Top pickleball courts in New Orleans
Pickleball Courts in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans went from a handful of taped-over tennis courts to one of the deepest pickleball benches on the Gulf Coast in under two years. Drew Brees co-owns Pickle N Pins, the 38,000-square-foot Metairie complex that opened in October 2024. Jefferson Parish followed in May 2025 with a $2 million, nine-court public facility at Mike Miley Playground, free daily until 9 p.m. The Exchange runs air-conditioned indoor courts off Tchoupitoulas, and NORD keeps free indoor play at Joe W. Brown and Lyons.
Pickleball in New Orleans
A local guide to the New Orleans pickleball scene.
Notable Facilities
Pickle N Pins
A 38,000 sq ft Drew Brees-backed Metairie complex with pickleball, padel, duckpin bowling, axe throwing, and a restaurant; opened October 2024.
JPRD Pickleball Complex (Mike Miley Playground)
Jefferson Parish's $2 million, nine-court covered public facility in Metairie, free daily from 8am to 9pm.
Did You Know?
- The Exchange runs air-conditioned indoor courts off Tchoupitoulas, and NORD keeps free indoor play at Joe W. Brown and Lyons.
- New Orleans went from a handful of taped-over tennis courts to one of the deepest pickleball benches on the Gulf Coast in under two years.
Best Time to Play
Best outdoor play October–April; very hot humid summers.
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