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Ephesus Park
6 outdoor courts · Chapel Hill, NC
1490 Ephesus Church Rd → 1501 Ephesus Church Rd (official chapelhillnc.gov). 6 outdoor lighted pickleball courts (courts are behind Ephesus Elementary School). Also has 4 tennis courts; 2 have dual pickleball lines. Park phone is Chapel Hill Parks & Rec main line (919) 968-2784. Drainage renovation project noted (Feb 2024, 2-week project for subsurface drainage issues — completed). Free public park.
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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Ephesus Park has 6 outdoor lighted pickleball courts (lighted; also 4 tennis courts with dual pickleball lines).
Ephesus Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Free (Town of Chapel Hill park, FCFS)
Yes — Ephesus Park is open to the public at no charge.
Dawn–10:30 PM daily; structured open play Mon–? 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ephesus Park is located at 1501 Ephesus Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.
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