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Best Places to Play Pickleball in Dallas, TX: Courts, Times, Everything You Need to Know

by Thomas Shields on

Dallas, Texas is a bustling metropolis that offers a unique blend of Southern charm and urban sophistication, where visitors can indulge in world-class cuisine, explore world-renowned museums, and experience the thrill of rodeo all in one city.

In addition to its Southern flare, Dallas, Texas has become a hotspot for pickleball enthusiasts, with well over 100 indoor and outdoor courts throughout the city.

Whether you're a seasoned vet or a pickleball newbie, you'll find plenty of opportunities to hone your skills and connect with a vibrant community of pickleball players. From friendly pickup games to competitive tournaments, Dallas has something to offer everyone who has been bit by the pickleball bug.


Outdoor

Oasis Pickleball Club – 5757 State Hwy 205, Rockwall, TX 75032

Home of the 2022 Texas Pickleball Open, this massive facility boasts 42 outdoor courts, 8 covered courts, and 2 champion courts. And it's not just for high-level players: Oasis features kid-friendly and charitable events, as well as mixers, drill runs, etc.

Open Times: 8am-11pm
Cost: Individual membership: $65 monthly; single play session: call ahead at 972-772-7768.

Cole Park – 4000 Cole Ave, Dallas, TX 75204


Cole park is a 7 acre Community Park with great parking, outdoor basketball, a playground, tennis courts, trails, you name it. Oh did I forget to mention…. 6 pristine dedicated pickleball courts with lights for night play!

This is the largest free outdoor public pickleball facility in all of Dallas, so be sure to take advantage of it and bring your friends!

Open Times: 8am - 10pm
Cost: Free


Churchill Park – 7025 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230

This facility has a bit of a history with the surrounding neighbors, so proceed with some caution. Nonetheless, Churchill Park has 4 perfect outdoor courts with lights to play year round, any time of day. There are usually at least 20 players around the courts at a time for all skill levels. No fees, just walk on or stack your paddles with their four on four off method of rotating so everyone can get in on the action!

Open Times: 8am-11pm
Cost: Free


Campbell Green Park – 16600 Park Hill Dr, Dallas, TX 75248

Campbell Green is a 17.5 acre community park, established in 1974. Today, they have 4 dedicated Pickleball courts! This is a great place not only for fun & competitive pickleball, but to bring the whole family and enjoy everything this massive park has to offer on a nice day.

Open Times: 8am-11pm
Cost: Free



Indoor

Chicken N Pickle – 2965 S State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052


If you haven’t been to Chicken N Pickle before, you need to go! Chicken N Pickle is a unique, indoor/outdoor family entertainment complex that includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar, pickleball courts and professional instruction, space for live entertainment, a variety of yard games and space to lounge outdoors with (or without) your dog.

Their Grand Prairie location offers indoor and outdoor space for public and private parties and hosts an impressive schedule of events including concerts, charitable fundraisers, watch parties and more. They have 11 courts available (indoor & outdoor), so make sure to book a court prior to visiting.

Open Times: 8am-11pm Sun-Thu | 8am-Midnight Fri/Sat
Cost:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm: $20 per hour

Mon-Fri 5pm -close: $40 per hour

All day Weekends: $40 per hour

Thomas Shields

Thomas Shields

Founder of The Dink & Upswing Sports. Host of PicklePod with Zane Navratil. Sometimes commentator and show host.

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