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First Responders Recreation Center
Court count pending · The Villages, FL
worklist had '3035 Sunset Pointe Pl' but official thevillages.com page (Village of Chatham) confirms '7746 SE Highway 42, Summerfield, FL 34491'. Phone confirmed. Court count: search sources suggest 2 pickleball courts; official page does not specify. Note: ZIP is 34491 (Summerfield/Marion County), not a Villages 32163 ZIP. Opened July 27, 2022. Includes 18-hole putting course, walking trail, fire pit, family pool. Court count left null pending phone confirmation.
Our picks from the pickleball buying guides — chosen editorially, never by the venue and never by spend.
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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First Responders Recreation Center offers outdoor pickleball.
Residents and registered guests only; /month amenity fee covers all Villages recreation
First Responders Recreation Center is a membership facility. Guest and drop-in policies vary by club — check with the venue before you go.
First Responders Recreation Center plays on Hardcourt.
7:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily
First Responders Recreation Center is located at 7746 SE Highway 42, Summerfield, FL 34491.
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