Welcome to Pickleball Durham, your guide to pickleball courts, lessons, and events across Durham, North Carolina. Known for its universities, food scene, and outdoor spaces, Durham is also home to an active pickleball community. Whether you're local or visiting, you'll find plenty of chances to play across indoor and outdoor facilities.

Outdoor Courts

• Bethesda Park - 1814 Stage Rd, Durham, NC 27703. Six temporary pickleball courts. Evenings and weekends usually have intermediate to advanced open play. Temporary nets provided by DAPP.
• Forest Hills Park - 1639 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707. One dual-use tennis court lined for pickleball. Bring your own net if needed.
• Garrett Road Park - 6815 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707. Six tennis courts lined for pickleball. Tennis nets remain; courts are often shared with tennis players.
• Morreene Road Park - 1102 Morreene Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Four pickleball courts marked on two tennis courts. Bring your own net and take it with you after play.
• Piney Wood Park - 400 E Woodcroft Parkway, Durham, NC 27713. Twelve permanent, lighted pickleball courts. Four courts are reservable through the city system.

Indoor Courts

• IR Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills - 2000 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27707. Three indoor courts available.
• Walltown Park Recreation Center - 1308 W Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27705. Three indoor courts available
• W.D. Hill Recreation Center - 1308 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC 27701. Three indoor courts available.

Beginner pickleball classes and skills clinics are offered throughout the year by Durham Parks and Recreation. Indoor centers like Campus Hills and Walltown Park frequently host these programs.

Durham hosts seasonal tournaments, round robins, and pickleball mixers at parks and recreation centers across the city.

Visitors to Durham will find active groups at Piney Wood Park most mornings and evenings, especially during the warmer months. Indoor play at Campus Hills, Walltown Park, and W.D. Hill is a good option if the weather is bad. Players of all levels are welcome, and morning open play tends to draw the largest groups. Early morning and evening hours are the most popular times to find pickup games.