Free Pickleball Courts in Connecticut: Connecticut residents and visitors can enjoy pickleball at over 25 public locations across the state, all without spending a dime. As the sport continues to grow in popularity, more courts have opened from the shoreline to Hartford County. Some locations require reservations, while others operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Greater New Haven and Shoreline
Bittner Park
1450 Durham Road, Guilford
7 outdoor courts, free public use
Cherry Lawn Park
120 Brookside Road, Darien
4 courts, free play; $20 per 90 mins for reservations by Darien residents
Cummings Park
Shippan Ave., Stamford
Pickleball lined on tennis courts, free use
Main St. Park
225 Main St., Old Saybrook
3 outdoor courts, free public use
Fairfield County
Flood Middle School
490 Chapel St., Stratford
4 outdoor courts, free play; reservations for Stratford residents
Gould Manor Park
655 Holland Hill Road, Fairfield
2 courts, free public use; reservations available
Island Brook Park
600 Garden St., Trumbull
6 outdoor courts, free play; reservations for Trumbull residents
Ludlow Park
1-99 Roger Square, Norwalk
4 courts, free play; $15 for residents/$25 for non-residents to reserve
Rowayton Elementary School
1 Roton Ave., Norwalk
8 courts, free play; $15 for residents/$25 for non-residents to reserve
Tashua Knolls Park
40 Tashua Knolls Lane, Trumbull
8 lit outdoor courts, free play; reservations for Trumbull residents
Tunxis Hill Park
225 Melville Ave., Fairfield
6 courts, free public use; reservations available
Unity Park
399 White Plains Road, Trumbull
6 courts, free play; reservations for Trumbull residents
Wooster Middle School
150 Lincoln St., Stratford
4 courts, free play; reservations for Stratford residents
Greater Hartford and Central Connecticut
Ballantine Park
Southbury
4 courts, open to public
Field Road Park
96 Field Road, Somers
4 outdoor courts, free public use
Harrison Park
700 N Main St., Wallingford
8 courts, free public use
Hockanum Park
356 High St., East Hartford
6 outdoor courts, first-come, first-serve
LP Wilson Community Center
599 Matianuck Ave., Windsor
6 courts, free public use
Rockwell Ave/Bill Lee Fields
73 Rockwell Ave., Bloomfield
1 court, free public use
Rye Street Park
476 Rye St., South Windsor
8 courts, free public use
Wolcott Park
1341 New Britain Ave., West Hartford
6 courts, free public use
Eastern Connecticut
East Village Park
100 E Village Road, Shelton
4 tennis courts with pickleball lines, free public use
Leary Park
739 Vauxhall St. Ext., Waterford
1 tennis court with pickleball lines, free use
Panthorn Park
485 Burritt St., Plantsville
4 tennis/pickleball courts, free use
Shetucket Plains Road Park
315 Plains Road, Willimantic
6 courts, free public use
A Game for Everyone
Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport, attracting players of all ages and skill levels. With so many free courts available across Connecticut, it’s easier than ever to grab a paddle and play.
News in Brief: Free Pickleball Courts in Connecticut
Over 25 free pickleball locations are available across Connecticut — from Darien and Trumbull to Hartford and Willimantic. Courts range from dedicated pickleball setups to lined tennis courts. Many are first-come, first-serve, while others offer low-cost or free reservations for residents.