Pickleball has exploded across the United States — from retirement communities to luxury resorts and bustling city parks. With its fast-paced play, easy learning curve, and social energy, it’s no wonder everyone wants in. Whether you’re a casual player or a serious competitor, these ten U.S. towns offer some of the most impressive pickleball courts and facilities in the country.
Indian Wells, California
Indian Wells is already famous for tennis, but its pickleball scene is just as impressive. The Indian Wells Tennis Garden offers eight dedicated outdoor courts. (PicklePlay) Nearby, Paradise Pickleball provides 21 PPA-approved outdoor courts. These combined options make the desert a major draw for enthusiasts.
Naples, Florida
Known as the “Pickleball Capital of the World,” Naples is home to the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships and a dense cluster of courts. The facility East Naples Community Park hosts dozens of courts and large events.
The Villages, Florida
No place embodies pickleball culture quite like The Villages. This sprawling retirement community is reported to have over 100 courts across its neighborhoods, making it one of the largest continuous pickleball ecosystems in the U.S.
Sun City, Arizona
Located in Surprise, Arizona, Sun City has become a hub for pickleball lovers in the Southwest. The community is frequently cited in lists of top facilities for active adult communities.
Macon, Georgia
Macon’s Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events complex is rumored to have 32 climate-controlled indoor courts. That’s a lot!
Cape Coral, Florida
Florida continues to lead the way with impressive facilities, and Cape Coral’s “The Courts” is a standout complex offering loads of outdoor courts.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
At Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center, Hilton Head proves it’s more than just a beach resort. It offers 24 dedicated courts, some with lighting, and expert-led clinics in a scenic, resort-like environment.
New York, New York
You might not think of Manhattan as a pickleball haven, but New York City courts—especially the Hell’s Kitchen Courts —are active and well used.
Seattle, Washington
Seattle has embraced pickleball as both recreation and community. Courts like Miller Playfield are part of the city’s network of public courts.
Pickleball’s rise shows no signs of slowing, and these towns are leading the way with standout facilities. Whether you’re chasing tournaments, visiting for leisure, or planning a destination pickleball trip, these are some of the best in the country