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🏓 Court Information
Number of Courts8 pickleball courts
Indoor / OutdoorOutdoor
Court Surfacehard
NetsPermanent nets
Night LightingYes — fully lighted
CostFree
ReservationsFirst come, first served
🕐 Hours of Operation
Monday – FridayDawn to dusk
SaturdayDawn to dusk
SundayDawn to dusk
Hours subject to change. Call ahead to confirm current times.
✅ Amenities
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opened February 2026❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many pickleball courts are at Tom Petty Park?
Tom Petty Park has 8 outdoor pickleball courts in Gainesville, FL.
Is Tom Petty Park free to play?
Yes — Tom Petty Park is free to play, generally first come, first served.
Are the courts at Tom Petty Park indoor or outdoor?
The pickleball courts at Tom Petty Park are outdoor.
Does Tom Petty Park have lighted courts for night play?
Yes, Tom Petty Park has lighted courts for evening play.
Do you need a reservation to play at Tom Petty Park?
Reservations: First come, first served.
Is Tom Petty Park the largest pickleball facility in Gainesville?
No. It ranks #3 of 15 listed venues in Gainesville, FL by court count.
How many other pickleball venues are within 15 miles of Tom Petty Park?
9 other venues are within 15 miles, including 7 free to play, 4 with lights and 1 with indoor courts. The closest is Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center at 0.7 miles.
✅ Verified with the venue · Oct 28, 2026 · Official site check
Source: https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/Parks/Tom-Petty-Park checked 2026-10-28
📊 Tom Petty Park in context
#3 of 15 listed venues in Gainesville by court count.
Within 15 miles: 9 other venues · 7 free · 4 lighted · 1 indoor.
Closest venues
Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center
0.7 mi · 4 courts · free · lit
Albert "Ray" Massey Park
3.2 mi · 3 courts · free
Eastside High School
3.3 mi · 3 courts · free
The 300 Club
3.5 mi · 8 courts · lit
The Picklr — Gainesville
4.2 mi · 10 courts · lit · indoor
Trinity United Methodist Church
4.5 mi · 6 courts · free
Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park
7.1 mi · 5 courts · free
Westside Baptist Church
7.7 mi · 3 courts · free
Computed from PickleCourtsNearMe's own venue records and coordinates.
📍 Location & Directions
501 NE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601
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