Where to Play Pickleball in Brisbane (2026 Guide)

Brisbane has quietly become one of the best pickleball cities in the country. The council keeps adding free courts to parks, the clubs actually look after beginners, and the pros are coming to town. The only thing holding you back is the state of the balls in your boot.

This is our guide to where to play pickleball in Brisbane, with the address, courts, facilities, what's on and a map for each venue. We last checked these details in October 2026. Opening hours and session times change, so check with the venue before you go.

Quick picks

• Most courts: Focus Pickleball, Redcliffe (12)
• Best dedicated venue: The Gap Health & Racquet Club precinct
• Best for beginners: Brisbane Pickleball Club and Pickle Kit come-and-try sessions
• Best wet-season option: Brisbane City Indoor Sports, Coorparoo
• Best free court in the city: Turbot Street underpass, Brisbane CBD

Brisbane pickleball venues at a glance

Dedicated venues

1. PARK Racquet Club and Grand Slam Pickleball, The Gap

The Gap Health & Racquet Club precinct is home to PARK Racquet Club, which runs pickleball, padel and tennis side by side, and Grand Slam Pickleball's dedicated courts with a clubhouse and viewing areas.

• Location: 200 Settlement Road, The Gap QLD 4061
• Courts: Seven pickleball courts at PARK and eight dedicated courts at Grand Slam
• Facilities: Clubhouse, viewing areas, plus padel and tennis on site
• What's on: Court hire, coaching, open play, social leagues, tournaments and memberships
• Hours: PARK: 7am to 9:30pm
• Best for: Regular players who want a proper home venue
• Book: Grand Slam Pickleball

2. Focus Pickleball, Redcliffe

Twelve dedicated courts, including four exhibition courts with grandstand seating. It hosts pro tournaments, so the standard is high.

• Location: 461 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe QLD 4020
• Courts: Twelve dedicated courts, including four exhibition courts
• Facilities: Pro shop, café, clubhouse, BBQ area and floodlights
• What's on: Court hire, coaching, open play, social sessions, weekly intermediate doubles and singles, and pro tournaments
• Hours: 6am to 10pm, seven days
• Best for: Moreton Bay players, and anyone who wants to watch good pickleball

3. Queensland Tennis Centre, Tennyson

Dedicated outdoor pickleball courts on a hard acrylic surface next to the main tennis facility. It's hosted the Brisbane Pickleball Classic, and Pat Rafter Arena is on the same site.

• Location: King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson QLD 4105
• Courts: Dedicated outdoor acrylic courts
• What's on: Court hire and events
• Best for: Well-run bookings on quality courts

4. Pickle Kit, Mitchelton and Arana Hills

A north-side club with covered courts in Mitchelton and indoor courts in Arana Hills, and a strong focus on new players.

• Location: Mitchelton QLD 4053
• Courts: Covered courts in Mitchelton and indoor courts in Arana Hills
• What's on: Come-and-try sessions with equipment included, beginner practice, social play, junior sessions, coaching clinics and local tournaments
• Best for: Beginners and families on the north side

City and inner suburbs

5. Brisbane City Indoor Sports, Coorparoo

One of the most affordable indoor options in the city, and a lifesaver in the wet season.

• Location: Coorparoo QLD 4151
• Courts: Indoor multi-sport courts lined for pickleball
• Facilities: Equipment available
• What's on: Casual court hire for registered and non-registered players
• Best for: Rainy days and total beginners

6. UQ Sport Tennis Centre, St Lucia

Two dedicated courts at the University of Queensland, open to the public.

• Location: University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4067
• Courts: Two dedicated outdoor courts
• Facilities: Paddle hire and balls for sale at the pro shop
• What's on: Hourly court bookings through UQ's online system
• Best for: Inner west and university players

7. Turbot Street underpass, Heritage Lanes

A fully fenced multi-sport court near King George Square, right in the CBD.

• Location: Turbot Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000
• Courts: One fenced court for pickleball, basketball and handball
• Facilities: Net provided (set it up and pack it down yourself), bleacher seating and a drinking fountain
• What's on: Book in one-hour slots through Heritage Lanes
• Hours: 7am to 7pm daily
• Best for: A lunchtime hit in the city

Free council courts

Brisbane City Council has been adding pickleball lines to neighbourhood parks all over town. Most are multi-use courts where you bring your own net, paddles and balls. They're free and first in, best dressed.

8. Amazons Place Park, Jindalee

The pick of Brisbane's free courts, with permanent nets on both courts and a regular crowd organising games.

• Location: Amazons Place, Jindalee QLD 4074
• Courts: Two outdoor courts with permanent nets
• What's on: Free, no bookings
• Best for: Free social games in the south-west

Other council parks with pickleball lines include McCook Park, Newmarket, Davies Park, West End, Joachim Street Park, Holland Park West, Mulbeam Park, Boondall, Bonemill Road Park, Runcorn, Boyd Park, Nundah, Banyo Memorial Park, Ferguson Park, Bracken Ridge and Dash Street Park, Keperra. Bring your own portable net.

Clubs that run regular sessions

• Brisbane Pickleball Club: one of the city's largest clubs, with sessions across Wavell Heights, Mt Gravatt, Aspley and other suburbs, plus come-and-try sessions with all equipment provided.
• Pickle Hub: round robins, competitive play, intro lessons and drills in Yeronga and Jindalee.
• Brisbane Bayside Pickleball Club: beginner to league play across Wellington Point, Lindum, Victoria Point and Cleveland.
• Redlands Pickleball Club: weekly sessions at Ormiston State School, Wellington Point Tennis Courts and PCYC Redlands in Capalaba.

Further out

• Ipswich: Ipswich Pickleball Association plays on seven indoor courts at the Ipswich Indoor Sports Centre, 81 Warwick Road.
• Logan: Beenleigh Tennis & Pickleball Centre has nine dedicated outdoor courts with lights, and Pickleball Southside plays on eight outdoor courts in Meadowbrook.
• Gold Coast: see our Gold Coast pickleball guide.

Watch the pros

The 2026 Australian Pickleball Cup is being held at Pat Rafter Arena, bringing PPA Tour players to Brisbane alongside the best from Australia and New Zealand. It's billed as the strongest field and richest prize purse in the sport's Australian history. Worth a look, then quietly change your whole technique.

A note on Brisbane balls

Most Brisbane courts are outdoor hard courts, and outdoor balls take a beating on rough concrete and asphalt. Heat and humidity don't help, and summer storms make outdoor courts unplayable for days. If your ball looks egg-shaped or has a hairline crack near the holes, it's done. More in how long pickleballs actually last and indoor vs outdoor pickleball balls.

Brisbane pickleball FAQs

Where can I play pickleball for free in Brisbane?

Amazons Place Park in Jindalee has permanent nets. McCook Park, Davies Park, Joachim Street Park and several other council parks have free lines where you bring your own net.

Where is the biggest pickleball venue in Brisbane?

Focus Pickleball in Redcliffe has twelve dedicated courts. The Gap precinct has fifteen courts between PARK and Grand Slam.

Is there indoor pickleball in Brisbane?

Yes. Brisbane City Indoor Sports in Coorparoo, Pickle Kit's Arana Hills courts and the Ipswich Indoor Sports Centre all have indoor courts.

How do I start playing pickleball in Brisbane?

Book a come-and-try session with Brisbane Pickleball Club or Pickle Kit. Both supply paddles and balls for beginners.

New to the sport? Start with padel vs pickleball, or read why everyone is suddenly playing pickleball.

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