Pickleball on Hilton Head Island
Free public courts, resort pickleball, indoor play and lessons on Hilton Head.
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Pickleball on Hilton Head is easy to find: free public courts run by the Town, resort centers that sell lessons and round robins, and an indoor club for bad weather.
Public Pickleball Courts on Hilton Head
The Town’s public pickleball courts cost nothing. The Cordillo courts on the south end, off Pope Avenue, are tennis courts striped for pickleball, so check who is playing before you set up.
Read the guideFour outdoor pickleball courts, open to the public and free, in the Town’s biggest park off William Hilton Parkway near Burkes Beach.
Read the guideOpen pickleball play for visitors Monday through Saturday at 20 Wilborn Rd. Call (843) 681-7273 to confirm the current schedule before you go.
Resort and Club Pickleball
Read the guideThe island’s best-known pickleball courts, with lessons, round robins and court rentals. A pickleball webcam shows how busy they are before you drive over.
Read the guideLessons, round robins and court rentals at the Racquet Club, which book online on this page.
Read the guideThe Hilton Head Plantation racquet club, with tennis and pickleball programs.
Indoor Pickleball on Hilton Head
Opened in March 2025 at 93 Mathews Drive, Suite 150, with eight indoor courts, which is the answer on a rainy or very hot day. It runs on a reservation system, so book ahead in the busy months.
Where the Pickleball Name Comes From
The game was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, by three fathers looking for something to keep their families busy. The name has two stories. One says it came from the "pickle boat," the leftover crew in a rowing race. The other says it was named for the family dog, Pickles. The founders themselves told both.
Where to Stay for Pickleball
Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines both put courts a short walk from rentals; see the Palmetto Dunes guide and the Sea Pines tennis and pickleball page. For tennis, see the Hilton Head tennis guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there free pickleball courts on Hilton Head?
Yes. Chaplin Community Park has four public pickleball courts, and the Cordillo courts on the south end are striped for pickleball. Both are free.
Is there indoor pickleball on Hilton Head?
Yes. Dill Dinkers, at 93 Mathews Drive, has eight indoor courts and takes reservations.
Can visitors play pickleball at Palmetto Dunes or Sea Pines?
Yes. Both sell lessons, round robins and court time to visitors; Sea Pines pickleball books online on this page.
Where can I play open pickleball on Hilton Head?
The Island Recreation Center at 20 Wilborn Rd runs open play for visitors Monday through Saturday. Call (843) 681-7273 to confirm the schedule.
Where does the name pickleball come from?
Two stories: it was named for the "pickle boat," the leftover crew in a rowing race, or for the inventors’ dog, Pickles. The game dates to 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
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