HALPATIOKEE REGIONAL PARK

About

A huge park spanning 65 acres, youll find well kept pickleball courts with tons of picklers to play with during open play at Halpatiokee Park. One of the best things about playing pickleball at Halpatiokee Park in comparison to other parks in the area is the seating area. A long walkway with a bench allows players to watch and wait for their turn to play with ample space. Once inside the gated area youll find wind screens, dedicated pickleball court lines, and well maintained nets. The seating area that is between the 12 courts. Youll find 6 on either side. There is a new additional 8 courts behind this. There is a ton of parking, albeit this park can get very busy on the weekends. While youll definitely find a spot, you may need to walk quite a ways to get to the courts. There are some downsides to consider: on some of the courts youll find dead spots in which if the ball lands there, it well dies. The restroom facility is both far and not well maintained (its often flooded) or is sometimes locked. One of the BEST things about Hapatiokee Park pickleball is the lights which unlike other parks that close early, dont turn off until late (11pm). In personal experience, the best time for many friendly players with a variety of play is on Saturday mornings and the most challenging play is coming weekdays very early in the morning. Halpatiokee Regional Park is situated along the South Fork of the St. Lucie River and covers over 65 acres, featuring a variety of recreational facilities, including sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, a campground, nature center, and several environmental education programs.