The Courts Cape Coral is a Florida pickleball paradise. What to know

TL;DR

Cape Coral has established itself as a pickleball hub with the opening of The Courts Cape Coral, featuring 32 pickleball courts and 12 tennis courts. The facility opened on August 28, 2024, and quickly gained over 2,000 members.

Key points

Cape Coral opened The Courts Cape Coral in 2024
The facility includes 32 pickleball and 12 tennis courts
It has over 2,000 members participating in leagues and open play

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The Courts Cape Coral

Cape Coral put itself on the pickleball map with the opening of the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center in 2024.

Built at a cost of more than $11 million as one of the first projects in the city's $60 million Park and Recreation GO bond initiative, the center, now known as The Courts Cape Coral, features 32 pickleball and 12 tennis courts. It's proven to be extremely popular, with well over 2,000 members participating in league and open play.

Here are some things to know about The Courts Cape Coral.

When is The Courts Cape Coral open?

The Lake Kennedy Racquet Center in Cape Coral officially opened its facility to the public on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. On opening day the center also hosted its first pickle ball tournament with players from different age groups participating.

The Courts Cape Coral, located at 420 SW 2nd Ave., is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

How much is a membership at The Courts Cape Coral?

The Courts offer memberships for individuals, couples and families on a monthly, annual, or seasonal basis. There is also an annual junior membership for players under 18 for $100.

Below are the membership rates for each category.

Individual: $65/month, $250/year or $200/season (Oct. 1-April 30)

Couples: $85/month, $350/year or $300/season

Families (up to 6): $110/month, $500/year or $450/season

Do I need to be a member to play at The Courts?

No, but non-members must create an online account at playthecourtscapecoral.com to reserve a court. The prices for Cape Coral residents are $10 per day for individuals, $15 for couples and $20 for families. Non-Cape residents pay $20 per day per person.

Q&A

What is The Courts Cape Coral and when did it open?

The Courts Cape Coral is a pickleball and tennis facility that opened on August 28, 2024.

How many courts does The Courts Cape Coral have?

The Courts Cape Coral features 32 pickleball courts and 12 tennis courts.

What was the cost of building The Courts Cape Coral?

The construction of The Courts Cape Coral cost over $11 million.