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Pickleball

Updated: Apr 21, 2026

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Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.

  • Pickleball can be played both indoors and outdoors on a badminton-sized court using a slightly modified tennis net.
  • It is played as doubles or singles with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.
  • The sport has many physical and social benefits.
  • Park Locator - Pickleball Courts (Indoor and Outdoor)

Indoor Open Play

Two adults playing pickleball

April 2026 Pickleball Calendar
Optimist will not have open play starting April 18.
May 2026 Pickleball Calendar
All Community Centers will be closed on Monday, May 25.

Players interested in playing indoors should be aware of the following program details:

  • There will be a paddle holder system for court rotations or a sign-in sheet.
  • You will be asked to complete a registration form and sign a waiver when you purchase the pass. Complete a registration form ahead of time for ease.
  • Please bring exact change or a credit card to make payment. We may be unable to provide a change. If an exact change is not provided, we will place a credit on your account for future use. Learn more about indoor open-play pickleball costs.
Community Center Address Open Play Schedule
Abbotts Creek
9950 Durant Road, Raleigh, NC 27614
 Schedule
Brier Creek 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617 Schedule
Green Road 4201 Green Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604 Schedule
John Chavis Memorial Park 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601 Schedule
Lake Lynn 7921 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 Schedule
Laurel Hills 3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 Schedule
Lions Park 516 Dennis Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604 Schedule
Method Road 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 Schedule
Millbrook Exchange 1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615 Schedule
Optimist 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609 Schedule
Tarboro Road 121 North Tarboro Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610 Schedule
Worthdale 1001 Cooper Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610 Schedule

Outdoor Courts

Pickleball court
LocationCourtsLightsNotes
Baileywick Park
9501 Baileywick Road		6YesAvailable Monday - Friday 12 - 4 p.m., Saturday 3 - 9 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Please check the Baileywick Park page for Holiday schedules
Carolina Pines Park
2305 Lake Wheeler Rd		4YesTennis courts with pickleball lines - need to bring of borrow a net
Carolina Pines Schedule
Fred Fletcher Park
514 Method Road		2NoTennis courts with pickleball lines
Fred Fletcher Park Schedule
Jaycee Park
2405 Wade Ave		2YesTennis courts with pickleball lines
Jaycee Park Schedule
Method Community Park
514 Method Road		6YesPermanent courts - Drop in only, no reservations
North Hills Park
100 Chowan Circle		6YesPermanent courts - Drop in only, no reservations
Powell Drive Park
740 Powell Drive		2YesTennis courts with pickleball lines
Powell Drive Park Schedule
Roberts Park
1300 E. Martin St.		2YesTennis courts with pickleball lines
Roberts Park Schedule
Sanderford Road Park
2623 Sanderford Road		10YesPermanent courts
Sanderford Road Schedule
Southgate Park
1801 Proctor Street		2NoBasketball courts with pickleball lines - need to bring your own net
Tarboro Road Park
121 N. Tarboro Street		2YesTennis courts with pickleball lines
Tarboro Road Schedule

Outdoor Pickleball Courts Map

Pickleball Clinics

Join us at one of our Community Centers for our Pickleball Clinic offerings!

Learn more about Pickleball Clinics on RecLink

FAQs

How much does indoor open-play pickleball cost?

  • A four-month pass costs $15.
    Passes expire four months from the date of purchase and can be used to enter any available session.
  • A single session pass costs $3.
  • Nets and pickleballs are provided. A limited number of paddles are available at each site for participants to borrow.

What are the rules of open-play pickleball?

Learn more about the Raleigh Parks Pickleball Guidelines.

How can I stay up to date on pickleball?

Sign up to receive pickleball updates to your email inbox with MyRaleigh subscriptions.

Resources

 

RecLink Registration

Park Locator - Pickleball Court Locations (Indoor and Outdoor)

Pickleball Court Reservation Form

Pickleball League Reschedule Form

Contact

 

Pickleball@raleighnc.gov

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