ADDRESS confirmed from multiple official/authoritative sources: Georgia state DCA page (dca.georgia.gov/locations/mack-gaston-community-center) + exploregeorgia.org + visitdaltonga.com all confirm 218 N. Fredrick St., Dalton GA 30720 (also described as corner of MLK Jr Blvd. and Fredrick St.). PHONE: (706) 278-5404 per exploregeorgia.org (Parks dept main number; visitdaltonga.com also shows (706) 278-8205 as alternative). COURT COUNT: Google-indexed daltonga.gov confirms "3 indoor pickleball courts with public access" at Mack Gaston. HOURS: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 10am-6pm from exploregeorgia.org; Sunday hours not confirmed from official source. NOTE: exploregeorgia.org facility description does NOT mention pickleball (lists two gyms, walking track, basketball courts, weight room) — pickleball is confirmed separately from Google-indexed daltonga.gov content. ACCESS/COST: official record has paid; daltonga.gov content says "public access" — actual fee structure unknown.
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Mack Gaston Community Center Pickleball has 3 indoor pickleball courts.
Mack Gaston Community Center Pickleball offers indoor pickleball.
Free (no admission charge)
Yes — Mack Gaston Community Center Pickleball is open to the public at no charge.
Mon–Thu 9am–9pm; Fri 9am–6pm (Sat–Sun hours unconfirmed)
Mack Gaston Community Center Pickleball is located at 218 N. Fredrick St., Dalton, GA 30720.
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