Pickleball has become a new Outer Banks vacation favorite. Accessible to all ages and skill levels, its simple rules and engaging gameplay make it easy to pick up. Whether enjoying the gentle ocean breeze or during sunset, playing pickleball on vacation offers a perfect blend of light-hearted competition and leisure. We love it for its social nature, the joy of friendly matches, and the satisfying rhythm of a well-placed shot. Many Outer Banks communities and homes offer pickleball, so fun is just around the corner.
We’ve created a guide for adding pickleball fun to your next OBX vacation!
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a paddle sport with 2 -4 players. It can be played on a 20′ x 44′ court or tennis court. It is easy to learn for beginners and enjoyable for all ages but can develop in a fast-paced game. Whether you’re looking for a new way to stay active, spend time with friends, or engage in some friendly competition, pickleball offers excitement and simplicity.
To play, you need pickleball racquets, pickleballs, and a court to play on. The dress attire is sporty casual with a good pair of shoes, however, we suggest you feel comfortable in any attire you wear.
What are the rules of Pickleball?
To get started and fully enjoy the game, it’s important to understand the basic rules and gameplay. Check out Picklehead’s “How to Play Pickleball – 9 Simple Rules for Beginners” on tips for how to hit the court with confidence!
Where can I play?
Pickleball and tennis are offered at multiple public locations!
Corolla Light (for a fee; subject to availability) (252) 453-4565
Four outdoor lighted pickleball courts, two indoor clay tennis courts, four outdoor clay tennis courts, and four outdoor hard tennis courts.
Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center (for a fee) (252) 453-8525
Three indoor plexi-cushion hard tennis courts, two pickleball courts, and a fitness center.
Meekins Park
1634 N. Croatan Highway • Milepost 7, Kill Devil Hills (behind the Fire Department)
Two hard surface courts
Dare County Recreation Park (252) 475-5920
602 Mustian Street • Milepost 8, Kill Devil Hills
Four hard surface courts
Dowdy Park
3005 S. Croatan Highway • Milepost 11, Nags Head
One hard surface court
What communities offer pickleball?
Corolla:
- Villages in Ocean Hill
- Ocean Crest community
- Pine Island
- Corolla Light
- Buck Island
- Ocean Lake
- Ocean Sands (Not available for Sections – A,B,C)
- Spindrift
Duck:
Check out these Twiddy Homes with Pickleball Courts at the house
Enjoy pickleball at home! These homes feature a pickleball court onsite, so you don’t even have to leave to enjoy a game!
Turn up the fun with OBX tunes
Serve up the fun with energized beach tunes! Check out our OBX Vacation Playlist for pickleball melodies or scan our Spotify bar code!
If you have any questions, our Vacation Specialists on our Guest Services team are happy to help! Please chat with us on our website, call (866) 457-1190, or text us at (252) 888-2598.
Mali Goebel
Jul 15, 2024