Old Dominion University Folkes-Stevens Tennis Center — pickleball courts available. 2026-06-16: playtennisodu.com confirms: address 4501 Parker Avenue, Norfolk VA 23529; phone (757) 683-5312; hours Mon-Thu 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 8am-3pm; paid access (members $5 indoor/free outdoor, non-members $15 indoor/$10 outdoor). Official pickleball page exists but did not specify court count directly — third-party sources cite 4 indoor + 4 outdoor = 8 pickleball courts but this was not confirmed from primary source. Court count stays unconfirmed. Access environment is both indoor and outdoor; record environment field should be updated to reflect both exist. 2026-06-16 (Wave 13 v1): playtennisodu.com/pickleball fetched — page confirms facility offers pickleball but specifies no court count. Court count cannot be confirmed from primary source.
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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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ODU Folkes Stevens Tennis Center Pickleball offers outdoor pickleball.
Open play: $5/session members, $15/session non-members. Pickleball-specific annual membership: $300 individual / $550 couples / $700 family. Combined Tennis+Pickleball memberships also available (monthly $90-140 or annual $235-660 depending on tier/family size).
Yes — ODU Folkes Stevens Tennis Center Pickleball is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat-Sun 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
ODU Folkes Stevens Tennis Center Pickleball is located at 4501 Parker Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23529.
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