Reserving of courts for private groups, lessons, clinics or tournaments is prohibited.
Any pickleball instruction, lessons, clinics or tournaments on Borough owned pickleball courts must be approved by the Borough of Stone Harbor. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2026 PICKLEBALL FEES
Open Play, Daily 8 am – Noon: $5.00 per person | Allows you to participate in your skill group’s 2 hour session.
You may only sign up for one session per day.
Sign up with Court Reserve, or payment can be made in person (cash or credit), only if spots are available.
All players must check-in at the pickleball hut before entering the courts.
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Court Rentals During Open Play: Advance reservations are not allowed.
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Walk-ins: If open play sessions aren’t full, in-person court rentals may be available at the discretion of the staff.
Court Rentals, 4 pm – 8 pm, Daily
Rates: $10 per court for 60 minutes | $15 per court for 90 minutes
Courts can be reserved 24 hours in advance through Court Reserve
Reservation Policy: Reservations will be held for ten minutes past the reserved time.
FREE PLAY, 12 pm – 4 pm Daily
All courts are available at no charge from noon – 4 pm, daily. First come, first serve basis, NO RESERVATIONS.
COURT RULES:
- Only tennis and pickleball are allowed to be played on their respective courts (no bikes, skateboards, soccer, dogs, etc.)
- No food or beverages, except for water, are allowed on the courts. Alcohol is prohibited.
- Athletic sneakers and clothing must be worn at all times. Shirts are required.
- Children must be supervised at all times.
- Profanity and aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.
- Stone Harbor Recreation Department and sponsored programs have priority of the courts.
- Stone Harbor Recreation Department will determine availability in regard to inclement weather.
🏓 Big News for Stone Harbor Pickleball Fans!
We are excited to announce that the 82nd Street courts are getting a major upgrade! Starting the week of April 6th, 2026, we will begin resurfacing our 6 existing courts and converting our 4 temporary courts into permanent ones.
The result? 10 brand-new, permanent pickleball courts ready for action!
Key Dates to Know:
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Court Closure: Friday, April 3rd (closed for safety through project completion).
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Construction Starts: Week of April 6th.
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Re-Opening: We expect to be back in play by Memorial Day Weekend!
We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance your pickleball experience. Get those paddles ready—it’s going to be a great summer! ☀️
Approved Pickleball Instruction, Clinics, Camps and Tournaments are below.
