Lilac Park Pickleball Courts NOW OPEN

Written and Photographed by David L. Williams II

The summer 2023 issue of Signature City magazine included an update on the beginning process of the Lilac Pickleball Courts. This project was originally slated to be installed in Oaks Park; the location was changed to Lilac Park based on further research and feedback and has now been completed for public use. What was once a multipurpose field has been changed to a state-of-the-art pickleball facility with 24 courts, an operation building, funbrellas for shading, fencing, seating areas and an abundance of parking.

Before

Important Things To Know

Generally, this facility will be open for play from dawn until 9 p.m. and will be managed from 8 – 11 a.m. and 5 – 9 p.m. daily. Hours are subject to change depending on some holidays or weather conditions. During managed hours, players will need to acquire a pickleball pass to access the courts. Outside of these hours, courts are open for play to the public free of charge. The daily pass can only be purchased onsite, and the 6- and 12-months passes can be purchased online at www.pbgfl.com/lilacpickle under the “Registration” section. The courts are managed by Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Department and require a separate membership from the Tennis & Pickleball Center.

After

On January 12, 2024, the City hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony officially marking its grand opening to the public. The first tournament held at this new facility will be the annual SPIRIT TEAM “Paddle Battles” Fundraiser on February 10, 2024; see page 20 for details.