Cape Fear Region
Pickleball — Places to Play
Outdoor courts, indoor facilities, open play sessions, and dedicated pickleball venues across Wilmington and the Cape Fear area.
Pickleball has taken Wilmington by storm. Whether you’re a seasoned player looking for competitive open play or a first-timer wanting to give it a try, the Cape Fear region has courts to fit every skill level and schedule. Most public courts are free — just show up with a paddle and find a game.
Arrowhead Park
720 Arnold Road, Wilmington, NC 28412
2 Courts (shared tennis) · No Lights
Outdoor
Free
No Lights
Ashley High School / Veteran’s Park
Halyburton Memorial Pkwy, Wilmington, NC 28412
Courts are closer to River Road than Carolina Beach Road side.
6 Courts · Lighted
Outdoor
Free
Lights
Beau Rivage Golf & Resort
649 Rivage Promenade, Wilmington, NC 28412
6 Courts
Outdoor
Resort
Paid
Belvedere Pickleball Center at Ironclad Golf
6238 Country Club Drive, Hampstead, NC 28443
6 Courts
Outdoor
Paid
Hampstead
Fitness Zone at The Davis Community
980 Roundhouse Circle, Wilmington, NC 28411
Outdoor
Paid
Greenfield Lake Park
300 Park Street, Wilmington, NC 28411
4 Courts · No Lights (daylight only)
Outdoor
Free
No Lights
Hampstead Kiwanis Park
484 Sloop Point Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443
Outdoor
Free
Hampstead
Joe Eakes Park
117 Settlers Lane, Kure Beach, NC 28449
Outdoor
Free
Kure Beach
Legion Stadium Courts
2149 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington, NC 28412
CFPC members: nets & equipment in club storage box. Membership required for combo lock code.
6 Courts · No Lights
Outdoor
Free
No Lights
Mike Chappell Park
501 Dow Rd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
4 Courts
Outdoor
Free
Carolina Beach
Northern Regional Park
4700 Old Avenue, Castle Hayne, NC 28412
6 Courts · Lighted
Outdoor
Free
Lights
Olsen Park
5510 Olsen Park Ln, Wilmington, NC
Outdoor
Free
Robert Strange Park
401 S 8th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
6 Courts · Lighted
Outdoor
Free
Lights
Shallotte District Park
5550 Main St., Shallotte, NC 28459
2 Courts (shared tennis)
Outdoor
Free
Brunswick County
Smithville Township District Park
8340 River Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461
Outdoor
Free
Southport
Topsail Pickleball Courts
624 S Anderson Blvd, Surf City, NC 28445
Outdoor
Free
Surf City
Town Creek Park
6420 Ocean Hwy E, Winnabow, NC 28479
2 Courts · Lighted
Outdoor
Free
Brunswick County
Lights
Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Dr, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
8 Courts (4 dedicated + 4 shared tennis)
Outdoor
Free
Wrightsville Beach
Carolina Beach Recreation Center
1121 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC
2 Courts
Indoor
Carolina Beach
Dinah E. Gore Sports & Aquatics Complex
210 College Rd NE, Bolivia, NC 28422 (Brunswick Community College)
Indoor
Brunswick County
House of Pickleball (HOP)
115 Long Pine Dr., Leland, NC 28451
6 Courts
Indoor
Paid
Leland
Lutheran Church of Reconciliation
7500 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28411
Indoor
Community Play
Maides Park Community Center
1101 Manly Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405
Indoor
Free / Low Cost
Martin Luther King Center
410 S. 8th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Indoor
Free / Low Cost
Midtown YMCA
709 George Anderson Dr., Wilmington, NC 28412
Indoor
Membership
NIR Family YMCA
2710 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403
Indoor
Membership
Penderlea Community Park Gymnasium
231 W. H. Robbins Road, Willard, NC 28478
No cost to join or play. All skill levels welcome. Free beginner lessons. Paddles & balls on site.
Indoor
Free
Pender County
Pickle & Taps
1207 S. 13th St., Wilmington, NC 28403
Indoor
Paid
Bar & Courts
Scotts Hill Baptist Church
185 Scotts Hill Loop Rd., Wilmington, NC 28411
Indoor
Community Play
The Underground NC — Wilmington
1502 N 23rd St, Wilmington, NC 28405
Indoor
Paid
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