guests to come and battle it out, make new friends and get some great exercise. Perhaps you can take a clinic to improve your game or sign up for an upcoming tournament? We also have Round robin play, Weekly league play and Camps as well.
Our beautiful outdoor facility provides designated courts for all levels of play from beginner to advanced. We also have challenge courts for all levels to test your skills and we have daily open play for all to enjoy. While you’re waiting for a game, you can relax, catch up with fellow players and enjoy a cold beverage or snack in our spectator area under the shaded sails overlooking all of the courts.
Our Mission
Empowering our community to embrace active living, camaraderie, and the joy of Pickleball in the heart of the Palm Desert. Our mission is to create a vibrant outdoor Pickleball Facility that fosters fitness, fun and friendship, welcoming players of all ages and skill levels to share in the thrill of the game under the warm desert sun.
Wind Screens
Our 6ft sunken courts are also equipped with wind screens, preventing wind from favoring any side
Day & Night
Our courts are illuminated with modern LED lighting for maximum visibility & nighttime enjoyment
Net & Lines
Featuring permanent net & lines facing north/south so all you have to do is make a reservation
We are a sponsored Selkirk facility
About the Owners
Miles Pelky
Miles’ journey into Pickleball began by chance during a visit to a longtime friend who had relocated from San Diego to Florida. After more than a decade without seeing each other, Miles and his wife, Uta, finally made the trip to reconnect. When asked what the plan was for the day, his friend replied, “We’re going to play Pickleball.” Borrowing shoes and a paddle, Miles stepped onto the court, and within the first ten minutes, he was completely hooked.
Back home in San Diego, he began joining drop-in games on weekends around North County. His passion quickly grew, leading him to play regularly at his local country club, where he also assisted the coach whenever possible.
During Covid, Miles and Uta purchased a small getaway in the Coachella Valley. Their community had four pickleball courts, and it was there that his love for the game deepened. He completed an online certification course to teach beginner and intermediate players and began offering lessons in their Indio community.
Not long after, Miles started coaching at an indoor pickleball facility in Palm Desert. There, he learned about a set of old, unused tennis courts behind the Embassy Suites hotel. Curious, he and Uta went to see them—and that visit sparked a new idea. Together, they partnered with the hotel to renovate the space, transforming it into a welcoming pickleball destination that now attracts players from near and far to experience the desert’s vibrant pickleball community.
Check out a fun song Miles created for those snowbirds!
Uta Hamblen
Uta discovered her love for Pickleball a few years ago in North County San Diego, where she began playing several times a week with Miles and a close-knit group of friends at their local country club. What started as a casual hobby quickly grew into one of her favorite ways to stay active, connect with others, and share plenty of laughs on the court.
When Uta and Miles began spending more time at their winter home in Indio, she continued to play at the community courts and became an active part of the Coachella Valley’s growing pickleball scene. Known for her friendly energy and welcoming spirit, Uta has a natural ability to make new players feel comfortable and at home on the court.
As Miles stepped into coaching at an indoor pickleball facility in Palm Desert, Uta was right there beside him—greeting guests, helping to organize events, and always ready to jump in for a game when a fourth was needed. Her presence and involvement extended beyond the court when she and Miles discovered the unused tennis courts behind the Embassy Suites hotel. Together, they worked with the hotel to renovate the space and transform it into a vibrant Pickleball destination—creating a welcoming haven where players from all over can experience the unique spirit of the desert’s Pickleball community.