Are there free public pickleball courts in Charleston?

Yes — Charleston County and City of Charleston Parks maintain free public courts at Hampton Park and Park Circle in North Charleston, with additional facilities available on James Island and in West Ashley.

How many pickleball courts are in Charleston?

Pickleball courts in Charleston are split between dedicated facilities, converted tennis courts with permanent or taped lines, and rec center additions.

Do I need to book a pickleball court in advance in Charleston?

Outdoor public pickleball courts are usually drop-in or BYO net, while dedicated indoor clubs almost always require a reservation.

Pickleball Courts in Charleston, SC

Charleston has gone from striped-over tennis lines to a real pickleball circuit. Collins Park in North Charleston runs 10 free dedicated courts and hosted the inaugural Charleston PPA Challenger in October 2025. Across the harbor, LTP on Daniel Island offers 8 courts on the same grounds as Credit One Stadium, while Mount Pleasant added Pickleball Kingdom Belle Hall and Crush Yard, and Summerville's Pickle Bar built nine outdoor courts. Downtown at Moultrie Playground, the city now bans dinking before 9 a.m.