# How are the court lights activated?

**Category:** Operating Hours & Lights
**Verified:** 2026-05-31
**Canonical:** https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/lighting-activation
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## Quick answer

Automatically activated at dusk by city sensors.

## Detailed answer

The lighting system is photosensor-controlled. When ambient light drops below a safe playing threshold at dusk, the lights turn on automatically without player intervention.

## Related

- https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/lighting-posts