Pickleball Courts in New Orleans, Louisiana (2026 Guide)
New Orleans, Louisiana has 26 pickleball courts across 8 venues.
New Orleans has 22+ pickleball courts across 8 venues. The top free options are Healthclub by Hilton (4 courts, free), Gernon Brown Recreation Center (3 courts, lighted, free), and Morris Jeff Recreation Center (Behrman) (3 courts, free).
For Louisiana's summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms, the best climate-controlled options are Healthclub by Hilton (4 indoor), Gernon Brown Recreation Center (3 indoor), and Morris Jeff Recreation Center (Behrman) (3 indoor).
New Orleans has 8 pickleball venues with 26 courts. The city offers a mix of free municipal courts and commercial facilities. 8 venues offer indoor play for year-round access.
- Gernon Brown Recreation Center has the top public courts in Louisiana.
Pickleball Courts in New Orleans
8 mapped
How do New Orleans pickleball venues compare?
| Venue Name | Courts | Indoor/Outdoor | Access Type | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange Pickleball + Bar + Restaurant | 7 | 6 Indoor, 1 Outdoor | Commercial | — |
| Healthclub by Hilton | 4 | 4 Indoor | Commercial | — |
| Cabrini High School | 3 | 3 Indoor | Public | — |
| Gernon Brown Recreation Center | 3 | 3 Indoor | Free | ✓ |
| Morris Jeff Recreation Center (Behrman) | 3 | 3 Indoor | Drop-In Fee | — |
Court Conditions in New Orleans
Indoor Only
7
venues
Indoor & Outdoor
1
venue
Lighted for Night Play
1
venue
Drop-In / Open Play
1
venue
Where can I play pickleball for free in New Orleans?
Where can I play pickleball for free in New Orleans?
The best free pickleball courts in New Orleans are Healthclub by Hilton (4 courts), Gernon Brown Recreation Center (3 courts, lighted), Morris Jeff Recreation Center (Behrman) (3 courts), and The Exchange (3 courts). Most public courts have nets permanently on site — no reservation needed.
Are there indoor pickleball courts in New Orleans for hot or rainy days?
Yes — New Orleans has 22 indoor pickleball courts across 8 venues. Options include Healthclub by Hilton (4 indoor courts, free), Gernon Brown Recreation Center (3 indoor courts, free), Morris Jeff Recreation Center (Behrman) (3 indoor courts, free), and The Exchange (3 indoor courts, free).
How many pickleball courts are in New Orleans, Louisiana?
There are currently 26 verified pickleball courts in New Orleans, Louisiana. This includes 25 indoor courts and 1 outdoor courts. CourtSource tracks 8 venues in the area.
Courts by Access Type
Free
3
venues • 38%
Commercial
2
venues • 25%
Public
1
venue • 13%
Drop-in fee
1
venue • 13%
Membership required
1
venue • 13%
| Access Type | Venues | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 3 | 38% |
| Commercial | 2 | 25% |
| Public | 1 | 13% |
| Drop-in fee | 1 | 13% |
| Membership required | 1 | 13% |