Where to Play Pickleball on Hilton Head Island

Get ready to dink and dive your way into the sensational pickleball phenomenon sweeping the shores of Hilton Head Island! Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a seasoned pickleball pro, Hilton Head Island’s pickleball scene offers an irresistible invitation to be part of a sensation that’s not just a game – but an island-wide obsession! 

Pickleball has captured the hearts of enthusiasts across all generations, uniting the young and young at heart in the pursuit of timeless fun. This captivating and competitive sport combines the best elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong requiring no more than a lightweight paddle, a hollow plastic ball, a companion (or three!), and a court. Singles, doubles, round robins, and pickleball matching, the pickleball options on Hilton Head are endless. 

From award-winning racquet clubs offering professional instruction to public parks with free open play pickleball sessions, Hilton Head Island provides the perfect playground for pickleballers of all ages and skill levels. Grab your paddle and get ready to serve up some unforgettable fun with a side of southern charm and beauty on a pickleball getaway to Hilton Head Island.


Local’s Favorite Pickleball Courts:

1. PALMETTO DUNES TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CENTER


6 Trent Jones Lane, Hilton Head Island

Phone: (888) 926-8784

Situated in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, the award-winning Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center is the largest pickleball facility on Hilton Head Island with one of the most comprehensive instructional programs on the East Coast! The Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center is your gateway to an unforgettable pickleball experience. 

This state-of-the-art facility, ranked the #1 Tennis Resort in the Carolinas, boasts 24 dedicated pickleball courts lighted for night play, and a wide variety of group or private instruction with world pickleball pros. View all Palmetto Dunes Resort rentals HERE!

Tennis & Pickleball Center Hours

Sunday – Saturday 7:30 AM to 6 PM
*Select courts lighted for night play through 10 PM

Reservations & Rates 

Call (888) 926-8784 or stop by the Pro Shop to book. With the largest Pro Shop on the island, paddle rentals at Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center are readily available. 

Pickleball Programs

View the Adult & Junior Pickleball Programs HERE.

2. SEA PINES RACQUET CLUB


5 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island

Phone: (843) 363-4495

Situated in the heart of Harbour Town, the Sea Pines Racquet Club offers six dedicated pickleball courts, pickleball programs under the instruction of former US Open and Wimbledon Champion Stan Smith, and weekday round robins where all skill levels are welcome.

Whether learning the basics, advancing your pickleball game, or starting the day with social play, the Sea Pines Racquet Club sets the stage for an unparalleled pickleball escape every enthusiast should explore. View all Sea Pines Resort Area rentals HERE!

Racquet Club Hours

Sunday – Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM

Reservations & Rates 

Call (843) 363-4495 or BOOK ONLINE 

Pickleball Programs & Pricing

View the current pickleball programs & pricing HERE

3. SOUTH BEACH RACQUET CLUB


230 S Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island

Phone: (843) 671-2215

For Hilton Head’s best pickleball experience, look no further than the South Beach Racquet Club next to South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. The club is wheelchair accessible with 20 competition grade pickleball courts lighted for night play (the most pickleball courts on HHI!), daily pickleball clinics and round robins for all ages and skill levels, and a full Pro Shop for all your pickleball needs. After play socials spill to the viewing deck and rocking chairs around the clubhouse or the world-famous Salty Dog Cafe, only steps away. View all South Beach rentals HERE!

Racquet Club Hours

Sunday – Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM

Reservations & Rates 

Call (843) 671-2215 or stop by the Pro Shop. 

Click HERE for current pricing. 

Pickleball Programs

View the current pickleball programs HERE.

4. ISLAND CLUB OF HILTON HEAD


85 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island

Phone: (843) 785-8012

Situated on a beautiful stretch of shoreline between Folly Field Beach and Islanders Beach Park, the Island Club of Hilton Head boasts excellent resort amenities exclusive to Island Club guests. The Island Club boasts landscaped grounds with swimming pools, a hot tub, gazebo areas, BBQ grills, a stocked lagoon for fishing, and private beach access. The property is also home to the Island Club Tennis Center with 8 tennis courts, 3 pickleball courts, a Pro Shop, and an event schedule packed with pickleball programs. Guests must sign up for all activities. View all Island Club rentals HERE!

Island Club of Hilton Head Hours

Sunday – Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM

Pickleball Programs

View the current pickleball programs HERE.

5. PORT ROYAL RACQUET CLUB


10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Island 

Phone: (843) 686-8803

Nestled amidst live oaks on the northwestern point of the island, the Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club features 8 new Har-Tru clay courts and 2 dedicated pickleball courts, one lighted for night play. With professional pickleball instructors, players of all levels can enhance their skills through private lessons, custom clinics, and spirited round robins in serene Lowcountry surroundings. End your rally with a round of drinks on the southern-style plantation veranda at Robber’s Row Grille. View our Port Royal rentals HERE!

Racquet Club Hours

Sunday – Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM

Reservations & Rates 

Non-members can book courts 24 hours in advance

Call (843) 686-8803

Click HERE for current pricing. 

Pickleball Programs

View the current pickleball programs HERE.

6. HILTON HEAD ISLAND RECREATION CENTER


20 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island 

Phone: (843) 681-7273

Located on the north end of the island, the Hilton Head Island Recreation Center is one of the most popular public places to play pickleball in Hilton Head. The center offers a fitness facility with 20+ land and water fitness classes, guided tours and charters, and 5 outdoor basketball courts with permanent pickleball markings and open play sessions for visitors Monday through Saturday. The Island Rec Center courts can be crowded in the mornings, for a quieter pickleball rally, plan your play around midday. 

Rec Center Hours

Monday – Sunday: 6 AM to 9 PM

Winter Hours: 6 AM to 6 PM

Reservations & Rates 

Call (843) 681-7273 or BOOK ONLINE

Pickleball Programs

Open Pickleball Play on Monday – Saturday: 8 AM to 2 PM

7. HILTON HEAD ISLAND PUBLIC PARKS WITH PICKLEBALL


HILTON HEAD ISLAND PARK 

Adriana Lane, Hilton Head Island 

The Adriana Lane courts at Hilton Head Island Park (also known as Old Schoolhouse Park) include 7 public outdoor hard courts with permanent pickleball lines with open play every day from 9 AM – 2 PM. Bring your own paddles and portable nets. 

CHAPLIN PARK 

11 Castnet Drive, Hilton Head Island

The Chaplin Community Park between Burkes Beach Road and Singleton Beach Road has 4 basketball courts with permanent pickleball lines, open to the public on a first come first serve basis, no open play! Bring your own paddles and portable nets. 

CORDILLO COURTS

2 South Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island 

Located near Lowcountry Celebration Park in the Forest Beach resort area, the Cordillo courts have 4 tennis courts with permanent pickleball lines, open to the public from 8:30 AM to 7 PM on a first come first serve basis, no open play! The nets must be lowered and bring your own paddles!

Plan Your Pickleball Getaway With Sunset Rentals!


Ready to play America’s hottest new sport on America’s favorite island? Hilton Head Island vacation accommodations are set in unique resort communities within the island’s plantation resort areas. Each plantation and each community has its own unique personality, set of adventures, and island attractions.

Take a tour of the top resort areas HERE or call our team of vacation planners today at (843) 785-6767.

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