About this venue
8 outdoor pickleball courts at Southern Park (Middletown, DE). NCC Parks official facility page (newcastlede.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Southern-Park-118) confirms address and pickleball courts. Hours=dawn to dusk and cost=free per official NCC parks policy ("NCC Parks are open from dawn to dusk" and "No admission fees for any NCC park"). Court count=8 confirmed from Delaware Public Media ribbon-cutting article (Sept 28, 2023): "eight pickleball courts, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, and two multipurpose fields" in official park description at opening ceremony attended by NCC officials. Phone: (302) 395-5733 (parks project manager Mike Clendaniel, from NCC/1972/Southern-Park). General NCC: (302) 395-5555.
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How many pickleball courts does Southern Park Pickleball Courts have?+
Southern Park Pickleball Courts has 8 courts.
Is Southern Park Pickleball Courts indoor or outdoor?+
Southern Park Pickleball Courts offers outdoor pickleball.
How much does it cost to play at Southern Park Pickleball Courts?+
Free (no admission fee for NCC parks)
Is Southern Park Pickleball Courts open to the public?+
Yes — Southern Park Pickleball Courts is open to the public at no charge.
What are Southern Park Pickleball Courts's hours?+
Dawn to dusk
Where is Southern Park Pickleball Courts located?+
Southern Park Pickleball Courts is located at 1276 Shallcross Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 19709.