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Portola Springs Community ParkPickleball Venue in Irvine, CA

4.9(208 coach reviews)
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1 coach•From $114 per lesson
Portola Springs Community Park - Pickleball venue🏓Irvine, CA

Outdoor pickleball court in Irvine

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Portola Springs Community Park - Pickleball venue🏓Irvine, CA
Courts
8
Setting
Outdoor
open-air
Parking
On-site

1 pickleball coach at Portola Springs Community Park

Every coach below teaches at Portola Springs Community Park. Pick the one that fits your level - they handle the rest.

Katherine Taylor profile
About Katherine

Hi, I'm Katherine! A lifelong tennis athlete, I've seamlessly transitioned into the world of pickleball as a 4.0 rated player. With my experience, I'm here not just to teach but to help you develop a genuine passion for the game. Let's dive into pickleball together, and I promise, you'll fall in love with it!

What students say...

"My first lesson with Coach Kat exceeded expectations. Her pickleball knowledge is outstanding, and she quickly identified key areas where I could improve. The small, intentional changes she introduced were both effective and easy to implement. She’s incredibly detail‑oriented, and her coaching style is clear, structured, and confidence‑building

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Katherine
From$114per lesson

Katherine

Bio: Hi, I'm Katherine! A lifelong tennis athlete, I've seamlessly transitioned into the world of pickleball as a 4.0 rated player. With my experience, I'm here not just to teach but to help you develop a genuine passion for the game. Let's dive into pickleball together, and I promise, you'll fall in love with it!
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About Portola Springs Community Park

Free public pickleball facility with 8 dedicated outdoor courts, permanent lines and nets, lighted for evening play in Irvine.

When to come
This is one of the busiest venues in the area. Weekday mornings and mid-afternoons are typically your best bet for an open court or a focused lesson.
Amenities
  • On-site parking
  • Outdoor facility
  • Entrance: The entrance to Portola Springs Community Park is located off Portola Parkway, between Pearblossom and Tomato Springs.
Hours

Open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Reservations available 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 4:00 PM-10:00 PM.

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Where you'll play

Portola Springs Community Park - City of Irvine, 900 Tomato Springs, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

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Lessons at Portola Springs Community Park, explained

Lessons at Portola Springs Community Park start at $114 per lesson. The exact price depends on the coach, the session length, and whether you book solo or split a group lesson with friends — and your first lesson is always free.

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Reviews for coaches at Portola Springs Community Park

4.9(208 coach reviews)
Neil M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 28•Verified ✓
The lesson with Katherine was quite helpful, especially in clarifying some strategic aspects of pickleball that I wasn't fully confident about before. Though I think more practice will really help me get comfortable with the techniques covered, I appreciated her calm way of explaining things. Honestly, her approach felt straightforward and tailored without being overly intense, which is nice. Still, I’m hopeful that with continued lessons, I’ll be able to solidify what we discussed and improve further. If you’re considering a lesson, Katherine’s method is worth trying out.
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Farrokh M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Katherine is a 5-star pickleball coach, hands down! Her teaching style is clear, patient, and incredibly effective. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, Katherine tailors each session to meet your specific needs, always providing feedback that’s both constructive and encouraging. If you’re looking for a coach who will challenge you, cheer you on, and make pickleball fun—Katherine is the one! Highly recommend!
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Sedighe B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 26•Verified ✓
Really, I found Katherine's lesson to be quite good, actually. She covered the basics in a clear way and was pretty helpful overall. Still, I think a few more detailed drills could make the lesson even more effective, but I definitely left with a better understanding of some key techniques. If you're somewhat familiar with pickleball and want a straightforward, solid lesson, Katherine's a good choice.
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Jean D.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 18•Verified ✓
That was a pretty useful lesson, especially since we concentrated on serving and understanding how a 2 on 2 game works along with the point system. Still, I think I could spend more time on my lob and overhead shots, and maybe get a clearer picture of the point system when playing with three players. Katherine’s approach helps to clarify game mechanics, which makes me hopeful about future lessons.
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Vahid A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Katherine’s lesson was quite good. She’s a great instructor, and I left feeling like I gained some useful tips, especially on my positioning and paddle control. Though I still need more learning, I think further practice will help me feel more confident. Still, the lesson provided practical insights I can carry into open play, and I’d be open to trying another to keep that progress going.
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Sedighe B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 26•Verified ✓
I’d say Katherine’s lesson was quite good, actually. She explained techniques clearly and covered the basics in a straightforward way, which was helpful. Still, I think a few more detailed drills could have made the lesson even more effective, but I left with a better grasp of some key techniques. Still, I’d be open to trying another lesson with her to see how things develop.
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Kathy H.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Kat is an outstanding coach! Her use of motion analogies were a game changer, she broke things down in a way that was easy to understand and apply right away. She’s extremely patient, positive and encouraging which made the whole lesson enjoyable and productive. I saw immediate improvement and left feeling more confident in my game. Highly recommend!
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Brandon N.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
My first lesson with Coach Kat exceeded expectations. Her pickleball knowledge is outstanding, and she quickly identified key areas where I could improve. The small, intentional changes she introduced were both effective and easy to implement. She’s incredibly detail‑oriented, and her coaching style is clear, structured, and confidence‑building
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Dara S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
Absolutely loved playing in Laguna Beach and hiring Kat to teach me a few tricks and tips! I had the opportunity to play at a few different courts and meet some pretty nice and fun players! I definitely improved my game and will recommend Kat to anyone who is a beginner or a long time player who wants to improve their game! A great experience!
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Trevessa T.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
What stood out most was playing a coached game and having another set of eyes on my playing, which made the session really enjoyable. Katherine’s guidance adds a fresh perspective to the court and makes learning fun. If you want to improve your pickleball skills while having a great time, her lessons are definitely worth trying out! 👏
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Jalene B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Her patients really stand out in the lesson, showing genuine care for their progress. Though I think with a bit better play on my part, I could make more consistent shots. Still, Katherine's approach makes it feel quite natural to pick up new skills. I’ll probably keep working with her as I see real improvement.
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Vahid A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
The lesson was quite helpful, especially since she went into detail about key pickleball techniques, which I appreciated. Still, I think learning more about shot placement could really improve my game further. Katherine's approach feels measured and practical, and I’ll probably try another lesson soon.
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Alyazia A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
The lesson with Katherine was pretty fun, and I picked up some quick pointers. She was really good at explaining, and I feel like I learned a lot without it being too overwhelming. Definite train with Katherine if you want a calm, clear approach to pickleball.
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DragosVerified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
What stood out in this lesson was Katherine’s clear guidance and helpful feedback on my form. I’m learning a lot and can see real improvement in my game. If you want to boost your pickleball skills, her lessons are definitely worth trying out.
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Neil M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 28•Verified ✓
The lesson was quite fun, and I enjoyed learning to pet the dog! Though I still need to work on dropping after smash, Katherine's guidance made it quite helpful. Still, I think I’ll keep practicing and see how much I can improve with her help.
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Trevessa T.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
I had a great first lesson with Katherine. She was quick to analyze and correct some bad form that I had picked up. She explains correct technique very well, and made the lesson fun with different drills. I look forward to our next lesson.
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Lynda H.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
I could not have chosen a better coach than Katherine. Being completely new to pickle ball, we started with the basics. She was patient but also had a keen eye for what corrections I needed to make. Can’t wait for my next lesson.
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Isabel M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Katherine was awesome! She was able to spot where I needed help right away and helped me fix it. When I resisted the adjustments she came up with different ways to tech me muscle memory. Can’t wait for next lesson
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Ethan R.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Kat is excellent! She makes training and doing drills actually enjoyable so I never dread going to Lessons. If you’re looking for someone who is skilled but also makes things fun I would highly recommend Kat.
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Tami W.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Kat is an amazing and talented coach. She’s able is able to break things down in a way that’s easy to understand and implement. I always end my lesson feeling like my game has noticeably improved.
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Neil M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 28•Verified ✓
My 8 year old daughter looks forward to and loves her pickleball lessons with Coach Katherine. And she has improved her play in a short amount of time. I can’t recommend coach Katherine enough!
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Matt .Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 19•Verified ✓
Very good! I appreciate Katherine, she did a great job teaching the rules, holding the bat, hitting and controlling the ball. I enjoyed the first lesson and I look forward to the next one.
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Kerri J.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Everything was great! Loved our instructor Katherine Taylor. She was so professional, informative, and patient with us. She is an EXCELLENT teacher. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 🩷
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Tracy K.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
We had a family group lesson. Kathleen was great and worked with all of us. She inspired us to continue to learn and play the game. We will be back!
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Rolla S.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I was a nervous beginner, but Katherine was so easy to take lessons with, she paces the training well and is so encouraging! Glad I chose her!
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Christine B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Great lesson! Really helping me to improve my serve and dink so far. Highly recommend if you’re looking to start or improve your fundamentals.
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Tania S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
My husband and I had such a great time learning from Katherine. She made the lesson so fun and gave us many tips on how to step up our game!
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frank k.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Coach Katherine is awesome. I bought 10 lessons from her. She and Eric have prepared me to go out there to play pickleball. 🤩 Good fun. 😃
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Deborah O.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Katherine was the perfect coach for my first lesson. Can’t wait to work with her again. She is professional, fun and easy to work with.
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Faith D.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Katherine is an excellent coach! I learned so much from her. She was very thorough and went at a pace that was perfect for my level.
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Sunnary B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 12•Verified ✓
Katherine is super nice and kid friendly and know what she is doing . My kids love her, and they will see every week 😊
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Matt .Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 19•Verified ✓
I underwent Surgery on June 24, 2024 and currently recovering. I will not be able to continue my subscription.
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Savanah T.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 8•Verified ✓
My sister and I had a great lesson! We have never played pickleball before and have already learned so much!!
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Faraz V.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Perfect coach, extremely enthusiastic to teach, fun, very efficient. You learn a lot in even one session.
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Natalie D.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Coach Kat was great!! She’s so fun and motivating. I can’t wait to get out there to play with confidence
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stanley w.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Katherine is a great coach, she makes teaching and playing so much fun! Definitely recommend her!
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Nina T.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
She was excellent, great instructor and very patient! I definitely recommend her!!
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Tami M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Wonderful personalized instruction! Took us to the next level in just one session!
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Penny .Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Katherine is a great coach. She takes the time to explain what needs to be done. 
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Cynthia L.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Lesson was great, very positive bd good takeaways. Looking forward to next week.
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Robert S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Great energy and worked really well with my wife and me to learn the game.
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Neil M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 28•Verified ✓
Katherine continues to be the best! My daughter loves the lessons!
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Rebecca C.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Such a great first lesson. Can’t wait for the next one!!!
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Kevin C.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Great patient instructor. Hoping to break bad habits.
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Bryan C.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
The first lesson was great. Looking forward to more.
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Jalene B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Best coast in SoCal. I highly recommend her!
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Neil M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 28•Verified ✓
Another excellent lesson. Thank you Coach!
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Taylor B.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Very attentive and gave great feedback
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Kevin C.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Great instructor and very patient!
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Shelby F.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Had a great first lesson.
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Aristotle Q.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
she’s a great coach!!
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Kevin C.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Excellent instructor.
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Jalene B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Kathrine is great!
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Stephen .Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 26•Verified ✓
Excellent session
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Stephen .Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 26•Verified ✓
Was excellent
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Ghada B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 8•Verified ✓
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Kathy S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
She was able to put together a last minute lesson covering participants with varying skill levels. It was a fun and informative lesson
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Teri M.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
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