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Bethesda Park
6 outdoor courts · Durham, NC
Durham Parks & Recreation dedicated pickleball courts at Bethesda Park. 6 courts. Specific pickleball hours: Mon 7am-2:30pm, Tue-Thu 2:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 7am-2:30pm, Sun 2:30pm-10pm. Courts require permits for instruction/organized drilling per DPR. Address updated from "Durham, NC" to "400 Cleveland Street, Durham NC 27701" per official DPR pickleball page.
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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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Bethesda Park has 6 outdoor courts (courts 1-2 rentable, 3-6 open play).
Bethesda Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Free open play; rental fees for reservable courts
Yes — Bethesda Park is open to the public at no charge.
Mon 7am-2:30pm; Tue-Thu 2:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 7am-2:30pm; Sun 2:30pm-10pm
Bethesda Park is located at 400 Cleveland Street, Durham, NC 27701.
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