Charlotte County lists pickleball at 14 parks, but most of those courts share lines with tennis. The two places to know are South County Regional Park in Punta Gorda, the only county park with dedicated courts (8 lighted, plus 8 shared), and PicklePlex, a nonprofit with 24 outdoor courts on the college campus that is open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. County rec centers add cheap indoor play for a $2 drop in.
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.
The county's flagship pickleball spot at 670 Cooper Street: 8 dedicated lighted courts plus 8 multi purpose courts shared with tennis. Peace River Picklers runs a free Pickleball 101 class here on Saturday mornings.
16 multi purpose courts shared with tennis at 3460 N Access Road, the largest shared count in the county. The rec center gym here is also set up for indoor pickleball.
8 multi purpose courts shared with tennis at 19333 Quesada Ave, next to the Franz Ross YMCA.
8 multi purpose courts shared with tennis at 20499 Edgewater Drive.
8 multi purpose courts shared with tennis at 25555 Sandhill Blvd in the Deep Creek area.
8 multi purpose courts shared with tennis at 27420 Voyageur Drive.
Waterfront county park at 4500 Harbor Blvd with 4 multi purpose courts shared with tennis, plus a beach, pool, and rec center.
City waterfront park on Charlotte Harbor with pickleball courts being refurbished with new fencing, resurfacing, and a new layout. Check the city project page for status before visiting.
Nonprofit pickleball center with 24 outdoor courts at 26300 Airport Road on the Florida SouthWestern State College campus, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Play requires a membership or day pass through a free PlexPass account. Leagues, clinics, tournaments, and an academy.
County rec center at 6961 San Casa Drive with a gym lined for 4 indoor courts. Drop in is $2, a six month pass is $40, and an annual pass is $75.
County rec center gym with a renovated wood floor set up for indoor pickleball. Same $2 drop in and $75 annual pass. Check the activity calendar for open gym pickleball times.
Local club with a $20 annual membership that runs leagues, skills and drills, and social play. Its free Pickleball 101 intro class meets Saturdays 8:30 to 10 a.m. at South County Regional Park.
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It is the only county park with dedicated pickleball courts, 8 of them lighted, plus 8 more shared courts. It is also where Peace River Picklers runs a free Saturday beginner class, so it is the easiest place to find a game.
Deep Creek, Harbour Heights, Franz Ross, Gaines, and Tringali all list multi purpose courts with tennis lines. Expect to share space and bring a portable net if you are not sure one will be set up.
With 24 dedicated courts open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, it is the biggest pickleball facility in the region. Set up a free PlexPass account first, then buy a day pass or membership in the booking app.
The City of Punta Gorda is rebuilding the Gilchrist Park pickleball courts. Check the city's project page before heading to the waterfront.
South County Regional Park at 670 Cooper Street has 8 dedicated lighted pickleball courts plus 8 shared courts, the top public spot in the city. PicklePlex of Punta Gorda on Airport Road adds 24 dedicated courts for members and day pass holders.
Charlotte County lists shared pickleball courts at Franz Ross Park (8), William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park (8), and Port Charlotte Beach Park (4). All share lines with tennis, so there are no dedicated courts in Port Charlotte itself.
Yes. The Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center in Englewood has a gym lined for 4 indoor courts, and Tringali Park Recreation Center's gym is also set up for indoor pickleball. Drop in at county rec centers is $2, or $75 for an annual pass.
Charlotte County does not list a fee for its outdoor park courts, and county rec centers charge $2 per drop in. PicklePlex requires a membership or day pass, and Peace River Picklers charges $20 a year.
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