How many pickleball courts does Pelican Bay Community Park have?
Pelican Bay Community Park has 20 dedicated pickleball courts, not lighted. Surface: Novacrylic. Shade: Shaded waiting area for players. Other published counts differ; they are listed under where sources differ.
How much does it cost to play pickleball at Pelican Bay Community Park?
Open to the public, fee to play. Non-member open play $11.60 per person per day. Non-member court rental $25.20 per court per hour. Collier County resident annual $95, non-resident annual $125.40. Collier resident daily $10, non-resident daily $13.20. All plus tax; proof of residence required for resident rates. Prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go.
What are the hours at Pelican Bay Community Park, and can you play at night?
No night play: the courts are not lighted. The pickleball courts are not lit. They were pre-wired for lights, but the county has not approved court lighting, so pickleball ends at dusk. (Pelican Bay Public Pickleball Advisory Group). Published hours: Pickleball courts daily 8 a.m. to dusk.
When is open play at Pelican Bay Community Park?
Open play by rotation and skill level, posted on the Pelican Bay Courts PodPlay events calendar. Schedules change with the season and around tournaments, so check with the venue first.
How do you reserve a pickleball court at Pelican Bay Community Park?
Book courts on PodPlay (pelicanbay.podplay.app). Resident annual members book 14 days ahead, resident daily players 10 days, non-residents 3 days. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a refund.
Are there pickleball lessons, clinics or leagues at Pelican Bay Community Park?
Lessons and clinics booked through PodPlay, with a staff pickleball coach and an instruction manager.
Where is Pelican Bay Community Park?
Pelican Bay Community Park is at 764 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL 34108, in North Naples. On site: restrooms, pro shop, shaded player waiting area, parking, bocce courts, walking trail. Phone: (239) 799-6161. Get directions to Pelican Bay Community Park (opens in a new tab)
What are the rules for playing at Pelican Bay Community Park?
The venue publishes these house rules:
- Everyone must book in advance on the Pelican Bay PodPlay app; you need a reservation to enter the facility. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- You may enter up to 30 minutes before your booking. Check in by tapping the Reservations button in the app, even if the door is open. If you have not checked in 20 minutes after the start time, it counts as a no-show. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- Two no-shows within two months bring a two-week suspension (the 2-2-2 No Show Policy). Cancel in the app to free your spot. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- Cancel at least 24 hours ahead to avoid being charged the full price. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- Book one open play session and stay as long as you like until open play ends at 12:30 p.m. in the morning or at dusk in the afternoon. Skill-level court assignments are posted on the whiteboards on courts 7 and 16, and court 20 is a challenge court during open play. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- Games are played to 11, win by 2. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- Bring your own paddle. Children under 12 must be with an adult, and pets are not allowed. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- You sign a liability waiver when you create your free booking account, and outside coaches need management approval to run clinics. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
Where do you park at Pelican Bay Community Park?
Park in the lot next to the tennis courts. Bike racks are provided and biking is encouraged. Parking along Hammock Oak Drive is not allowed. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
How do local players connect at Pelican Bay Community Park?
- The Pelican Bay Public Pickleball Advisory Group speaks for public (non-Foundation) players, acts as a liaison with the county and the Foundation, and runs a website and Facebook group. Contact: pelicanbaypublicpickleball@gmail.com. (pelicanbaypickleball.com (opens in a new tab))
What is the history of pickleball at Pelican Bay Community Park?
- Pelican Bay developer WCI deeded the park to Collier County in 1994 as a community park. (naplespress.com (opens in a new tab))
- A public players' advisory group formed in August 2023. At its request, the county and the Pelican Bay Foundation approved an amendment on February 13, 2024 guaranteeing the public access to 50 percent of the pickleball courts. (pelicanbaypickleball.com (opens in a new tab))
- A groundbreaking ceremony was held on December 6, 2024, and construction began on December 9, 2024. The county closed the park for construction on January 20, 2025. (pelicanbaypickleball.com (opens in a new tab))
- The courts themselves were finished by September 2025, and the whole facility opened on December 4, 2025, the same day memberships went on sale. A ribbon cutting followed on January 9, 2026. (pelicanbaypickleball.com (opens in a new tab))
- The Pelican Bay Foundation paid for the project and manages the courts under a 30-year land lease with the county. (naplespress.com (opens in a new tab))
What else should players know about Pelican Bay Community Park?
- AEDs are located by the restrooms near the tennis and pickleball courts. Restrooms are on the west side of the pavilion and the north side of the tennis building. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- Pickleballs and Joola paddles are for sale during open play hours, Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- If a full session opens up, everyone on the waitlist is notified and the first to accept gets the spot. Memberships cannot be paused. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- A junior Collier County resident pickleball membership costs $10 a year plus tax. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- Coaches include Instruction and Player Development Manager Evan Dinopoulos, a certified pickleball pro, and coach Melissa Bouchard, who is certified to rate players up to 4.5. Lessons are booked with the coach filter in PodPlay. (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
- The county confirmed on November 7, 2025 that 10 of the 20 courts are public courts. (pelicanbaypickleball.com (opens in a new tab))
- A 10-foot sound-dampening fence surrounds the courts on three sides, and the corridor next to the public courts can run warmer. Wiring for elevated fans was approved on March 4, 2025, with fans to be considered after opening. (pelicanbaypickleball.com (opens in a new tab))
Who runs Pelican Bay Community Park?
Collier County owns the park. The pickleball and tennis courts are managed as Pelican Bay Courts by the Pelican Bay Foundation under a long-term lease and management agreement with the county.
What is Pelican Bay Community Park known for?
Twenty new Novacrylic pickleball courts were built here as part of a Pelican Bay Foundation upgrade of about $6 to $7 million, after nearly a decade of planning, with sound-absorbing fencing as a condition of the build. The county reports the facility has reopened now that the sound-mitigation system is installed.
Before you go
- Booking
- Book courts on PodPlay (pelicanbay.podplay.app).
- Call first
- (239) 799-6161 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
Where do sources differ about Pelican Bay Community Park?
Published figures for this venue do not all agree. The official figure is shown above; the others are listed here so you can judge for yourself.
- Courts open to the public: 20 pickleball courts (collierparks.com (opens in a new tab)); 10 public plus 10 reserved for Pelican Bay residents (gulfshorebusiness.com (opens in a new tab))
- Lights: 20 lighted courts (courtsource.us (opens in a new tab)); pickleball hours 8 a.m. to dusk (pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab))
What other pickleball courts are near Pelican Bay Community Park?
The closest is Veterans Community Park, about 2 miles away in a straight line. Here is how the nearest courts compare.
| Venue | Distance | Courts | Lights | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Community Park | 2 miles | 14 | Yes | Public, fee |
| YMCA of Collier County North Campus | 4 miles | 10 | Not listed | Public, fee |
| Fleischmann Park | 6 miles | Not published | Yes | Public, fee |
| East Naples Community Park | 10 miles | 65 | Yes | Public, fee |
More questions about Pelican Bay Community Park
What else is Pelican Bay Community Park called?
Pelican Bay Community Park is also known as Pelican Bay Courts.
Are there restrooms at Pelican Bay Community Park?
Yes. Restrooms are listed among the amenities at Pelican Bay Community Park.
What is the phone number for Pelican Bay Community Park?
(239) 799-6161. Call ahead for current hours, fees and open-play times.
What pickleball courts are closest to Pelican Bay Community Park?
Veterans Community Park, about 2 miles away; YMCA of Collier County North Campus, about 4 miles away. Every one has its own page in our court guide.
Is Pelican Bay Community Park 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 Pelican Bay Community Park 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.
- collierparks.com/Parks-and-Beaches/Community-Parks/Pelic... (opens in a new tab)
- pelicanbaycourts.com (opens in a new tab)
- gulfshorebusiness.com/gb-daily/pelican-bay-community-park-ope... (opens in a new tab)
- naplespress.com/local-news/county-park-pickleball-plans... (opens in a new tab)
- naplespress.com/sports/pelican-bay-community-park-build... (opens in a new tab)
- collierparks.com/Athletics (opens in a new tab)
- pelicanbaypickleball.com/updates (opens in a new tab)
- pelicanbaycourts.com/faqs (opens in a new tab)
- naplespress.com/local-news/6m-pelican-bay-community-par... (opens in a new tab)
- pelicanbaypickleball.com/about (opens in a new tab)
- pelicanbaypickleball.com/advisory-group (opens in a new tab)
- pelicanbaypickleball.com/faq (opens in a new tab)
- pelicanbaypickleball.com/blog/f/staying-cool-on-the-courts (opens in a new tab)
Paradise Coast Pickleball Club does not own, run or reserve Pelican Bay Community Park and has no arrangement with it. This page is a guide for players.