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Beautiful park, vibrant pickleball scene. Went there seeking competitive pickleball play and you will find a very busy scene in the mornings with an all-level pickleball open play across 7 courts split across 2 court areas, and one challenge court that has a 2 win max. Level of play is 2.5 to low 3.5 on open play courts when we attended. Paddle racks split between the dedicated pickleball courts and the tennis courts using the rolling pickleball nets with no discernible difference in level among the two racks.
The challenge court is very popular and players using it ranging from 3.5-4.0 when we came over 3 days. Average wait for a game there was ~ 2 to 3 games. Winners are off after 2 wins which helps a bit. As time nears noon in February, the open play dissipates enough that the challenge court crew may disperse to an open court to reduce the wait for challenge level matches.
Water filler is conveniently courtside along with benches and some shade. There's also a clean bathroom steps away from the court. The tennis court area here has lights and a timer box to activate near the court door. The lights appeared to shut down around 9:30pm when we visited though posted signage indicated the park was open until 10. Finding others playing the late in the evening was hit and miss during our stay.
If looking for leveled open play, GT Bray park is a 20 or so min drive into Bradenton and has “upper level” and “lower level” open play in mornings until noon.
The challenge court is very popular and players using it ranging from 3.5-4.0 when we came over 3 days. Average wait for a game there was ~ 2 to 3 games. Winners are off after 2 wins which helps a bit. As time nears noon in February, the open play dissipates enough that the challenge court crew may disperse to an open court to reduce the wait for challenge level matches.
Water filler is conveniently courtside along with benches and some shade. There's also a clean bathroom steps away from the court. The tennis court area here has lights and a timer box to activate near the court door. The lights appeared to shut down around 9:30pm when we visited though posted signage indicated the park was open until 10. Finding others playing the late in the evening was hit and miss during our stay.
If looking for leveled open play, GT Bray park is a 20 or so min drive into Bradenton and has “upper level” and “lower level” open play in mornings until noon.
Wonder land of water, recreation, and sporting. And the views are fantastic. If you happen to nab a kayak, paddle to the close by mangrove adventureland. There are Play structures, pickle, ball, courts, basketball, court, kayak, rental, clean restrooms, docks, over the water, green space, lots of good parking. Also educational opportunities through the large strategic postings. A great place to spend a relaxing morning, or evening, not a lot of walking space, but you’ll be rewarded with fantastic bay views.
Great spot to launch the kayak from. I dropped in primarily to fish the nearby islands and flats and found a very rich eco system similar to the east side of Sarasota Bay. The mullet were active early morning and I started working some top water lures in and around the schools. Caught a couple nice reds and a sweet snook 🎣.
Great pickleball courts. Lots of people playing and various skill levels. Has 3 dedicated pickleball courts and several tennis courts that have been converted to pickleball. Great people, good place to play on Longboat Key.
A gem of a park on Longboat Key. This one has it all, Pickleball, kayaking, picnic area overlooking the Sarasota bay, across the street from the beach, playground, several bathrooms, and two dog parks, one for large and one for small dogs. Nice walk around the park. Will definitely return.
Great park. Kid approves of the playground. Really nice to take a walk by the water. Love it. Picnic areas and two grills. Not sure if the bathrooms are opened as we did not try/need them.
The bathrooms we're not open yet. They
open 10/1/20. Beautiful park with pickleball and tennis.
open 10/1/20. Beautiful park with pickleball and tennis.
Brand new park on long boat. Great place for family and friends and for dogs. There's grills,pavilions, restrooms, enclosed dog park,tennis,basketball court, kayaking, playground for kids and one of the pavilions has outlets for electricity. Awesome place!!!