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Benjamin Tonsler Park
Court count pending · Charlottesville, VA
City of Charlottesville's own Benjamin Tonsler Park facility page and its Tennis Court Reservations page (which explicitly covers 'tennis and pickleball activities') confirm the park's courts support pickleball; free public park, reservable via the city's online form or (434) 970-3271. Court count not published by the city.
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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Benjamin Tonsler Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Benjamin Tonsler Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Benjamin Tonsler Park is open to the public at no charge.
Benjamin Tonsler Park is located at 500 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
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