How many pickleball courts does Marco Island Racquet Center have?
Marco Island Racquet Center has 9 dedicated pickleball courts: 8 lighted outdoor courts plus a daytime stadium court. Surface: Asphalt.
How much does it cost to play pickleball at Marco Island Racquet Center?
Open to the public, fee to play. Non-member guest fees, per day including tax: $17 from 8 to 10:30 a.m., $14 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., $5 from 6 to 8 p.m. Reserved court rental $22 an hour. The adult annual membership is listed as closed. Prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go.
What are the hours at Marco Island Racquet Center, and can you play at night?
Yes, you can play in the evening: the courts are 8 of them lighted for evening play. Published hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
When is open play at Marco Island Racquet Center?
No-fee court time weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m., and after closing on Saturday and Sunday. Schedules change with the season and around tournaments, so check with the venue first.
How do you reserve a pickleball court at Marco Island Racquet Center?
Court rentals by phone on (239) 394-5454.
Where is Marco Island Racquet Center?
Marco Island Racquet Center is at 1275 San Marco Road, Marco Island, FL 34145, in Marco Island. On site: pro shop, loaner paddles with a guest fee or rental, restrooms, water. Phone: (239) 394-5454. Get directions to Marco Island Racquet Center (opens in a new tab)
What are the rules for playing at Marco Island Racquet Center?
The venue publishes this house rule:
- Guest fees cover one sport. Reserved court rentals are available 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at staff discretion. (aptg.co (opens in a new tab))
What is the history of pickleball at Marco Island Racquet Center?
- After Hurricane Irma the center was renovated, including the pro shop and a resurfacing of the tennis and pickleball courts. Work finished near the end of November 2018, leaving five dedicated pickleball courts and one dual-purpose court. (coastalbreezenews.com (opens in a new tab))
- By January 2021 the city ran nine pickleball courts with 328 active members. (marconews.com (opens in a new tab))
- On June 9, 2022, tennis and pickleball players packed a city meeting with a recreation consultant over how to split the facility as pickleball demand grew. (coastalbreezenews.com (opens in a new tab))
- The city is designing a $786,000 project to convert two tennis courts to pickleball; it also removes the racquetball building and one pickleball court to add parking. (cityofmarcoisland.com (opens in a new tab))
What else should players know about Marco Island Racquet Center?
- Pickleball instructors for clinics and lessons: Bob Waldeck and Peter Prodanov. (aptg.co (opens in a new tab))
- The adult annual membership is $360 including tax but is currently closed; the junior annual membership is $102. (aptg.co (opens in a new tab))
- The center is at the corner of San Marco Road and Heathwood Road. (cityofmarcoisland.com (opens in a new tab))
Who runs Marco Island Racquet Center?
City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation.
What is Marco Island Racquet Center known for?
The city has a capital project in design to convert two tennis courts to pickleball; it also removes one existing pickleball court for parking.
Membership is in demand: the adult annual membership is closed, and a 2023 local report described a waiting list larger than the member roster.
Before you go
- Booking
- Court rentals by phone on (239) 394-5454
- Call first
- (239) 394-5454 for today's hours and open-play times
- Bring
- A paddle, outdoor balls, court shoes and water, plus a hat and sunscreen for outdoor courts
- In the heat
- Play mornings or evenings in summer and read our play-safe guide
What other pickleball courts are near Marco Island Racquet Center?
The closest is Marco Island YMCA, about under a mile away in a straight line. Here is how the nearest courts compare.
| Venue | Distance | Courts | Lights | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Island YMCA | under a mile | 14 | Not listed | Members |
| Naples Pong Pickleball | 9 miles | 1 | Not listed | Public, fee |
| East Naples Community Park | 12 miles | 65 | Yes | Public, fee |
| Port of the Islands Pickleball Club | 13 miles | 6 | Yes | Public, fee |
More questions about Marco Island Racquet Center
What else is Marco Island Racquet Center called?
Marco Island Racquet Center is also known as City of Marco Island Racquet Center.
Can you borrow or rent a paddle at Marco Island Racquet Center?
Yes: loaner paddles with a guest fee or rental.
Are there restrooms at Marco Island Racquet Center?
Yes. Restrooms are listed among the amenities at Marco Island Racquet Center.
What is the phone number for Marco Island Racquet Center?
(239) 394-5454. Call ahead for current hours, fees and open-play times.
What pickleball courts are closest to Marco Island Racquet Center?
Marco Island YMCA, about under a mile away; Naples Pong Pickleball, about 9 miles away. Every one has its own page in our court guide.
Is Marco Island Racquet Center part of Paradise Coast Pickleball Club?
No. Paradise Coast Pickleball Club is a private social club for players 30 and up. It does not own, run or reserve Marco Island Racquet Center and has no arrangement with it.
Sources
Checked . Hours, fees and open-play times change with the season, so confirm with the venue before a first visit. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we fix it.
- cityofmarcoisland.com/page/racquet-center (opens in a new tab)
- cityofmarcoisland.com/page/racquet-center-conversion-of-two-t... (opens in a new tab)
- coastalbreezenews.com/news/community/clubs_and_organizations/... (opens in a new tab)
- pickleheads.com/courts/us/florida/marco-island/marco-is... (opens in a new tab)
- coastalbreezenews.com/articles/new-programs-and-improvements-... (opens in a new tab)
- marconews.com/story/news/local/communities/marco-eagl... (opens in a new tab)
- coastalbreezenews.com/news/community/tennis-and-pickleball-pl... (opens in a new tab)
- aptg.co/xQPNpK (opens in a new tab)
Paradise Coast Pickleball Club does not own, run or reserve Marco Island Racquet Center and has no arrangement with it. This page is a guide for players.