Pickleball is a popular sport for seniors in Sussex County, Delaware, offering both physical activity and social engagement. Many communities, particularly 55+ and active adult developments, have incorporated pickleball courts into their amenities due to its ease of play and health benefits. You can find courts in various locations, including dedicated pickleball facilities like the YMCA Pickleball Center in Millsboro, and also at Lewes Canalfront Park and other public spaces. 

• Lewes Canalfront Park and Marina – Public pickleball and tennis courts with outdoor lighting, , open 7 days/week, scheduled by First Come First
• Factory Sports Complex, Lewes, features indoor courts, beginner and intermediate classes, Social Play at both levels
• Dave Marshall Tennis and Fitness, Lewes – large fitness center with indoor/outdoor courts, reserved play, outdoor pool, fitness center and classes
• City of Rehoboth Tennis/Pickleball Courts, located at Deauville Beach; tennis courts with painted pickleball margins; reservations made up to one week in advance through MindBodyOnline.com
• Sports at the Beach, Georgetown – indoor courts, open year-round, lessons, skills clinics, Social Play and competitive leagues available
• First State Pickleball Club – statewide membership organization; provide links and information on the sport, where to play, etc.
• Clayton Elementary School, Dagsboro – 10 courts managed by First State Pickleball Club
• Lewes Canalfront Park public courts
• Georgetown public courts
• Sea Colony, Bethany Beach (public/private, fees) 
• Check out numerous web resources by Googling “Pickleball in DE”
• Playtime Scheduler – type in DE Beaches Area for a list of potential sites and potentially available games

Here are some tips for you to consider as you get to know the local pickler scene:

• Consider joining First State Pickleball Club (FSPC). For an annual membership fee of $30, the club is an excellent source for lessons, social events, tournaments and even discounted pickleball gear and merchandise. Member or not, the site has a descriptive list of local courts with contact information.
• Pickleball Coaching International an educational organiztion that provides a list of local certified instructors. (Currently 3 listed locally.)
• USA Pickleball is an excellent resource for everything from official rules to approved paddles and balls to learning how to determine your level.
• The Pickler blog/podcast explains how to rate yourself, goes over the basics of play and the rules, tips and trends.
• Dave Marshall Tennis and Fitness in Lewes is also a good
• resource for instruction and indoor play on rainy days. (fees and reservations apply)
• Finally, the best resource to find out on a daily basis where 
• games are being played and whether they are open to the public is Playtime Scheduler. This “authority” on actual local play time is a free app for computer or 
• phone.

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