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!
New Places to Play Pickleball in St. Pete-Clearwater!
The beautiful St. Pete Pier will be home to several temporary pickleball courts from January 17 - March 16th, 2025. Find the courts near the pier's splash pad. Players of all levels are welcome, and volunteers will be on hand to help newbies learn the game. You can rent a paddle and balls for $5 (it's an additional $5 to play all day). "Pickleball on the Pier" hours will be Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; plus Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Opening on January 11, 2025 will be Dink House, with four state-of-the-art indoor courts on Ulmerton Road in Largo. The facility is owned and managed by Brandon Anandan, a former pro tennis player.
More exciting news for pickleball fans: An expansive 45,000 square foot sports and entertainment complex owned and managed by St. Pete Athletic is expected to open in early 2025 at The Factory in St. Pete's Warehouse District. Play will be open to the public on 14 indoor pickleball courts (lessons and rental equipment will be available). The facility will also offer table tennis, padel tennis (a Mexican paddle sport), a restaurant, coffee bar and cocktail bar.
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 Hotel & Marina, 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
Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach
Local Pickleball Courts
With perfect pickleball weather year round, expect to find some fierce competition on these local St. Pete-Clearwater courts. Many courts allow drop-ins, but some do require signing up ahead of time.
Tierra Verde Community Association, St. Pete
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
Clearwater has 11 outdoor courts and 10 indoor courts for you to choose from. St. Pete has just as many to choose from with 38 outdoor courts and 11 indoor courts.
