Pickleball in St. Pete-Clearwater
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America and there is no better place to play than in St. Pete-Clearwater. With 361 days of sunshine, it is always pickleball weather here.
One reason that pickleball is so popular is that it is so easy to play. All you need to start is a pickleball paddle, a ball, a court and some friends to play with. Read on for a guide of the best places to play, and even stay, for the ultimate St. Pete-Clearwater pickleball experience. And don’t forget to recharge for your next game at one of America’s Best Beaches!
Popular Places to Play Pickleball in St. Pete-Clearwater
Indoor Courts
Pickleball Kingdom in Pinellas Park is the largest indoor pickleball facility in the St. Pete-Clearwater area. Play on 14 climate-controlled courts and take advantage of free daily lessons by a professional.
Dink House Pickleball in Largo has four premium indoor courts and club amenities including a sauna and cold plunge. The facility is owned and managed by Brandon Anandan, a former pro tennis player.
Also in Largo, Pickle & Pint is an indoor pickleball center that also offers cornhole, ping-pong and other games. Players can relax at the bar with beer, wine, coffee drinks, smoothies, pizzas, quick bites, desserts and more.
Find an expansive sports complex at St. Pete Athletic, located at The Factory in St. Pete’s Warehouse District. Play on 14 indoor professional pickleball courts, along with two padel courts (a Mexican paddle sport) and four ping-pong tables.
At Dill Dinkers Pickleball in St. Pete, players can enjoy 10 modern courts, leagues for all skill levels, individual lessons, group clinics and competitive tournaments year-round.
Outdoor Courts
The largest outdoor pickleball center in St. Pete-Clearwater is found at the Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club in Seminole. Members and visitors can play on 12 courts with nighttime lights. There's also a pro shop and clubhouse.
The Pickleball Academy, also known as Tampa Bay Pickleball, in Oldsmar features 6 indoor, air-conditioned courts. Join a weekly league, sign up for private lessons, take group classes and participate in a tournament.
TradeWinds Resort offers several outdoor pickleball courts where guests can play.
Resorts with Pickleball Courts
St. Pete and Clearwater both have a number of beautiful resorts with pickleball courts on site. So don’t forget to pack your tennis shoes and pickleball paddles in your carry-on on your next trip here! These resorts offer guests places to rest, hydrate and recover before and after their pickleball game. Learn more and explore the properties below:
- SkyBeach Resort, St. Pete
- Sunrise Resort, St. Pete Beach
- Island Grand Beach Resort at Tradewinds Island Resorts, St. Pete Beach
- Isla Del Sol, St. Pete Beach
- Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor
- Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key, Clearwater Beach
Public Parks & Green Spaces With Pickleball Courts
With perfect pickleball weather year round, expect to find some fierce competition on these local St. Pete-Clearwater courts at area parks. Many courts allow drop-ins, but some do require signing up ahead of time.
- Coquina Key Park, St. Pete
- Crescent Lake Park, St. Pete
- Ed Wright Park, Clearwater
- Clearwater Beach Library & Recreation Complex, Clearwater Beach
- Del Oro Park, Clearwater
Find more local pickleball courts throughout Clearwater and St. Pete.
