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Ellicott Tennis & Pickleball Courts (University at Buffalo)
6 outdoor courts · Amherst, NY
University at Buffalo Recreation converted two tennis courts at the Ellicott Complex (UB North Campus, Amherst) into six outdoor pickleball courts, the first on campus, opened October 2024. Confirmed from UB's official UBNow news article (buffalo.edu), which states restriping for six pickleball courts, new nets, and repainted surfaces; play is first-come, first-served. Any campus/affiliation access restrictions not confirmed on a primary source; access marked free pending verification.
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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Ellicott Tennis & Pickleball Courts (University at Buffalo) has 6 outdoor courts.
Ellicott Tennis & Pickleball Courts (University at Buffalo) offers outdoor pickleball.
Ellicott Tennis & Pickleball Courts (University at Buffalo) is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Ellicott Tennis & Pickleball Courts (University at Buffalo) is open to the public at no charge.
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