Pickleball is one of the hottest new crazes in North Texas — even attracting the 2023 Pickleball National Championship to Farmers Branch later this year.

The sport shares similarities with tennis, table tennis, and badminton (as well as other paddle ball sports). It has official rules, regulations, and even its own organization — USA Pickleball Association.

What to know

The court is badminton-sized (20 ft x 44 ft) with a modified tennis net.
The pickleball itself is made of plastic and has holes.
The paddle is a little smaller than a tennis racquet.
It can be played as doubles or singles.

Here are some places to play pickleball around Fort Worth.

Outdoor courts

Courtside Kitchen, 1615 Rogers Rd. | Nine courts
McLeland Tennis Center, 1600 W. Seminary Dr. | Six courts
Dutch Branch Park Tennis Courts, 10001 Benbrook Blvd. | Six courts

Indoor courts

Fire Station Community Center, 1601 Lipscomb St. | Two courts (Bring your own net)
Victory Forest Community Center, 3427 Hemphill St. | Three courts
Chisholm Trail Recreation Center, 4936 McPherson Blvd. | Three courts