About this venue
Public rec center with 3 free indoor courts. 2026-07-23: address/phone confirmed via lafayettela.gov official Thomas Recreation Center page (rec-center-specific address/phone; the separate 'Thomas Park' LCG page lists 300 Geraldine Street for the park overall and a general 337-291-8374 line — minor address discrepancy between the two official pages, using the rec-center-specific one). Rec center facility hours are Mon-Fri 2pm-9pm, Sat 8am-1pm (no Sunday) per the same page, but this is general facility hours, not confirmed pickleball-specific — courts could be reserved for league play during open hours, so not writing to the hours field. Court count and cost still genuinely unconfirmed on any official LCG page (only aggregators state '3 indoor hard courts'). 10th pass 07-25: re-attempted (same-day 7th/8th/9th pass dead ends remain genuinely unconfirmable via primary-source web fetch); last_checked bumped to reflect today's re-check and unstick the stalest-first queue.
The details
Top recommended pickleball gear
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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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How many pickleball courts does Thomas Park Recreation Center have?+
Thomas Park Recreation Center has 3 indoor courts.
Is Thomas Park Recreation Center indoor or outdoor?+
Thomas Park Recreation Center offers indoor pickleball.
How much does it cost to play at Thomas Park Recreation Center?+
Thomas Park Recreation Center is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Is Thomas Park Recreation Center open to the public?+
Yes — Thomas Park Recreation Center is open to the public at no charge.
Where is Thomas Park Recreation Center located?+
Thomas Park Recreation Center is located at 301 Geraldine Drive, Lafayette, LA 70503.