6 outdoor pickleball courts opened November 2023 at Burdette Park (5301 Nurrenbern Rd), funded through ARPA ($472,470 project). Replaced existing tennis courts with 6 dedicated pickleball courts and 2 tennis courts. LED-lit, fenced courts. Free public access. Source: 14news.com ribbon-cutting article (Nov 16, 2023) and tristatehomepage.com opening report.
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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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Burdette Park has 6 outdoor pickleball courts per local news (14news.com, Nov 2023); count not confirmed from official evansvillegov.org facility page.
Burdette Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Free
Yes — Burdette Park is open to the public at no charge.
Burdette Park is located at 5301 Nurrenbern Rd, Evansville, IN 47712.
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