Pickleball feels like the most popular rec sport in Dallas right now! If you're not familiar, the sport combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. Courts have popped up all over the DFW Metroplex, from casual neighborhood rec centers to full pickleball entertainment complexes. So, grab your paddle and pals and check out our favorite spots to serve around town!
Updated May 2024
The Sandy Pickle
Pickleball meets sand volleyball at this new retro-themed entertainment destination at The Village Dallas! With 6 volleyball and 6 pickleball courts, a bar, huge patio, pickle-themed drinks + eats, and an energetic social atmosphere, Sandy Pickle is the place to be!
Enjoy:
🏓 open pickleball
🏐 sand volleyball play
🌴 an epic patio + observation deck
⛳ 18-hole putting course
🍸 full bar and beverage
Plus, join them for Paddy at the Pickle on Saturday 3/16 for a full day of St.Patty’s celebration filled with photo ops, bagpipes, live music, drink specials, and of course, pickleball!
The Village | Directions
MORE PICKLEBALL SPOTS
Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas
Enjoy open pickleball play on their 4 outdoor courts or head inside for free play or lessons! Members can play for free while non-members will be required to pay the small fee of $15. The outdoor courts are open every day of the week at various times, while the indoor courts are open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, also at various times. Make sure to check their court hours on their website before your visit!
North Dallas | Directions
Chicken N Pickle
This unique concept combines a chef-driven restaurant with pickleball courts for open play, leagues, clinics, and more! Many Dallasites love the social aspect of pickleball, and Chicken N Pickle goes beyond that! Enjoy lawn games, drinks from multiple bars, and a delicious menu of chicken dishes at both their Grand Prairie and Grapevine locations. They even have a rooftop which is a great spot to relax and watch others play!
Grapevine & Grand Prairie | Directions
Churchill Recreation Center
Just south of I635 and Hillcrest, this recently renovated rec center is great for all ages! Their 4 outdoor pickleball courts are available for open play every Tuesday and Thursday to members. Becoming a member requires a small fee of $15 per year, which is truly a steal! In addition to pickleball, members can enjoy dozens of other recreational sports, a full gym, and fun programming throughout the year.
North Dallas | Directions
Cole Park
This quaint 7-acre park in Uptown has 6 pickleball courts that are great for both day and night play! The courts light up at night, which is a great way to escape the heat during the summer. These courts cannot be reserved, so if you want to play during the day, get there early! They fill up especially quickly on weekends, but that makes this spot a great place to meet fellow players!
Uptown | Direction
Courtside Kitchen
If you’re in Fort Worth, check out this spot where a beautiful patio meets pickleball paradise! There’s a full dining space and bar area with TVs, a backyard inspired-patio with cornhole and ping pong, and pickleball courts with an overlooking bar for onlookers to watch the games. Pro tip: Stop by during the week for happy hour, which runs Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 6pm! Score $2 off specialty cocktails and frozen drinks, $4 drafts, and half-price wine!
Fort Worth | Directions
Fieldhouse USA
Photo courtesy of the Fieldhouse
This spot is not only a destination for pickleball -- it's a neighborhood go to for all things sports, eats and drinks, and entertainment! Players can enjoy open play pickleball Monday through Friday on their open courts with a $5 day pass. While you're there, stay awhile and check out some live music or a movie on the lawn!
Cedar Park | Directions
Fretz Tennis Center
This facility has 3 outdoor courts that are open Tuesday through Friday for open play and on Saturday for games! To reserve a court any day of the week, call or register online -- reservations are $5 per person for 90 minutes. The Dallas Pickleball Club also plays games here, for anyone looking to play in a league!
North Dallas | Directions
LB Houston Tennis Center
Anyone can book a 90-minute court reservation by calling the center and paying a $5 per person fee. If you play often, check out their Unlimited Multiclub Monthly Membership! They also have several leagues players can join.
Las Colinas | Directions
Oasis Pickleball and Tennis
Photo courtesy of Oasis Pickleball Club
Everything's bigger in Texas, including the pickleball clubs! This huge facility features 42 outdoor pickleball courts, 8 covered courts, and 4 champion courts! There's truly room for any age and skill level here, with plenty of classes, tournaments, and mixers offered throughout the week. They're even the host of the Texas Open Pickleball Championships! See their website for membership pricing.
Rockwall | Directions
Preston Playhouse
This newly-opened spot to play has both pickleball and padel! They have nine pickleball courts, all indoors, which is perfect for the hot summer months. Players can pay a drop-in rate, or get monthly and annual memberships, and they even offer a young professionals discount! Their facility also has a lounge area, making it a great place to meet people too.
Addison | Directions
Samuell Grand Tennis Center
Head to these 4 outdoor courts for open games all week long, or improve your skills at their pickleball clinics! Classes available include Intro to Pickleball, Drills & Skills, and Teach & Play, so there's a class for everyone, no matter your skill level.
White Rock | Directions
The Courts of McKinney
This tennis and pickleball club has it all, with 24 pickleball courts -- 12 of which are in a brand new indoor facility! They run leagues that have over 250 people, tournaments, mixers, classes, junior programs, and more. Check out their website for their schedule, membership offerings, events, and programs. They even host corporate team building events!
McKinney | Directions
Volli North Richland Hills
Head to North Richland Hills for a pickleball sports club with food, drinks, golf simulators, cornhole and more! This is the ultimate place for activities everyone can enjoy.
North Richland Hills | Directions