PaddleGeckoOpen the appPickleball in Palm Coast & Flagler County, FL
Paddle Gecko is built in Palm Coast. Here are the public places to play around town, each linked to its official city or county page. Details change, so tap the source link or call before you drive over.
Public courts
Southern Recreation Center (City of Palm Coast)
1290 Belle Terre Pkwy, Palm Coast, FL 32164
12 dedicated pickleball courts (6 covered, 6 uncovered) with open play, leagues, lessons and tournaments. Entry to the building is free; pickleball court use requires a pass (day, monthly or annual). Listed hours: Mon–Sat 8 am–9 pm, Sun 8 am–2 pm, weather permitting.
Source: City SRC page · City news: pickleball passes
James F. Holland Memorial Park
18 Florida Park Dr, Palm Coast, FL
Three tennis courts and one junior court with LED lighting, striped for pickleball. The city says pickleball nets can be checked out free at the Palm Coast Community Center (305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE) with a driver's license and a card on file. This is the city's no-pass option.
Source: City Holland Park page
Belle Terre Park
339 Parkview Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32164
Three lighted tennis courts that can be used for pickleball, open daily 7 am–10 pm. A city calendar listing advertises free open pickleball (Tue 11 am–1 pm, Wed 6–8 pm, Fri 11 am–1 pm) with equipment provided. That listing is older, so confirm times with Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.
Source: City Belle Terre page · City calendar: Open Pickleball
Hammock Community Park (Flagler County)
79 Malacompra Rd, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Steps from the beach. Pickleball courts are listed as rentable through the county's reservation catalog. Open dawn–11 pm. County Parks & Recreation: 386-313-4020.
Source: Flagler County park page
A1A Tennis Courts (Flagler County)
5633 N Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Lighted tennis courts with painted pickleball lines. Bring your own net.
Source: Flagler County park page
Checked 2026-10-27 against the official pages linked above. Pickleheads lists 10 locations and 59 courts in Palm Coast, including private communities and clubs such as Grand Haven and Hammock Dunes (Pickleheads Palm Coast list). Private courts are usually for members and residents only.
Running open play at one of these courts?
Organizers at Holland Park, Belle Terre or the SRC can run the whole session from one phone. Paste in who showed up, pick your courts, and Paddle Gecko assigns partners and fair sit-outs each round. Players scan a QR code on the fence to see their court. It's free for 2 courts, and Organizer Pro ($9.99 once) covers bigger groups and adds your club name on the board.
Run your Palm Coast open playFree for 2 courts · no sign-up · players scan a QR to see their court
New to pickleball?
Start with how scoring works (it's the part everyone gets wrong), then try a free open play session. The city lists beginner programming at the Southern Recreation Center.
FAQ
Where can I play pickleball for free in Palm Coast?
According to the City of Palm Coast, Holland Park's courts are striped for pickleball and nets can be checked out free at the Palm Coast Community Center. Belle Terre Park's lighted tennis courts can also be used for pickleball. The Southern Recreation Center requires a pickleball pass.
How many pickleball courts does the Southern Recreation Center have?
The city lists 12 pickleball courts at the Southern Recreation Center (1290 Belle Terre Pkwy): 6 covered and 6 uncovered.
Do I need to bring a net?
At the A1A Tennis Courts, yes. Flagler County notes painted lines only. At Holland Park, nets can be checked out from the Palm Coast Community Center. The SRC has dedicated courts.
Is there open play in Palm Coast?
Yes. The Southern Recreation Center offers open play, and a city calendar listing shows open pickleball at Belle Terre Park on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Confirm current times with Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.