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Pickleball Courts in Durham, North Carolina (2026 Guide)

Durham, North Carolina has 47 pickleball courts across 14 venues.

Durham has 14 places to play pickleball, including 6 indoor venues, 4 venues listed with open play and 5 venues with lit outdoor courts. Confirmed court counts add up to 47 courts across these venues.

Award-winning pickleball clubs near Durham

2026 CourtSource Awards winners in the Durham area.

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Indoor pickleball courts in Durham

Venues with at least one confirmed indoor court.

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6 venues here have no prices listed. Own one? Claim your listing.

Open play pickleball in Durham

Venues listed with open play.

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1 open play venue here has no schedule listed. Own one? Claim your listing.

Pickleball courts with lights in Durham

Outdoor courts listed as lit.

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Picks list 2026 award winners first, then CourtScore, a data-only score. How we rank venues.

Durham has 47+ pickleball courts across 14 venues. The top free options are Forest Hills Park (1 court, lighted, free), and Durham Nativity School (? courts, free).

For year-round play regardless of weather, the best climate-controlled options are IR Holmes Rec Ctr (Campus Hills Park) (3 indoor, fees vary), Walltown Recreation Center (3 indoor, fees vary), and Johnson Rec Center (3 indoor).

The city offers a mix of free municipal courts and commercial facilities. 6 venues offer indoor play for year-round access.

All 14 pickleball venues in Durham

14 mapped

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Bethesda Park Tennis courts pickleball courts in Durham, NC
6 courts

Bethesda Park Tennis courts

Durham, NC
OutdoorPublic
4.1CourtSource

DPR Programming fees and DPR rental fees will apply as applicable.

Walltown Recreation Center pickleball courts in Durham, NC
3 courts

Walltown Recreation Center

Durham, NC
IndoorPublic
4.2CourtSource

Free

IR Holmes Rec Ctr (Campus Hills Park) pickleball courts in Durham, NC
3 courts

IR Holmes Rec Ctr (Campus Hills Park)

Durham, NC
IndoorPublic
3.7CourtSource

Free

WD Hill Recreation Center pickleball courts in Durham, NC
2 courts

WD Hill Recreation Center

Durham, NC
IndoorPublic
2.0CourtSource
Lyon Park Recreation Center pickleball courts in Durham, NC
2 courts

Lyon Park Recreation Center

Durham, NC
IndoorPublic
2.5CourtSource

FEES: $3(55+) / $4(<55) (City Residents) // +$5 more (Non-City Residents) // monthly & multi-play passes available

Durham Downtown YMCA pickleball courts in Durham, NC
2 courts

Durham Downtown YMCA

Durham, NC
IndoorPublic
2.5CourtSource

YMCA Membership or $10 Non-members (playing with a Member)

Durham Nativity School pickleball courts in Durham, NC

Durham Nativity School

Durham, NC
Public
2.1CourtSource
Duke University East Campus pickleball courts in Durham, NC

Duke University East Campus

Durham, NC
Public
1.9CourtSource

Membership required

Pickleball courts, stock photo
12 courts
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Piney Wood Park

Durham, NC
OutdoorPark
3.7CourtSource
Garrett Road Park pickleball courts in Durham, NC
6 courts

Garrett Road Park

Durham, NC
OutdoorPublic
3.7CourtSource

Courts are available for rent for a fee.

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4 courts
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Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club

Durham, NC
OutdoorPrivate Club
2.1CourtSource
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3 courts
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Carolina Arbors by Del Webb

Durham, NC
OutdoorMembers Only
1.9CourtSource
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3 courts
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Johnson Rec Center

Durham, NC
IndoorRecreation Center
2.6CourtSource
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1 court
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Forest Hills Park

Durham, NC
OutdoorPublic
2.8CourtSource

Free

How do Durham pickleball venues compare?

Venue NameCourtsIndoor/OutdoorAccess TypeLighted
Piney Wood Park1212 OutdoorPublic✓
Bethesda Park Tennis courts66 OutdoorFree✓
Garrett Road Park66 OutdoorFree✓
Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club44 OutdoorMembership Required
Walltown Recreation Center33 IndoorDrop-In Fee✓

Court Conditions in Durham

Indoor Only
6
venues
Outdoor Only
6
venues
Lighted for Night Play
9
venues
Drop-In / Open Play
1
venue

Pickleball in Durham: common questions

Where can I play pickleball for free in Durham?

The best free pickleball courts in Durham are Forest Hills Park (1 court, lighted), and Durham Nativity School (? courts). Most public courts have nets permanently on site. No reservation needed. See more at Free Pickleball Courts in North Carolina.

Are there indoor pickleball courts in Durham?

Yes. Durham has 15 indoor pickleball courts across 6 venues. Options include IR Holmes Rec Ctr (Campus Hills Park) (3 indoor courts, fees vary), Walltown Recreation Center (3 indoor courts, fees vary), Johnson Rec Center (3 indoor courts), and Durham Downtown YMCA (2 indoor courts, $10).

How many pickleball courts are in Durham, North Carolina?

There are currently 47 verified pickleball courts in Durham, North Carolina. This includes 15 indoor courts and 32 outdoor courts. CourtSource tracks 14 venues in the area.

Courts by Access Type

Drop-in fee
5
venues • 36%
Free
4
venues • 29%
Membership required
2
venues • 14%
Public
2
venues • 14%
Private
1
venue • 7%

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