Also known as J. Gilbert Reese Park; land was acquired and developed by the Islamorada Foundation, which the Village partners with to run the program. The Village's own page confirms the program 'is open to the public,' first-come first-served, with 5 total outdoor courts across two areas. A limited paid 90-minute reservation option ($60) is offered December-March.
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Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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Beginner paddles · Best starter feel
JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Gib Reese Park has 5 outdoor pickleball courts (3 near the pool building + 2 multi-use courts).
Gib Reese Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Gib Reese Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Gib Reese Park is open to the public at no charge.
3 courts near pool building: sunrise-9pm; 2 multi-use courts at basketball court: sunrise-noon
Gib Reese Park is located at 81031 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036.
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