Your Ultimate Guide to NJ's Pickleball Court Scene
Pickleball Courts in New Jersey: A Growing Hub for All Skill Levels
Pickleball is booming across the Garden State, with New Jersey quickly becoming a hotbed for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just picking up a paddle for the first time, you’ll find the state offers a diverse and welcoming pickleball scene.
Expanding Access Across the State
From community parks to private clubs and dedicated indoor facilities, New Jersey has steadily increased the number of pickleball courts in response to surging demand.
What to Expect as a Newcomer
New players will find a friendly, inclusive atmosphere. Many locations offer beginner clinics, equipment rentals, and drop-in play sessions tailored for novices. Court signage and local club websites often provide rules and etiquette, making it easy to get started without feeling overwhelmed.
Opportunities for Experienced Players
For more advanced players, New Jersey offers competitive leagues, tournaments, and open-play rotations that match players by skill level. Organizations like USA Pickleball often host regional events, drawing top-tier talent and providing opportunities to sharpen skills in a competitive setting.
Community and Camaraderie
Perhaps the biggest draw of pickleball in New Jersey is the sense of community. Whether you're on a municipal court or in a private club, players often describe the scene as social, encouraging, and energetic.
With its growing number of courts, organized events, and strong community spirit, New Jersey is quickly establishing itself as a premier destination for pickleball enthusiasts of every stripe.
Northern New Jersey Pickleball Courts
Brookside Racquet & Swim Club
480 Brookside Ave
Allendale, NJ
(201) 825-2665
Website
Has 7 outdoor pickleball courts
Fee: $10
Clark Recreational Center
430 Westfield Ave
Clark, NJ
908-380-1368
Has 2 iindoor and 3 outdoor pickleball courts. 2 Indoor courts are on basketball courts
Complex at Dodge Field
45 Central Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
Contact: Michele@MDPickleball.net
Courtside Racquet Club
1115 Route 31 South
Lebanon, NJ
908-713-1144
Website
Has 2 indoor pickleball courts.
$10 for Non-members, Free for Members
5 Point YMCA
201 Tucker Avenue
Union, NJ
908-688-9622
Website
one court set up in the gym
Monday 10:30am-1:00pm Wednesday 7:15pm-8:30pm Thursday 11:45am-1:45pm Sunday 9:15am-11:45am
To join a group contact: Steve <killshot@optonline.net>
Florham Park Recreation Dept.
107 Ridgedale Ave,
Florham Park, NJ
Contact: Michele@MDPickleball.net
They feature
two paint-lined tennis courts making 4 pickleball courts with portable nets that are stored safely in a shed by the courts.
TeamReach is used to coordinate play sessions.
Ginty Field
15 Woodland Avenue
Morristown, NJ
There are 6 pickleball courts open to the public with the purchase
of an annual badge.
Greater Morristown YMCA
79 Horse Hill Road,
Cedar Knolls, NJ
Website
(973) 267-0704
Has 2 indoor pickleball courts
Harrison Avenue Pickleball & Tennis Courts
Harrison Field
19 Harrison Avenue
Roseland, NJ
Website
Contact: Michael Colitti (973) 403-6822
The Borough has two tennis courts and four pickleball courts inside the fenced-in enclosure as part of the Harrison Avenue Complex.
Open to residents of Roseland and guests accompanied by a Roseland resident.
HOOP Heaven
125 Algonquin Pkwy
Whippany, NJ
Website
Contact: Michele@MDPickleball.net
They feature
8 Indoor Courts with Open Play, Clinics, Private Lessons, and Events
Private lessons are provided by
Michele Dabal, a Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) and International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) accredited coach and Lisa Moro is a PPR accredited coach.
Kawameeh Park
701 Thoreau Ter
Union, NJ 07083
Reservations: 908-527-4900
Two outdoor courts lined for pickleball play
Madison High School and Community Courts
170 Ridgedale Ave
Madison, NJ
Contact: Michele@MDPickleball.net
They feature
Six paint-lined tennis courts making 12 pickleball courts with portable nets which are stored safely in a shed located at the entrance of the lower courts.
TeamReach is used to coordinate play sessions.
Maywood Tennis Club
263 West Passaic Street
Maywood, NJ
Website
Offers individual and family memberships
The facility has 7 pickleball courts. Offers pickleball coaching programs available for players at a variety of different levels.
Mountainside Racquet Club
1191 US 22
East Mountainside, NJ
Website
The facility has 8 pickleball courts
Welcomes
pickleball enthusiasts of all skill levels – from beginners to intermediates and advanced players
Northland Recreation Center
204 Hillside Avenue
Livingston, NJ
973-535-7925
Website
Located adjacent to The Northland Pool, has tennis courts with yellow Pickleball lines painted.
Packanack Lake Country Club
52 Lake Drive
West Packanack Lake
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-694-0094
11 private courts They are looking to develop a pickleball program
For more information, contact: Steve <killshot@optonline.net>
Rahway River Park
401 Parkway Drive
Rahway
908-391-6509
2 Outdoor Courts
Open to public, Weather permitting, play occurs usually Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday Mornings and afternoons
To join a group contact: Steve <killshot@optonline.net>
Randolph Tennis Center
1578 Sussex Turnpike
Randolph, NJ
(973) 270-1317
Website
Members only
This facility has 4 indoor concrete courts with permanent lines and nets. They have beginner programs, restrooms, food, a pro shop or equipment store, water, wheelchair accessibility, and lights.
Randolph YMCA
14 Dover Chester Road
Randolph, NJ
Website
973-3661120
Has 3 indoor and 3 outdoor pickleball courts
Ridgewood Pickleball
Glen Pickleball Courts
865 E. Glen Ave
Ridgewood, NJ
Located at the Glen School, they have 4 outdoor pickleball courts
They accept membership from both residents and non-residents
Pickleball Program (Northern New Jersey)
Northern, NJ
To join a group contact: Steve Lavorgna:
killshot@optonline.net
They have over 25 active players, mostly novices . Games usually take place on Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, and occasionally on a Sunday evening. Games can be arranged at Fredon (near Sparta), Hacketstown, Wayne and other Northern NJ places
Summit YMCA
67 Maple St.
Summit, NJ
Website
908-273-3330
Their weekly sessions include: - Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced - Open Play - Pick Up Games (Group of four is required to play)
Free for Summit YMCA members; Non-members:8 Week session- $30 /Drop in rate $7/day (experienced players only)
Central New Jersey Pickleball Courts
Angela Hibbard Park
600 Drum Point Road
Brick Township, NJ
845-810-2735
Contact:
Robert Veracca, email: rveracca45@gmail.com
Five pickleball-only courts are free and available 8AM-dusk 7 days a week.
Brick Township Civic Plaza Gym
270 Chambers Bridge Rd.
Sprucewood Blvd Traffic Light
Brick Township, NJ
732-262-1044
Has 2 indoor Pickleball courts
CenterCourt Sports Academy of Marlboro
185 Amboy Road
Morganville, NJ
Website
732-965-1065
They feature a 50,000 sq. ft. building with locker rooms & cafe.
Recently added two new Pickleball courts to their indoor facility
Colts Neck Racquet club
27 Hwy 34 & Artisan Way
Colts Neck, NJ
Website
732-431-9500
Indoor facility
Offers open play, tournaments, and beginners lessons
Flemington Pickleball Club
19 Royal Road
Flemington, NJ
(908) 968-3087
Website
This new exclusive Pickleball only facility has 5 indoor, climate-controlled courts and a spacious member lounge.
They offer a variety of membership packages. They offer lessons, open play, and league play.
Fort Monmouth Rec Ctr Gym
2566 Guam Lane
Tinton Falls NJ 07724
848-456-4278
Website
Indoor Facility
Three pickleball courts will be available, including a staff member for any rules clarification . Bring your own paddle, or use one of theirs. No experience required .
.Enjoy a fun game, or choose a competitive opponent . Sign up as a pair, or individually . Eight 1-Hr & 30-Min Sessions
Freehold Athletic Club
3710 US-9
Suite 1100
Freehold, NJ
A private Gym facility with a wide range of workout facilities. Features five indoor pickleball courts. Members receive daily access to the club's open play hours and can rent private courts.
Hamilton Area YMCA Sawmill Branch
185 Sawmill Road
Hamilton , NJ
609-528-3990
Has 3 indoor pickleball courts
$5.00 Drop In Rate Comments Climate-controlled Courts. Private group instruction is available.
Inman Park
290 Leupp Lane
Somerset, NJ
732-564-0014
Has 4 outdoor pickleball courts played on 4 tennis courts striped for pickleball.
Jackson Adult Pickleball
Jackson Recreation Department
95 West Veterans Highway
Jackson NJ
732-928-1200 x-255
An adult Pickleball group playing at:
the Elms School, 780 Patterson rd. Jackson
New members welcome
Jakes Branch County Park
1100 Double Trouble Rd
Beachwood, NJ
Contact: LDePonte@co.ocean.nj.us
(732) 506-9090 x 5951
Jersey Shore Pickleball
Facebook page
732-660-8004
Email jspickleball@gmail.com
A regional Pickleballl group who meets to play and promote the game of Pickleball in New Jersey. Looking for new members to join their group.
Little Silver Tennis Club
100 Birch Ave.
Little Silver, NJ
732-741-0200
Courts are available for rent by the hour, or you can play with Monmouth Pickleball Club. Email monmouthpbc@gmail.com to join.
Marlboro Township Department of Recreation
1996 Recreation Way
Marlboro, NJ
732-617-0100
Offers pickleball classes and playing time. No fee for Marlboro residents. modest fee for non-residents.
Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club
370 Sullivan Way (Off of Silvia Street)
Ewing, NJ 08628
info@playmbpc.com
609-883-MBPC
Website
They welcome
all levels of Pickleball players to have fun and get fit.
They offer flexible membership options and pricing, members can reserve private courts, take lessons, or join a Social (Open) Play activity organized by skill level or theme.
The Mercer County Park Tennis Center
1638 Old Trenton Road
West Windsor NJ
Website
Membership required for Mercer County residents and non-residents
The facility was the recipient of the U.S.T.A.'s prestigious 2018 National Outstanding Facility of the Year award.
The facility has six indoor tennis courts, 22 outdoor tennis courts, and four pickleball courts.
Monmouth County Parks System
2566 Guam Ln, Hope Road,
Tinton Falls, NJ
Contact : Jim Butler
732-842-4000
Features 3 indoor and 2 outdoor pickleball courts
$5.00 Per Day, Drop Ins Welcome. $4500 For Beginner's 4 Week Clinic
Monroe 33 Sports Center
4 Farrington Blvd
Nj Route 33,
Monroe Township, NJ
609-426-4000
Has 3 indoor pickleball courts
Monroe Township Recreation Center
120 Monmouth Road
Monroe Township
732-723-5000
3 Indoor Courts
Open to Public, Open 7 days/week - Monroe Township Recreation Center has drop-in Pickleball August through June. Pickleball can be played on a drop-in basis every morning. Call the center for more details and other times between June and August.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Equipment Provided: Net, Paddles, Balls
Nassau Tennis Club
1800 Route 206
Skillman, NJ
908-359-8730
Has 2 indoor pickleball courts
$7 for members & $10 for non members. Pay as you go.
Princeton Racquet Club
150 Raymond Road
Princeton , NJ
732-329-6200
Website
Has 4 indoor and 8 outdoor pickleball courts
Players can sign up for matches. No membership required. Paddles & balls available. All levels welcome
Red Bank
Community YMCA
166 Maple Ave.
Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-299-8678
Has 6 outdoor and 1 indoor pickle ball courts
$5.00 Drop In fee, $20.00 Monthly, or $30.00 per couple.
Rossmoor Pickleball Group
128 Sussex Way,
Monroe Twp, NJ
The Rossmoor Pickleball Group encourages new members to join. One does not have to be a superb athlete, but one who is looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon. They feature 10 dedicated, fenced-in, regulation-sized pickleball courts, all within a climate-controlled facility.
Shrewsbury Racquet Club
1 N. gilbert St.
Shrewsbury Ave.
Tinton Falls, NJ
732-299-8678
Has 6 Pickleball court lines painted on 3 Indoor tennis courts.
Courts can be rented Call at 732-747-0464 for court time or email Monmouthpbc@gmail.com to join the club.
Thompson Park
805 Newman's Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ
732-299-8678
Has 2 outdoor pickleball courts
Toms River Township Park
1810 Warren Pointe Road
Merrimac, Snug Harbor Pool,
Toms River, NJ
732-341-1000
Has 3 outdoor pickleball courts
Veterans Park Tennis & Pickleball Complex
2206 Kuser Road
Hamilton, NJ
Website
18 designated courts are available for use; courts are first come, first served- no reservations required.
Membership required for residents and non-rsidents
YMCA Western Monmouth County
470 East Freehold Road
Freehold, NJ
(732) 462-0464
Website
1 indoor court
Open to public with a YMCA facility membership
Southern New Jersey Pickleball Courts
Avalon
8th Street Complex on Dune Drive
Avalon, NJ
Outdoor Courts, Rates effective during the peak summer season
Open to the public
Beach Haven Pickleball Center
300 Engelside Ave
Beach Haven, NJ
609-492-1474
Website
LBI's Most Popular Pickleball Center - 6 pickleball courts seperated Into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced courts
Lessons for beginners (12 years and older), $5 per person (lesson fee includes paddle use) Seasonal Passes $50. Daily passes $3. Weekly passes $10 Active Military and Veterans play for free.
Players must provide their own balls and paddles. (a limited # of paddles are available for lessons).
Brigantine Beach Community Center
265 42nd Street
Brigantine
609-576-8928
2 Indoor Courts
Public Court
2 Days Tuesday & Thursday. Instructor Present
Skill Levels: Beginner, intermediate, Advanced Equipment Provided
Cherry Hill Health & Racket Club
1820 Old Catheter Road
Cherry Hill
Website
856-429-1388
Pickleball Open Play Wednesday 12:30pm to 2:30pm Sundays 4:00pm to 6:00pm Cost: $5 CHHRC members $10 Non-CHHRC members Pay at the door.
Cherry Hill Health and Racquet Club
1820 Old Cuthbert Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ
Website
Offers monthly membership options
This is a huge fitness center with Tennis/Pickleball racquet and basketball courts, and personal trainers
The facility has
10 dedicated pickleball courts.
Cherry Hill Township:
Carusi Jr High
315 Roosevelt Drive
Cherry Hill
2 outdoor Pickleball courts
contact 856-425-5656 for group meet-up days and times
Kilmer Elementary
2916 Chapel Ave West (the courts are across from 42 Lafferty Drive.)
Cherry Hill
2 outdoor courts
contact 856-425-5656 for group meet-up days and times
DeCou Fields
Cropwell Road & Evesham Road
Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact: Recreation@CHTownship.com
856-488-7868
Website
This facility has 6 outdoor asphalt courts. These are dedicated courts with permanent lines and nets. The facility includes amenities like restrooms and water. The courts are free.
Delilah Oaks Park
Kingsley Drive
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
609-272-8120
Has 3 outdoor pickleball courts.
Devon Ave Tennis Courts
Devon Ave, Walnut Ave
Haddon Heights, NJ
856-617-4062
Has 2 outdoor pickleball courts
Lessons; $25 Residents; $30 Non Residents عآآ No charge for open play
Egg Harbor Township Community Center
5045 English Creek Ave
Egg Harbor Twp,, NJ
(609) 272-8120
Website
Has 3 indoor pickleball courts
$5 Walk-in, $60 for season Eht residents, and $65 Non Residents
Gloucester Township Recreation Center
60 Broadacres Drive
Clementon, NJ
Website
856-425-5656
Has 5 indoor pickleball courts
Hainesport Center
1401 Marne Hwy
Hainesport, NJ
856-425-5656
Has 6 outdoor pickleball courts
LBI Township Bldg,
6805 Long Beach Blvd & 68th St,
Long Beach Township, NJ
Contact: Andy Jones, 610-737-7957
Has 3 outdoor pickleball courts
Extremely Friendly Group. Plays after Labor Day until weather holds out, Then Spring until Memorial Day. Then their group continues at The Beach Haven Center from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Lions Den Park
300 New York Ave
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-425-5656
Has 3 outdoor pickleball courts
Margate Municipal Building
9001 Winchester Ave
Margate, NJ
(609) 823-6658
Has 6 outdoor pickleball courts
Marlton Field House
785 E Main St
Marlton, NJ
609-209-1765
Has 4 indoor pickleball courts
Moorestown Recreation
The Church Street Gym
111 W 2nd Street
Moorestown
Register with Moorestownrec.com for a Community Pass
3 indoor courts in a pickleball program. 12 2 pm Monday and Wednesday during October - March
Ocean City Tennis Courts
1837 Haven Avenue
Ocean City
Website
609-525-9307
Has 4 indoor and 12 outdoor Courts
Cost: Annual Pass: $50 Weekly Pass: $15 Daily Pass: $5.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Point Ariel Park
2900 New Brooklyn Erial Rd
Sicklerville, NJ
(856) 435-9397
Has 2 outdoor pickleball courts that are lined tennis courts
Riverton Memorial Park
703-755 Broad St
Riverton, NJ
856-425-5656
They have 3 outdoor pickleball courts, dual lined on
3 Tennis courts There Is also a cinder block practice wall with a Line.
Stanley H. "Tip" Seaman County Park
120 Lakeside Dr.
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
LDePonte@co.ocean.nj.us
(732) 506-9090 x 5951
Sands Point Park
49 Dock Ave
Waretown, NJ
609-693-5407
Has 4 outdoor pickleball courts, available dawn to dusk
The Salvation Army
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
1865 Harrison Avenue
Camden, NJ
Their new 120,000 square foot facility with an NCAA-sized gymnasium accomodates pickleball.
There is an opportunity for beginners to receive instruction as well as experienced players to join in with other players.
The cost is $5 for non-members & Free for members
St. Franics Center at LBI
4700 Long Beach Blvd
Brant Beach, NJ
(609) 494-8861
Has 3 indoor pickleball courts
$30 Book of ten passes, or $5 single day fee
Upper Township
Tuckahoe - Mt Pleasant Road
Tuckahoe
Cape May County
Website
609-628-2011 x248
2 Outdoor Courts
Open to public 7 days/week, dawn to dusk.
Wildwood Crest Pickleball Courts
Multiple locations
Wildwood, NJ
The courts are free and open to the public
6300 Ocean Avenue, features eight permanent pickleball courts, shade structure.
6301 Atlantic Ave has 12 outdoor asphalt courts.
XL Sports World - Mt Laurel
1 Hovtech Blvd
My Laurel, NJ
856-273-2828
Website
This enormous indoor complex offers fields and surfaces for multiple sports activities. People of all playing abilities can enjoy soccer, flag football, basketball, roller hockey, volleyball, pickleball, roller skating, and more. Join a league, bring a group, or just drop in and play.
