Free✓ Verified 2026-06-13
W.A. Foster Center Pickleball
Court count pending · Goldsboro, NC
Pickleball confirmed as "Youth & adult free play" on official goldsboroparksandrec.com programs page. Address 1012 S. John St, phone (919) 734-4164, hours Mon-Fri 8am-8pm/Sat 10am-7pm/Sun 1pm-6pm all confirmed from same page. Cost = Free (free play programs). Court count absent precedent (government rec center; likely portable nets in gymnasium; count not published on official page). ACCESS CORRECTION: changed from paid → free per official programs page free play language.
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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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Free (drop-in pickleball)
Yes — W.A. Foster Center Pickleball is open to the public at no charge.
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
W.A. Foster Center Pickleball is located at 1012 South John Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530.
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