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Northside Park
4 outdoor courts · Gainesville, FL
Four dedicated outdoor pickleball courts at Northside Park. Court count (4) confirmed from Mainstreet Daily News Alachua County pickleball guide. Hours (daily 8am-11:30pm) from GBP (Yelp Updated June 2026); park has lighted courts. Phone (352) 334-5067 is City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs main line. Note: Mainstreet Daily News article says "dawn to dusk daily" but GBP (Updated June 2026) shows 8am-11:30pm as current park hours including lighted evening play.
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JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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JOOLA Essentials
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Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Northside Park has 4 dedicated courts (+ 4 multi-use reported by some sources).
Northside Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Free (City of Gainesville public park)
Yes — Northside Park is open to the public at no charge.
Northside Park plays on Hardcourt.
Daily 8am-11:30pm (lighted courts)
Northside Park is located at 5701 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653.
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