Free outdoor NYC Parks pickleball courts on the Lower East Side; doubles as a school playground for PS 134 on weekdays until 3pm.
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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Sol Lain Playground offers outdoor pickleball.
Sol Lain Playground is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Sol Lain Playground is open to the public at no charge.
Sol Lain Playground is located at East Broadway & Gouverneur St, Manhattan, NY 10002.
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