Local Pickleball Guide – Raleigh, North Carolina

Pickleball is unarguably one of the most popular sports in the South Atlantic region. We send orders to North Carolina more often than nearly any other state (topped by only Florida, California, Arizona, Washington and Michigan). If you happen to live near the Raleigh area, here’s a quick glimpse into pickleball in your area.

Pickleball in the Triangle players

USAPA Ambassadors – Raleigh

Local USAPA Ambassadors include:

• Cary   Michael Walsh   919-460-1650   Cary, North Carolina
• Cary   Luis Vazquuz   919-561-8732   Cary, North Carolina
• Chapel Hill   Jim Wilson   703-966-0327   Pittsboro, North Carolina
• Durham   Mark Siewers   617-515-0166   Durham, North Carolina
• Raleigh   Joe Borrelli   919-426-1110   Raleigh, North Carolina
• Raleigh   Daphne Key   919-706-5639   Raleigh, North Carolina
• Wake Forest   Sandy Brasseale   501-772-7439   Wake Forest, North Carolina
• Wake Forest   Joe Vartanesian   919-624-6795   Wake Forest, North Carolina

These kind-hearted folk are itching to promote the sport. Don’t hesitate to contact one (or more!) of them for any pickleball-related inquiries.

Raleigh, NC Pickleball Clubs

If you’re itching to play, check out these North Carolina-located pickleball clubs. If you want even more information, the North Carolina State Pickleball website and the Atlantic South Region website are both awesome resources for those in the area.

• Mountain Picklers (Connestee Falls)   Brevard, North Carolina
• Triangle Pickleball Club   Cary, North Carolina
• Wake Forest Legends    Wake Forest, North Carolina
• Winston-Salem Pickleball   Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Chapel Hill Pickleball   Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Pickleball Carolina   (State Website)
• Atlantic South Region (Regional Website)

 Method Road Park in Raleigh, NC

Pickleball Courts Around Raleigh

Here’s a brief list of places to play in Raleigh. Of course, this list is not exclusive and there are more courts popping up every day!

• A.E. Finley YMCA
• Brier Creek Community Center
• Five Points Center for Active Adults
• Hedingham Athletic Club
• Lake Lynn Community Center
• Method Road Community Center
• Optimist Park Community Center
• Amberly Residents Center (Cary, NC)
• Bond Park Community Center (Cary, NC)
• Harrison Grande (Cary, NC)
• Herb Young Community Center (Cary, NC)
• Weatherstone (Cary, NC)
• White Oak Park (Cary, NC)
• Walltown Recreation Center (Durham, NC)
• Chapel Hill Community Center (Chapel Hill, NC)
• Ephesus Courts (Chapel Hill, NC)
• Middle Creek Community Center, (Apex, NC)
• Cary Family YMCA (Cary, NC)
• Kraft Family YMCA (Apex, NC)

Briar Creek Community Center

Raleigh Pickleball Related News and Youtube Videos

For you locals who enjoy reading about pickleball news in your area, check out these links:

• Raleigh to open first outdoor courts
• Raleigh opening first outdoor pickleball courts
• Cary to Turn Swampy Swath into Town’s Newest Park
• Pickleball players say they’re slaves to the growing sport

If videos are more your style, here’s a couple for your viewing pleasure:

Pickleball in the Triangle

Doubles Play – Pickleball at Lake Lynn Community Center

Keep it up, North Carolina… you’re an inspiration to us all!