Gainesville just got serious about pickleball. In February 2026 the city opened 8 new lighted courts used only for pickleball at Tom Petty Park, part of a $2.6 million park renovation. Abby Wambach Park adds 6 courts striped on its basketball courts and stays open until 11:30 p.m. For organized play, the 300 Club runs open sessions five days a week for a $3 guest fee and the county's Sports and Events Center hosts indoor pickleball nights. Here is where to play in Alachua County.
Court counts come straight from the official city and county parks pages. Where a page confirms courts but not a number, we say so instead of guessing.
8 brand new courts used only for pickleball at 501 NE 16th Ave., with LED lighting, new seating, and shade structures. Opened February 2026. Park hours are dawn to dusk, and the city notes some work is still wrapping up so portions may close at times.
Two full size basketball courts striped for 6 pickleball courts at 4501 SW 20th Ave., plus sand volleyball, turf fields, and dog parks. Open 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily.
Pickleball and tennis courts in the Generations Play Zone at 5701 NW 34th Blvd., next to the Senior Recreation Center, with shaded viewing and a pavilion. Open dawn to dusk. The city page does not give a pickleball court count.
Alachua County's big sports park at 14100 NW 32nd Ave. has a pickleball court marked inside the basketball court, plus tennis, ball fields, and a fitness trail. Bring your own net.
The City of Alachua's main rec complex at 14300 NW 146th Terrace with outdoor basketball and pickleball courts, a gym, and lighted athletic facilities. Call (386) 462-0145 for hours and court count.
Swim and tennis club at 3715 NW 12th Ave. with 7 pickleball courts plus 4 more lined on a tennis court. All levels open play runs five days a week, with a $3 guest fee or a $25 unlimited monthly pass.
The county's 120,000 square foot indoor venue at Celebration Pointe hosts Open Pickleball Nights on scheduled dates from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with six or more courts, $5 per player and $10 paddle rental.
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The eight dedicated lighted courts opened in early 2026, but the city says work is still wrapping up and portions of the courts may close at times, so have a backup plan.
Most Gainesville parks are dawn to dusk, but Abby Wambach Park stays open until 11:30 p.m.
The Alachua County Sports and Events Center runs indoor Open Pickleball Nights for $5 on scheduled dates, and the 300 Club has a set open play schedule five days a week for a $3 guest fee.
The county and City of Alachua pages confirm courts but do not list counts or open play times, so call ahead before driving to Jonesville or Hal Brady.
The City of Gainesville has 8 new dedicated courts at Tom Petty Park, 6 courts at Abby Wambach Park, and pickleball courts at Northside Park. For organized play, the 300 Club and the Alachua County Sports and Events Center both run scheduled sessions.
City parks like Tom Petty Park, Abby Wambach Park, and Northside Park are public parks and the city pages do not list a court fee. Private clubs and county indoor nights charge $3 to $5 per visit.
Yes. The Alachua County Sports and Events Center at Celebration Pointe hosts Open Pickleball Nights with six or more indoor courts for $5 per player, with paddles available to rent.
Tom Petty Park's dedicated courts and the 300 Club have nets in place. At shared courts like Rotary Park at Jonesville, where pickleball is marked inside the basketball court, plan to bring your own net.
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