Dallas–Fort Worth is one of pickleball’s national hubs — the Professional Pickleball Association is based in the Dallas area — and the scene runs from free Dallas park courts to some of the biggest indoor clubs in the country.
Heat shapes everything here. Outdoor play is comfortable roughly October through May, while summer becomes indoor season, or dawn-and-dusk season on the metro’s many lighted courts, as players move the clock instead of fighting midday temperatures.
How to Read This List: Dedicated Courts, Tennis Overlays and Texas Heat
Read the Facilities line before the address. “Permanent Lines, Nets” means dedicated pickleball courts with pickleball nets. “Permanent Lines, Tennis Nets” means pickleball lines painted on tennis courts and played over a tennis net — see our guide to playing pickleball on a tennis court.
A third line, “Permanent Lines, Portable Nets,” marks lined courts where you bring your own net — that is the setup at Frisco’s Warren and Shawnee Trail sports complexes, so pack a net alongside your paddle.
Texas heat sets the schedule. Summer play concentrates in the early morning and evening; several courts on this list are lighted, and Frisco’s park courts run 6:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m., which in practice means dawn and after-dark sessions in July and August.
Pickleball In Dallas–Fort Worth
1. Campbell Green Park
Campbell Green Park in North Dallas has 4 outdoor pickleball-only courts, listed by Dallas Park and Recreation on its dedicated-courts list. Dallas Parks states outdoor courts are free to use and available first-come, first-served.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 16600 Hillcrest, Dallas, TX 75248, USA
- Web Contact: dallasparks.org
2. Churchill Park
Churchill Park in North Dallas (just south of I-635 at Hillcrest Road, across from Churchill Recreation Center) has 4 outdoor pickleball-only courts on the Dallas Parks dedicated-courts list.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 7025 Churchill Way, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
- Web Contact: dallasparks.org
3. Cole Park
Cole Park in Uptown Dallas has 6 outdoor pickleball-only courts — the largest dedicated-court count of any Dallas city park on the Dallas Parks list.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 4000 Cole, Dallas, TX 75204, USA
- Web Contact: dallasparks.org
4. Kiest Park
Kiest Park, the 263-acre Oak Cliff park, has 4 outdoor pickleball-only courts on the Dallas Parks dedicated-courts list. The park also has a recreation center and tennis center on the same Hampton Road site.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 3080 S. Hampton Rd., Dallas, TX 75224, USA
- Phone: (214) 670-1918
- Web Contact: dallasparks.org
5. Thurgood Marshall Park
Thurgood Marshall Park in the Red Bird community of Dallas has 2 multi-use courts — tennis courts with pickleball lines painted on, so both sports share the courts.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Tennis Nets
- Address: 5150 Mark Trail Way, Dallas, TX 75247, USA
- Web Contact: dallasparks.org
6. Williams Park (University Park)
Williams Park in University Park — the city inside Dallas — has six lighted pickleball courts. The City of University Park states its courts are for University Park residents and their guests only, and reservations are required for play from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 6400 Park St, Dallas, TX 75205, USA
- Web Contact: uptexas.org
7. The Sandy Pickle
The Sandy Pickle at The Village Dallas is an outdoor pickleball and sand-volleyball entertainment venue in the heart of Dallas, with a full-service bar, golf simulators and a putting green alongside the courts. Its official site does not publish a court count.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 5683 Village Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
- Phone: (469) 659-6387
- Web Contact: playsandypickle.com
8. Pickleball Kingdom Plano
Pickleball Kingdom Plano has 15 indoor, climate-controlled courts with pro-grade (outdoor-style) surfaces — the largest verified dedicated pickleball facility in the metro. It runs free Pickleball 101 beginner classes, leagues, tournaments and open play; non-member open play is $15/session per its site.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 1301 Custer Road, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75075, USA
- Phone: (469) 595-9773
- Web Contact: pickleballkingdom.com
9. High Point Tennis Center
High Point Tennis Center is a City of Plano Parks and Recreation facility with 21 lighted outdoor tennis courts and eight combination Pickleball-QuickStart tennis courts with regulation pickleball lines. It offers classes, leagues, mixers and court reservations; a Plano recreation account and court fees apply.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Tennis Nets
- Address: 421 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023, USA
- Phone: (972) 941-7170
- Web Contact: highpointtennis.com
10. Dill Dinkers Pickleball — Plano
Dill Dinkers Plano features 10 indoor courts with Premium CushionX surfaces and individual court fencing, in a climate-controlled club. It runs open play, DUPR events, leagues and lessons, with member and visitor pricing.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 904 N Central Expy, Plano, TX 75074, USA
- Phone: (972) 677-3465
- Web Contact: dilldinkers.com
11. Warren Sports Complex
Warren Sports Complex has 8 outdoor pickleball courts — pickleball lines on the tennis courts, and the City of Frisco states players must bring their own pickleball net. The city is building 12 dedicated pickleball courts here, on track to complete in late 2026.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Portable Nets (bring your own net)
- Address: 7599 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033, USA
- Phone: (972) 292-6500 (City of Frisco Parks & Recreation)
- Web Contact: friscotexas.gov
12. Shawnee Trail Sports Complex
Shawnee Trail Sports Complex has 4 outdoor pickleball courts on the same terms as Warren — lines on shared courts, bring your own net, free first-come play with optional paid reservations.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Portable Nets (bring your own net)
- Address: 6501 Hillcrest Road, Frisco, TX 75035, USA
- Phone: (972) 292-6500 (City of Frisco Parks & Recreation)
- Web Contact: friscotexas.gov
13. Frisco Athletic Center
The Frisco Athletic Center (FAC) offers 3 indoor pickleball courts with scheduled open-play hours. Play is for FAC members and Day Pass or Pickleball Pass holders; passes are bought in person at the front desk.
- Facilities: Indoor gym courts — net type not published by the city
- Address: 5828 Nancy Jane Ln, Frisco, TX 75035, USA
- Phone: (972) 292-6600
- Web Contact: friscotexas.gov
14. Frisco FieldhouseUSA
FieldhouseUSA’s Frisco location has 9 indoor pickleball courts, added in September 2024, available on a first-come, first-served basis for open play, with membership information on the facility’s own site.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 6155 Sports Village Rd, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
- Web Contact: frisco.fieldhouseusa.com
15. McLeland Tennis Center
McLeland Tennis Center is Fort Worth’s premier public tennis and pickleball facility, managed by Impact Activities. It has six pickleball courts — two outside dedicated pickleball courts and four outside courts converted from tennis courts — plus indoor tennis/pickleball courts, drills and lessons.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets (dedicated courts); Permanent Lines, Tennis Nets (converted courts)
- Address: 1600 W Seminary Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76115, USA
- Phone: (817) 631-0951
- Web Contact: impactactivities.com
16. Courtside Kitchen
Courtside Kitchen is Fort Worth’s first dedicated pickleball facility, combined with a full-service restaurant. It has 9 pickleball courts, 7 of them covered, and offers court bookings, open play, leagues, lessons and paddle rental ($2.50 per published local listings).
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 1615 Rogers Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
- Phone: (682) 255-5751
- Web Contact: courtsidekitchenfw.com
17. The Picklr — West Fort Worth (White Settlement)
The Picklr West Fort Worth is an indoor club in White Settlement, just west of Fort Worth, with 10 dedicated indoor courts with outdoor-style surfacing per its official site. It is membership-based, with leagues, clinics, open play and court reservations.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 1705 S Cherry Ln, White Settlement, TX 76108, USA
- Phone: (817) 730-4206
- Web Contact: thepicklr.com
18. Arcadia Trail Park
Arcadia Trail Park is a north Fort Worth community park listed by the City of Fort Worth on its official pickleball courts page, with outdoor courts alongside a 1.24-mile hike-and-bike trail. The city does not publish a court count for this park.
- Facilities: Outdoor courts — line/net type and court count not published by the city
- Address: 7613 Arcadia Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76137, USA
- Web Contact: fortworthtexas.gov
19. Elzie Odom Athletic Center
The Elzie Odom Athletic Center is a 60,000 sq ft City of Arlington multi-purpose center on NE Green Oaks Blvd, next to River Legacy Parks East. Court directories list 3 indoor pickleball courts (lined gym courts); the city requires a facility card for use.
- Facilities: Lined Courts, Portable Nets (indoor gym courts)
- Address: 1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006, USA
- Phone: (817) 459-6434
- Web Contact: arlingtontx.gov
20. Cimarron Recreation Center
Cimarron Recreation Center in Irving provides drop-in pickleball on 5 courts (3 indoor, 2 outdoor per the Dallas County court directory), with restrooms and wheelchair accessibility. Drop-in fee access applies, with low annual rates for Irving residents per the directory.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Portable Nets (indoor courts); outdoor courts — net type not published
- Address: 201 Red River Trail, Irving, TX 75063, USA
- Web Contact: cityofirving.org
21. Hackberry Creek Country Club
Hackberry Creek Country Club in Irving (an Invited private club) built out to 16 lighted pickleball courts alongside its 8 tennis courts — the largest court count in this list, but private and members-only. It has a racquet-sports pro shop and covered hospitality decks.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 1901 W Royal Ln, Irving, TX 75063, USA
- Web Contact: invitedclubs.com
22. Chicken N Pickle — Grand Prairie
Chicken N Pickle Grand Prairie, at EpicCentral on Hwy 161, is an indoor/outdoor pickleball-and-dining complex with 11 courts (6 indoor, 5 outdoor), plus shuffleboard, a bar, a game yard and a restaurant. Courts are reserved and paid by the hour.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 2965 S State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, USA
- Phone: (469) 943-1410
- Web Contact: chickennpickle.com
23. Chicken N Pickle — Grapevine
Chicken N Pickle Grapevine is the chain’s second DFW location, with 12 courts (8 indoor, 4 outdoor per the court directory), a restaurant, bar and yard games. Like Grand Prairie, play is by paid court reservation, and rental paddles are available on site.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 4600 Merlot Ave, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
- Phone: (817) 766-6320
- Web Contact: chickennpickle.com
24. LB Houston Tennis Center (Dallas)
Dallas Parks lists LB Houston Tennis Center with 12 multi-use courts (tennis courts with pickleball lines) and marks it ($) — reservation fees apply. It is one of the biggest overlay setups in the city system.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Tennis Nets
- Address: 11225 Luna Rd, Dallas, TX 75229, USA
- Web Contact: impactactivities.com
25. Samuell Grand Tennis Center (Dallas)
Samuell Grand Tennis Center, run by Impact Activities in East Dallas, has 12 dedicated outdoor pickleball courts alongside 16 tennis courts, with online reservations, a pro shop and a demo paddle program.
- Facilities: Permanent Lines, Nets
- Address: 6220 E Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75223, USA
- Phone: (469) 250-7887
- Web Contact: impactactivities.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there free pickleball courts in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Yes. Dallas Park and Recreation states its outdoor courts are free to use, first-come, first-served — that covers dedicated-court parks like Cole Park (6 courts), Campbell Green and Churchill (4 each) and Kiest (4), plus the city’s tennis-overlay sites.
Frisco’s park courts at Warren and Shawnee Trail are also free for walk-up play (paid reservations are optional), and Fort Worth park courts such as Arcadia Trail Park are free public-park courts.
What is the difference between dedicated courts and tennis overlays here, and where do I find each?
Dedicated courts (Facilities: “Permanent Lines, Nets”) are built for pickleball only — all of Dallas’s pickleball-only park sites, Pickleball Kingdom, Dill Dinkers, The Picklr, Courtside Kitchen and both Chicken N Pickle locations.
Overlays (“Permanent Lines, Tennis Nets”) are pickleball lines painted on tennis courts played over a higher tennis net — for example Thurgood Marshall Park, LB Houston’s 12 multi-use courts, McLeland’s four converted courts and High Point’s eight combination courts.
Frisco’s Warren and Shawnee Trail courts are a third type: lined courts where you must bring your own net.
Where should a beginner start?
At a venue with organized beginner programming. Pickleball Kingdom Plano runs a free one-hour Pickleball 101 class with paddles and balls provided, and High Point Tennis Center (Plano) runs beginner classes and weekend “Intro to Pickleball” clinics.
McLeland (Fort Worth) runs entry-level programming with free entry-level paddles available, and Courtside Kitchen offers group lessons. Free park open play in Dallas and Frisco is welcoming too, but there is no coach — bring your own paddle.
How do players handle the Texas heat?
By moving indoors or moving the clock. The metro’s large indoor clubs — Kingdom Plano’s 15 air-conditioned courts, Dill Dinkers’ climate-controlled 10, The Picklr’s 10 — exist precisely for summer, and Dill Dinkers markets cushioned indoor courts as easier on joints in extended play.
Outdoors, the pattern is early-morning and evening play on lighted courts — Frisco’s park hours run to 11:45 p.m. and Williams Park’s courts are lighted — rather than midday summer sessions.
Can I rent a paddle if I don’t own one?
Yes, at the commercial and managed venues in this list. Courtside Kitchen rents paddles ($2.50 in published local listings), McLeland offers free entry-level paddles and $3 professional demo paddles, and High Point’s pro shop runs a $3 demo paddle program.
Chicken N Pickle locations rent equipment on site, and Pickleball Kingdom Plano provides paddles and balls for its Pickleball 101 classes. At free city park courts there is no rental — bring your own paddle and, in Frisco’s parks, your own net.
The Fort Worth Library also lends free pickleball kits, per the City of Fort Worth pickleball page.
Playing beyond the metro? Our guide to pickleball courts across Texas covers the rest of the state, and you can compare scenes in our city guides to Atlanta and New York.
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