# How long can I hold onto a lost paddle at the pickleball and paddle tennis courts?

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**Verified:** 2026-06-04
**Canonical:** https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/lost-paddle-holding-policy-duration
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## Quick answer

30 days

## Detailed answer

If you find a lost paddle at the pickleball and paddle tennis courts, you can hold onto it for 30 days. After 30 days, the paddle will be donated to a local charity. Please make sure to check with the court staff to confirm that the paddle has not been claimed by its owner. If you are the owner of a lost paddle, please contact the court staff to arrange for its return. The court staff will also provide you with a claim form to fill out and return to the court. The claim form must be returned within 7 days of receiving it. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the court staff.

## Related

- https://culvercitypickleballcourts.com/knowledge/lost-paddles-holding