By Allison Seidel and Danica Serena Stockton By Allison Seidel and Danica Serena Stockton | June 6, 2024 | Lifestyle, Feature, Guide, sports,
With summer in full swing, it’s officially tennis, padel and pickleball season. Seeking the perfect place to ace your serve? Our editors rounded up the best courts in Philadelphia.PCKL paddle and whiffle balls
Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club
The U.S. Tennis Association recognized Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club with an outstanding facility award for impeccable courts, amenities and more. Play singles or doubles on the well-cared-for courts. Check out the various clinics offered for all skill levels to improve serves or learn the ins and outs of pickleball and more advanced techniques. 1820 Old Cuthbert Road., Cherry Hill, chhrc.com
DeCou Garden State Rotary Sports Complex
Get your game on at the six asphalt courts at DeCou Garden State Rotary Sports Complex. The outdoor courts have permanent lines and nets, so players only need to bring paddles, balls and their A-game. 498 E. Evesham Road, Cherry Hill, pickleheads.com
FDR Park
Ten hard-surface pickleball courts at FDR Park offer permanent lines near the water for outdoor play. Bring nets and get ready for some pickleball action. 1500 Pattison Ave., fdrparkphilly.org
Heyday Athletic Pickleball
Heyday Athletic organizes sports leagues and tournaments for adults of all levels. Join Heyday at multiple locations throughout the city to meet new people, see new pickleball courts and improve your game. Multiple locations, heydayathletic.com
Legacy Youth Tennis and Education
With tennis clinics, training and court rentals for both juniors and adults, Legacy Youth Tennis and Education offers something for every tennis player looking to master the sport. 4842 Ridge Ave., legacyyte.org
Life Time Fitness
The indoor hard pickleball courts and facilities may be well worth the trek for fitness and pickleball enthusiasts. Set out to the King of Prussia or Fort Washington Life Time Fitness locations for a fun-filled day of physical activity for club members. Dip in the pool to cool off after giving your all on the pickleball court. Multiple Locations, lifetime.life
PADELphia at AFC Fitness
Incorporating elements of squash, tennis and pickleball, padel is the perfect marriage of the world’s beloved court sports. Hosted by AFC Fitness, PADELphia offers beginner’s clinics and lessons, giving anyone the chance to become a padel professional and improve their game. 601 Righters Ferry Road, Bala Cynwyd, afcfitness.com/padelphia
Penn Tennis Center
Located on the University of Pennsylvania campus, the courts are open to students and the public. With eight indoor courts and 12 outdoor courts for members, players can reserve a time slot to exercise their skills. Private clinics, camps and programs are offered to everyone, giving non-members a chance to practice their play. 240 S. 31st St., pennracquetsports.com
Phield House Indoor Sports Facility
Attend open gym pickleball play at Phield House Indoor Sports Facility. The center has portable nets, paddles and even balls. Call ahead of time to confirm hours available and equipment provided. 814 Spring Garden St., phieldhouse.com
Temple University
Get your serve on at Temple University, where seven outdoor courts are laid out with the opportunity for equipment rentals just a walk away. Practice a swing, hit or play a match at these community courts. 15th and Norris Sts., temple.edu
Water Tower Recreation Center
Six outdoor hard courts set the stage for an epic game of doubles or singles pickleball. With permanent lines and nets, the courts are ready for play upon arrival. 209 E. Hartwell Lane, wtrec.org
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