A pickleball destination on the waterfront in the heart of downtown Pensacola, Florida. With 8 tournament-sized outdoor courts, abundant entertainment space, and a 240-seat waterfront bar & eatertainment area.
Our world-class facility, located along 360 feet of waterfront promenade on Commendencia Slip in the historic Port of Pensacola, offers unmatched amenities for competitive players, recreational players, tourists, spectators, and cocktail enthusiasts alike. Portside Pickle puts the FUN!!! and joy inherent to America’s fastest growing sport center stage to provide a 5-star customer experience in a world-class facility. We are not just a venue but the premier pickleball community in NW Florida in a truly idyllic setting.
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Yes, we offer programming designed to introduce fundamentals and pair beginners together. The first step would be to take a beginner's clinic to introduce you to the game and get you comfortable with playing. You can find a list of clinics on our website.
No, we have rental paddles and demo paddles available for use. You must have a credit card on file in case paddle is lost, stolen or damaged.
Yes, we require advanced reservations for courts.
Our cancellation policy is designed to free up courts and spaces for our community, ensuring everyone has a chance to enjoy them. Court, Golf Simulator and Group Fitness Reservations: You can cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start time without any charge. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time will be charged the full reservation price. Programs and Events: Cancellation policies for programs and events may vary, so please review the event details carefully before signing up. All applicable charges will be applied to your credit card at the time of cancellation.
We have over 200 free parking spaces directly in front of our building. Additionally, we have 1,000 spaces within 1,000 feet of our entrance.
The outdoor courts are concrete.
We will have a mix of classes available, please check our website for more details.
Spring, summer and fall hours are 7am-11pm and 7am-10pm in the winter.
No age requirements, but we do expect children to be supervised by an adult at all times. We have camps, clinics and leagues for kids!
When setting up your match, select' DUPR' match, and the scoreboard will automatically record and upload your DUPR match scoring.
11 points is a full game. If you are confused on the rules, feel free to grab an employee to explain things to you, we are here to help!
We have different pricing based on time of day as well as reserved court or open play. Pricing can be found on our website.
When a spot on the waitlist opens up, everyone who is on the waitlist for the session will be notified and the first person to accept the spot will get into the session.
Pickleballs are located at each court. We also have them in the pro shop for purchase.
We have an app called "PodPlay" where you can put in the date/time you'd like a lesson and it will give you a list of coaches that are available to give you a lesson.
We sure do! They are e-cards and can be purchased from our online shop at PortsidePickle.myShopify.com.
Yes, please see our website for all of our options.
Yes, we have men's and women's restrooms and an ADA restroom.
Yes, please check out our website to see upcoming events!
Yes, we have a full bar and 2 on-site food trucks.
No, anyone is welcome to use our courts as long as terms and conditions and liability waiver is completed.
No, we have open play at certain times. However, we HIGHLY encourage you to check the app for availability prior to driving here as spots will fill up fast.
No, you must cancel and then you can sign up again if there is availability.
Well-socialized, non-aggressive dogs are more than welcome. They must be on a 6' non-retractable leash and be kept under the owner's control at all times, not jumping or approaching other guests or constantly barking. Dogs are not allowed on the courts. They will need to relieve themselves in the grassy areas out front before entering our facility. Owners are responsible for picking up after their dogs and disposing of it.
We have our own RPO certified coaches that host clinics and lessons. We will also have pros onsite to teach more advanced lessons. If you're interested in being a coach for us, please email us at lovemyjob@portsidepickle.com
Yes, memberships can be canceled at anytime, but please remember, you may not get another membership in the future if you decide to join again as we have a limited number.
