Pickleball is increasing in popularity, especially with Cape Coral’s “Go Bond Project”. The city’s park and recreational facilities created this program geared toward expanding. “Lake Kennedy Racquet Center”, will soon be home to 16 brand new pickleball courts! Other new parks and improvements will also include pickleball courts. Shared by individuals and families of all ages, lovers of the game boast that it is a fun, social sport. If you are looking for where to play Pickleball in Cape Coral, here are all of the local options.
According to a Sports & Fitness Industry Association Topline Report, pickleball participation almost doubled in 2022, increasing by 85.7 percent year-over-year and by an astonishing 158.6 percent over three years.
What is Pickleball?
Three dads with some bored children invented the sport in 1965 on Bainbridge Island. Gaining popularity the sport evolved. Resulting in more elaborate rules and professional equipment, unlike the handmade equipment these dads came up with!
Pickleball is played on a court similar in size to badminton. Comparably, it has a smaller net than tennis. Described as a mix between tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Played as doubles or singles and enjoyed outdoors and indoors. Equipment includes a paddle and plastic ball with holes.
Where can I play pickleball in Cape Coral?
Below is a list of Cape Coral parks with pickleball courts:
- Camelot Park
- Gator Trails Park
- Giuffrida Park
- Jim Jeffers Park
- Joe Stonis Park
- Lake Kennedy Community Park – Scheduled to open in 2024
- Lake Meade Park – Scheduled to open in late 2023/early 2024
- Sands Park – Scheduled to open in early 2023
- Four Freedoms Park – offers indoor courts, $5 per person for 2 hours. Call ahead to reserve: 239-574-0804
Furthermore, if you are interested in picking up a game of Pickleball in Cape Coral: Check out this Facebook group!
Pickleball is Booming Across SWFL
Collier County
Naples Pickleball Center
- Naples Pickleball Center is also known as the Pickleball Capital of the World, due to being the single largest dedicated pickleball facility in one location.
- Total of 80 Courts (66 at East Naples and 14 at Veteran’s Park).
- Home of the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships.
Charlotte County
PicklePlex in Charlotte County
- PicklePlex® is a privately-supported (funded) 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation with 16 Pickleball courts and over 600 members.
- Free play is available to the public, (unless there is a scheduled event) on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 10 pm.
Lee County
The Pickleball Club planning an indoor facility in Fort Myers
- Company plans to develop at least 15 private, indoor pickleball clubs throughout Florida.
- Fort Myers location will be completed 2024.
- A Bonita Springs location is also on the list.
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