> Veterans Community Park Pickleball in Naples, FL: 14 courts. Address, cost, hours, open play, how to reserve and the nearest other courts, with sources. - Canonical: https://pcpc.club/courts/veterans-community-park - Published: 2026-09-25 - Updated: 2026-09-26 - Club: Paradise Coast Pickleball Club, a private social club for pickleball players 30 and up, Naples, FL - Contact: https://pcpc.club/contact or hello@pcpc.club (the club has no phone yet) [Home](/) / [Courts](/courts) / Veterans Community Park Pickleball in North Naples # Pickleball at Veterans Community Park 14 pickleball courts, 6 of them lighted for evening play. Open to the public. Everything we could verify about playing here, with a source for each fact. [Get directions (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Veterans%20Community%20Park%2C%201895%20Veterans%20Park%20Drive%2C%20Naples%2C%20FL%2034109) [All Paradise Coast courts](/courts) ## Quick answer Veterans Community Park is a pickleball venue in North Naples, Naples, Florida, at 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, FL 34109. It has 14 pickleball courts, 6 of them lighted for evening play. Open to the public. Cost: The county does not publish a pickleball fee. Court directories disagree: some list the courts as free, one lists a $5 daily drop-in with annual passes. | Item | Detail | | --- | --- | | Address | 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, FL 34109 Map of Veterans Community Park (opens in a new tab) | | Area | North Naples | | Courts | 14 pickleball courts | | Lights | 6 of them lighted for evening play | | Surface | Hard | | Access | Open to the public | | Phone | (239) 252-4682 | | Official site | collierparks.com (opens in a new tab) | | Last checked | September 26, 2026 | ## How many pickleball courts does Veterans Community Park have? Veterans Community Park has 14 pickleball courts, 6 of them lighted for evening play. Surface: Hard. Other published counts differ; they are listed under [where sources differ](#differ). ## How much does it cost to play pickleball at Veterans Community Park? Open to the public. The county does not publish a pickleball fee. Court directories disagree: some list the courts as free, one lists a $5 daily drop-in with annual passes. Prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go. ## What are the hours at Veterans Community Park, and can you play at night? Yes, you can play in the evening: the courts are 6 of them lighted for evening play. Published hours: Park daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Park office Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ## When is open play at Veterans Community Park? Public players describe the schedule as open play from opening to closing, with 3 courts available to reserve for a fee from 2 to 4 p.m. The county does not publish a schedule, according to the Pelican Bay Public Pickleball Advisory Group. Schedules change with the season and around tournaments, so check with the venue first. ## How do you reserve a pickleball court at Veterans Community Park? No reservation system found; players organise games at the courts. ## Where is Veterans Community Park? Veterans Community Park is at 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, FL 34109, in North Naples. On site: community center, restrooms, water, picnic pavilions, playground, dog park, parking. Phone: [(239) 252-4682](tel:+12392524682). [Get directions to Veterans Community Park (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Veterans%20Community%20Park%2C%201895%20Veterans%20Park%20Drive%2C%20Naples%2C%20FL%2034109) ## How do local players connect at Veterans Community Park? - Players run their own games here with county oversight. ([naplespress.com (opens in a new tab)](https://www.naplespress.com/local-news/6m-pelican-bay-community-park-pickleball-construction-begins/article_c556ab1a-c45b-5bed-812b-c92b90cd176f.html)) - Local players connect through the Naples Veteran's Park Pickle Ball Community Facebook group. ([pickleballnaplesflorida.com (opens in a new tab)](https://pickleballnaplesflorida.com/)) ## What is the history of pickleball at Veterans Community Park? - In January 2021 the park had eight pickleball courts; the county's official count is now 14. ([marconews.com (opens in a new tab)](https://www.marconews.com/story/news/local/communities/marco-eagle/2021/01/22/pickleball-marco-island-ymca-south-collier-opens-nine-courts/6661455002/)) ## What else should players know about Veterans Community Park? - Leashed pets are allowed in the park, and the Rover Run dog park is on site. ([collierparks.com (opens in a new tab)](https://www.collierparks.com/Parks-and-Beaches/Community-Parks/Veterans-Community-Park)) ## Who runs Veterans Community Park? Collier County Parks and Recreation. ## What is Veterans Community Park known for? One of four county parks listed in the Collier County Parks and Recreation pickleball directory. The county park page notes that players flock to the pickleball courts. ## Before you go - **Booking:** No reservation system found; players organise games at the courts - **Call first:** [(239) 252-4682](tel:+12392524682) 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](/play-safe) ## Where do sources differ about Veterans 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. - Court count: 14 (8 unlighted plus 6 lighted) ([collierparks.com (opens in a new tab)](https://www.collierparks.com/Parks-and-Beaches/Community-Parks/Veterans-Community-Park)); 16 outdoor courts ([pickleheads.com (opens in a new tab)](https://www.pickleheads.com/courts/us/florida/naples/veterans-community-park)) ## What other pickleball courts are near Veterans Community Park? The closest is Pelican Bay Community Park, about 2 miles away in a straight line. Here is how the nearest courts compare. | Venue | Distance | Courts | Lights | Access | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Pelican Bay Community Park | 2 miles | 20 | No | Public, fee | | YMCA of Collier County North Campus | 4 miles | 10 | Not listed | Public, fee | | Fleischmann Park | 7 miles | Not published | Yes | Public, fee | | Naples Pro Pickleball | 10 miles | 1 | Not listed | Public, fee | ## More questions about Veterans Community Park **Q. Are there restrooms at Veterans Community Park?** Yes. Restrooms are listed among the amenities at Veterans Community Park. **Q. What is the phone number for Veterans Community Park?** (239) 252-4682. Call ahead for current hours, fees and open-play times. **Q. What pickleball courts are closest to Veterans Community Park?** Pelican Bay 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. **Q. Is Veterans 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 Veterans Community Park and has no arrangement with it. ## Sources Checked September 26, 2026 . 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](/contact) and we fix it. - [collierparks.com/Parks-and-Beaches/Community-Parks/Veter... (opens in a new tab)](https://www.collierparks.com/Parks-and-Beaches/Community-Parks/Veterans-Community-Park) - [collierparks.com/Athletics (opens in a new tab)](https://www.collierparks.com/Athletics) - [pickleheads.com/courts/us/florida/naples/veterans-commu... (opens in a new tab)](https://www.pickleheads.com/courts/us/florida/naples/veterans-community-park) - [courtsource.us/pickleball/fl/naples/veterans-community... (opens in a new tab)](https://www.courtsource.us/pickleball/fl/naples/veterans-community-park) - [places2play.org/place/1180-veterans-community-park-napl... (opens in a new tab)](https://www.places2play.org/place/1180-veterans-community-park-naples-fl) - [naplesvacationproperties.com/blog/top-public-places-to-play-pickleba... (opens in a new tab)](https://www.naplesvacationproperties.com/blog/top-public-places-to-play-pickleball-in-naples-fl/) - [naplespress.com/sports/pelican-bay-community-park-build... (opens in a new tab)](https://www.naplespress.com/sports/pelican-bay-community-park-building-pickleball-courts/article_c1e90af7-93df-5ef4-ba60-90f47a4bc9cb.html) - [marconews.com/story/news/local/communities/marco-eagl... (opens in a new tab)](https://www.marconews.com/story/news/local/communities/marco-eagle/2021/01/22/pickleball-marco-island-ymca-south-collier-opens-nine-courts/6661455002/) - [naplespress.com/local-news/6m-pelican-bay-community-par... (opens in a new tab)](https://www.naplespress.com/local-news/6m-pelican-bay-community-park-pickleball-construction-begins/article_c556ab1a-c45b-5bed-812b-c92b90cd176f.html) - [pickleballnaplesflorida.com (opens in a new tab)](https://pickleballnaplesflorida.com/) - [pelicanbaypickleball.com/blog/f/open-play---all-day (opens in a new tab)](https://pelicanbaypickleball.com/blog/f/open-play-%E2%80%94-all-day) Paradise Coast Pickleball Club does not own, run or reserve Veterans Community Park and has no arrangement with it. This page is a guide for players. ### Get directions 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, FL 34109 [Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Veterans%20Community%20Park%2C%201895%20Veterans%20Park%20Drive%2C%20Naples%2C%20FL%2034109) ### 30 and up? Play with us. Paradise Coast Pickleball Club organises games by level for players 30 and up across Naples. Founding membership is $99 per year. [Join for $99 a year](/membership) ### Keep reading [Every court on the Paradise Coast](/courts)[Play safe in the heat](/play-safe)[New to pickleball](/new-to-pickleball) Founding season ## Good games need good company. Founding membership is $99 per year. Members are 30 and up. Our launch-season plan covers organised open play by level, socials, round-robins and clinics, and founding members hear every date first. [Join for $99 per year](/membership) [See every court](/courts)