G . T . BRAY RECREATION CENTER PICKLEBALL COURTS , BRADENTON , FL ( 20 COURTS )
5502 33rd Avenue Drive West Bradenton , FL 34209 941.742.5973
Opened in 2022 , the new C . V . Walton Raquet Center pickleball courts at the G . T . Bray Recreation Center are a terrific place to play . There are 20 courts , 14 of which are covered and include large ceiling fans to keep the air circulating during the hot summer months . Reservations for the outdoor courts may be made six days in advance . The reservation line opens at noon . Open play available daily .
INCLINE VILLAGE TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CENTER , INCLINE VILLAGE , NV ( 15 COURTS )
980 Incline Way Incline Village , NV 89451 yourtahoeplace . com / parks-recreation / tennis-center
Set alongside a creek near Lake Tahoe , the Incline Village Tennis & Pickleball Center offers 15 permanent pickleball courts available from mid-May through October , weather permitting . Clinics , socials , mixers , tournaments , and youth camps are offered throughout the summer months , welcoming locals and visitors alike . Special features at this venue include a new sun deck / patio with beautiful new landscaping around the courts , renovated restrooms , and a newly enclosed kitchenette .
GILBERT REGIONAL PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS , GILBERT , AZ ( 16 COURTS )
3005 East Queen Creek Road Gilbert , AZ 85298 gilbertaz . gov / GilbertRegionalPark
If dinking out west is on your rodeo list , take a trip to Gilbert Regional Park . All 16 pickleball courts are dedicated concrete surfaces with lights and free to the public . Restrooms and water access , along with plenty more to do in the park , make this a great place to play .
GRAHAM PARK , CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP , PA ( 19 COURTS )
260 Graham Park Drive Cranberry Township , PA 16066 724.779.4386
Just north of the city of Pittsburgh is UPMC Passavant Sportsplex at Graham Park . It recently expanded to 19 courts , six of which are domecovered for winter play , with more to come , and is one of the largest dedicated pickleball venues in western Pennsylvania . The courts are regulation two-tone surface with fences between them to minimize ball interference , and the baselineto-fence-line distance of almost 11 feet allows for full movement in the backcourt . A plaza area includes several benches to rest and relax , along with a dinking practice wall . There are restrooms , water fountains and bottle-filling fountains as well .
LITTLE VALLEY PICKLEBALL COMPLEX , ST . GEORGE , UT ( 24 COURTS )
2330 Horseman Park St . George , UT 84790 435.627.4530
PICTONA AT HOLLY HILL HOLLY HILL , FL
Topping many lists is Little Valley Pickleball Complex . Surrounded by views of the beautiful Rocky Mountains , Little Valley has 24 hard-surface dedicated pickleball courts with nets and lights . And while the facility hosts a variety of pickleball events including lessons , clinics , leagues , youth pickleball , and tournaments , courts can be reserved and are free . The complex also has water fountains and bathrooms near the courts .
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JULY / AUGUST 2023 | MAGAZINE 31