Best Pickleball Courts in Vermont

🏟️ Court-by-Court Details

1. Cascade Street Park (Essex Junction)

1. 6 outdoor dedicated hard-court pickleball courts

2. Public

3. Six

4. Hard/asphalt with permanent nets

5. ✅ Lighted for evening play

6. No reservation—drop-in

7. Daily ~9 am–dusk

8. Free

9. Contact: Essex Junction Rec, (802) 878‑1376 pickleheads.com

10. Google Maps link
    ✨ Bonus: Weekly leagues and clinics run by Game On VT ejrp.org

2. Airport Park (Colchester)

1. 6 outdoor dedicated pickleball courts

2. Public

3. Six

4. Hard-surface with permanent nets

5. ✅ Lighted

6. No reservation—drop-in

7. Daily until dusk

8. Free

9. Contact: Colchester Parks & Rec, (802) 264‑5640 colchestervt.gov

10. Google Maps link
    🎾 Bonus: On-site restrooms, water, playground & group clinics colchestervt.gov

3. Bayside Park (Colchester)

1. 4 tennis courts also lined for pickleball

2. Public

3. Four

4. Hard-surface

5. ✅ Lighted

6. No reservation—drop-in

7. Seasonal daylight hours

8. Free

9. Contact: Colchester Parks & Rec, (802) 264‑5640 colchestervt.gov

10. Google Maps link
    💡 Bonus: Beach, bathhouse, pavilion nearby colchestervt.gov

4. Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park (Manchester Center)

1. 3 outdoor courts

2. Public

3. Three

4. Hard-surface with portable nets

5. ❓Not lit

6. No reservation—drop-in

7. Seasonal daylight hours

8. Free

9. Contact: Manchester Parks & Rec, (802) 362‑1439 pickleheads.com

10. Google Maps link
    🎾 Bonus: Also has pool, fields, playground; great family venue manchester-vt.gov

5. Davis Park (Shelburne)

1. 7 outdoor hard courts

2. Public

3. Seven

4. Hard surface

5. ✅ Lighted

6. No reservation—drop-in

7. Daylight–9 pm seasonally

8. Free

9. Contact: Shelburne Rec, (802) 985‑9551 shelburnevt.org

10. Google Maps link
    🏀 Bonus: Lit tennis & basketball courts; restrooms on-site shelburnevt.org

6. Paradise Inn (Bennington)

1. 4 outdoor + 4 indoor courts

2. Public

3. Eight total

4. Asphalt outdoor, hard indoor

5. ✅ Indoor lighting; outdoor seasonal

6. Reservation available

7. Daily 9 am–9 pm

8. Free

9. Contact: (802) 442‑8351 pickleballify.com

10. Google Maps link
    🎾 Bonus: Indoor option for year-round play plus events pickleballify.com

7. Rutland Racquet Club (Grand Slam)

1. 4 indoor hard courts

2. Private club

3. Four

4. Indoor hard surface

5. ✅ Yes

6. Reservation/membership required

7. Varies—call ahead

8. Typically $5 drop-in for members, or membership fee pickleheads.comjoespickleball.com

9. Contact: (802) 774‑8450 pickleheads.comjoespickleball.com

10. Google Maps link
    🏅 Bonus: Indoor, well-lit, great year-round consistency joespickleball.com

8. Powers Recreation Park (Lyndonville)

1. 3 outdoor courts

2. Public

3. Three

4. Hard surface; bring your own nets

5. ❓Not lit

6. Drop-in

7. Seasonal daylight hours

8. Free

9. Contact: (802) 626‑5243 joespickleball.com

10. Google Maps link
    👥 Bonus: Friendly local play; modest size—great for meetups joespickleball.com

9. Pearl Street Park (Essex)

1. 4 outdoor dedicated courts

2. Public

3. Four

4. Hard surface

5. ❓Not lit

6. Drop-in

7. Seasonal daylight hours

8. Free

9. Contact: Essex Parks & Rec

10. Google Maps link
    🌳 Bonus: Quiet neighborhood setting; bring nets & balls.

10. Bombardier Park East (Milton)

1. 4 tennis courts with pickleball lines

2. Public

3. Four

4. Hard surface

5. ❓Not lit

6. Drop-in

7. Tue & Thu 5 pm–dusk

8. Free

9. Contact: Milton Rec, (802) 338‑2397

10. Google Maps link
    🌇 Bonus: Great for evening after-work play.