I play a lot of pickleball around Miami, so I'm keeping a running list of my favorite courts: where they are, what to expect, and when to go. I'll keep adding spots as I find them.
Last updated: October 2026
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Coconut Grove Fire Station #8 :
2875 Oak Ave, Miami, FL 33133
Tucked behind City of Miami Fire Station #8 on Oak Avenue, you'll find two of the friendliest courts in the Grove. You can't reserve a court, so just show up and pickle. The firefighters have been known to jump into games too.
Quick Facts
Address: 2875 Oak Ave, Miami, FL 33133 (next to Fire Station #8 at 2975)
Courts: 2 permanent courts
Lights: Yes
Cost: Free
Reservations: None, it's first come, first served
Vibe: Great neighborhood, great people
The Story
Neighbors pushed for years to turn this old tennis court into dedicated pickleball courts, and they opened in 2023. Fun community spot and great way to meet locals.
Johnny's Take
I've played here more times than I can count. It's my go-to for drop-in games and meeting local Grovites. Bring a paddle and pack a fun attitude, and you'll make friends and get a great workout.
Woodside Park :
3701 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33145
Quick Facts
Address: 3701 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33145
Courts: 2 dedicated courts
Lights: Yes
Cost: Free
Reservations: None, just drop in with your paddle
Getting there: 10-minute walk from Vizcaya Metrorail. There are bike racks, plus a few parking spots on SW 1st Ave.
Extras: Outdoor workout equipment, a dog park, a playground and shaded pavilions
Johnny's Take
It's super cozy and newly opened in 2025. Big shade trees overlook the dog park, there's workout equipment, and the playground looks like a lot of fun for kids. The courts could use a little more shade during peak daylight hours, so go early or under the lights. I'm also hoping they add an Inter bike station here, one of the orange bikes along the Underline, to make the trip from the Metrorail even quicker.
Douglas Park
2795 SW 37th Ave, Miami 33133
Quick Facts
Address: 2795 SW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33133
Courts: 4 pickleball courts on a tennis court (portable nets)
Lights: Yes
Cost: Free
Reservations: None, just drop in
Pickleball days: Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun
Community play: Tue and Thu, 5–7 PM
Local rules: Games to 11, and the winners stay on the court
Extras: A new playscape, dog parks and a shaded fitness area
Johnny's Take: Freshly updated and genuinely nice courts. Four pickleball courts share one tennis court, so the lines take a minute to sort out, and the nets are the portable kind on wheels. Stick to the posted pickle days. It sits right off busy Douglas Road, but inside it's a great athletic park, with a new playscape for kids, dog parks, and a well-shaded fitness area.
Biltmore Tennis Center:
1150 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Quick Facts
Address: 1150 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (William H. Kerdyk Biltmore Tennis Center)
Courts: 6 dedicated pickleball courts with permanent nets
Lights: Yes, play runs until 9pm on weekdays
Cost: $6–$10/hr per person for Miami-Dade residents, $10.50–$13.50 for non-residents. Prime time starts at 5pm
Reservations: Required. Book on PlayGables.com and check in at the front desk before you play
Open play: Mon, Wed and Fri evenings, split by skill level (3.0 and below, 3.0–3.9, 4.0+)
Hours: Weekdays 7am–9pm, weekends 7am–1pm
Johnny’s Take
With the Biltmore tower right over the courts, it’s one of the prettiest backdrop in Miami pickleball. The courts are dedicated and very well maintained; the nets are permanent, and check in keeps games organized. You’ll pay and book ahead, but the skill-level open play nights make it easy to find a good game and meet people around the gables neighborhood.
Calusa Park:
6702 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Quick Facts
Address: 6702 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Courts: 4 pickleball courts (red lines) on 2 of the park’s 4 tennis courts
Lights: No
Cost: Free
Reservations: None, first come, first served
Pickleball hours: Courts reserved for pickleball Monday to Friday, 9am to noon
House rules: Nets are portable. Roll them back to the fence and lock the wheels when you’re done.
Getting there: Plenty of free parking
Johnny’s Take
A really peaceful park, quietly tucked off the main road just before the town of Key Biscayne starts. The red pickleball lines take a little orienting, but the courts are in great condition and look newly upgraded. There’s a nice shaded rest area in the middle, and the courts are free and ready for drop-in games. And the drive over the Key Biscayne bridge is a mental reset on the way there and the way home.