Tom Petty Park

Tom Petty Park is a place to play pickleball in Gainesville, Florida, with 8 outdoor courts and lights for evening play.

501 NE 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601

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22.5-acre municipal park reopened June 2026 with eight new lighted pickleball courts reserved exclusively for pickleball, plus lighted tennis courts, diamond fields, a multiuse trail and restrooms.

What is here

Courts

8 outdoor courts

Lights

Lit for evening play

Access

Open to the public

Cost

Free to play

Drop-in

Drop-in play, no booking needed

Amenities

Restrooms · Parking

Hours

Dawn to dusk daily

Last verified August 16, 2026 · source gainesvillefl.gov

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