Pickleball is a sport that originated in the United States back in 1965. The game uses a smaller version of a Tennis court (often taking an existing Tennis court and adding additional lines), with a slightly lower net. Players use small paddles typically made of aluminum or graphite with a plastic ball that has holes, closely resembling a whiffle ball.
For a full history and timeline of Pickleball, check out the USA Pickleball Association’s History page here!
At this time, we do not have any Pickleball lines on any of our courts. If this is something you’re interested in, please let the front desk staff know so we can look into it!
The City of St. Petersburg currently offers 4 locations set up for Pickleball, all at no charge. The locations are:
Crescent Lake Park
1320 5th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Roberts Recreation Center
1426 50th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Campbell Park Recreation Center
601 14th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Walter Fuller Recreation Center
7891 26th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710