Top Places to Play Pickleball in New Jersey

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to stay active in New Jersey? Look no further than pickleball! This unique paddle sport, which combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, has been gaining popularity across the state. With almost 1,000 courts in New Jersey, there are plenty of opportunities to get in on the action.

Legend has it that pickleball was named after a pup named Pickles who loved to chase his ball around Bainbridge Island in Washington. Whether or not that’s true, one thing is for sure – pickleball is a great way to work up a sweat and have fun at the same time.

If you’re interested in trying out pickleball, here are some places where you can play around the state:

– Anchor Golf Center in Whippany
– Angela Hibbard Park in Brick
– Avalon Community Hall in Avalon
– Beach Haven in Beach Haven
– Bergen County Pickleball Club in Tenafly
– Brookside Racquet & Swim Club in Allendale
– Brigantine Community Center in Brigantine
– Canistear Park in Highland Lakes
– Cherry Hill Health and Racquet Club in Cherry Hill
– Colts Neck Racquet Club in Colts Neck
– Courtside Racquet Club in Lebanon
– Fort Monmouth Rec Area in Tinton Falls
– Greater Morristown Y in Cedar Knolls
– Heritage Middle School in Livingston
– Hudson Pickleball in Hoboken
– Iron Peak Sports & Events in Hillsborough
– Kroc Center in Camden
– Lavallette in Lavallette
– Manalapan Township Recreation Center in Manalapan
– Marlboro County Park (Marlboro Swim Club) in Marlboro
– Marlboro Recreation Center in Marlboro
– Mercer County Park Commission Tennis Facility in Pennington
– Michael J. Tighe Park in Freehold Twp.
– Montclair Pickleball in various locations
– Moorestown Recreation Center in Moorestown
– Mount Pleasant Park & Fields in Upper Twp.
– Ocean City Courts in Ocean City
– Overpeck County Park-Ridgefield Park Area in Leonia
– Pickleball Smash-It in Atlantic City
– Princeton Racquet Club in Princeton
– Proshot Pickleball in Egg Harbor Twp.
– Rahway River Park in Rahway
– South Jersey Pickleball in Cherry Hill
– The Rec Center at St. Mathew’s in Williamstown
– Upper Ridgewood Tennis Club in Ridgewood
– Warren Health & Racquet Club in Warren
– Weehawken Recreation in Weehawken
– William T. Birch Park in Fort Lee
– YMCA of Red Bank in Red Bank

With so many options available, there’s no excuse not to give pickleball a try. So grab your paddle, find a court near you, and get ready to have a blast playing this exciting sport. And don’t forget to check out our Instagram reel for some inspiration!

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