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Austin Recreation Center
3 indoor courts · Austin, TX
Indoor open-play pickleball in the gymnasium on three courts three mornings per week; the gym is otherwise reservation-only. The rec center sits in Downtown Austin on Shoal Creek Blvd, two blocks west of the Capitol grounds.
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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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Austin Recreation Center has 3 multi-purpose indoor courts.
Austin Recreation Center offers indoor pickleball.
Free
Yes — Austin Recreation Center is open to the public at no charge.
Austin Recreation Center plays on Indoor gymnasium hard court.
Pickleball open play Mon/Wed/Fri 9am-12pm
Austin Recreation Center is located at 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78701.
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