Charlotte has fifteen active pickleball venues: seven free or city-run courts, four Pickleball Charlotte club locations, and four other membership-based options. At the county parks, most courts can be reserved ahead through Mecklenburg County's online booking system, while a smaller number stay open for first-come, first-served play. This is confirmed court by court against the county's own tennis, pickleball and volleyball page, checked October 5, 2026.
Free and city-run pickleball courts in Charlotte
- Freedom Park, East Boulevard: 6 outdoor courts, free, lit. Courts 11, 12, 14 and 15 are reservable; 13 and 16 are open play. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Clanton Park, Clanton Road: 6 outdoor courts, free, lit. Courts 1 through 4 are reservable; 5 and 6 are open play. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- MLK Park, N Davidson Street: 6 outdoor courts, lit, one-time fee required. Courts 2, 3, 5 and 6 are reservable; 1 and 4 are open play. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Clarks Creek Park, Lawyers Road: 8 outdoor courts, lit, affordable city rates for reserved play. Courts 1 through 5 are reservable; 6 through 8 are open play. Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Tuckaseegee Recreation Center, Tuckaseegee Road: 6 indoor courts, drop-in fee applies. Courts 1 through 4 are reservable, 5 and 6 are open play; call for current session times.
- Holbrook Park, Holbrook Road: 6 outdoor courts, free, open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Huntingtowne Farms Park, Huntingtowne Farms Lane: 8 outdoor courts, free, unlit, open sunrise to sunset.
Reserve a court at any of the five reservable parks above through Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's online booking system; the open play courts at each park need no reservation.
Commercial and membership pickleball clubs in Charlotte
For indoor play, climate control or guaranteed court time, Charlotte has four Pickleball Charlotte locations plus several membership clubs.
- Pickleball Charlotte at Sharon Lakes, 8401 Sharon Lakes Road: 22 courts, 16 indoor, drop-in and membership options, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Pickleball Charlotte on Granite Street: 18 courts, 14 indoor, drop-in and membership options, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Pickleball Charlotte at Northlake, 8626 Hankins Road: 8 indoor courts, drop-in and membership options, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Pickleball Charlotte at Ballantyne, 11611 Ardrey Kell Road: 13 courts, 7 indoor, drop-in and membership options, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Rally Club Charlotte, 101 Southside Drive: 8 courts, 4 indoor, one-time fee required, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays.
- Life Time Athletic Charlotte, Park Road: 6 indoor courts, Life Time membership required.
- Harris YMCA, Quail Hollow Road: 4 indoor courts, YMCA membership required, guest fee available.
- Carmel Country Club, Carmel Road: 11 courts, members and guests only.
For the full list with hours, phone numbers and directions, see the Charlotte, NC pickleball court directory.
Sources: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, tennis, pickleball and volleyball page, checked October 5, 2026; Pickleball Charlotte locations page, checked October 5, 2026; Rally Pickleball, checked October 5, 2026.