Patch Reef Pickleball Center

Brian Lutz (Backhand City)· a month ago

Great addition to the pickleball community. Lots of level based open play. Many people over rating themselves on upper courts. Novice players in first area. Challenge courts in middle courts. 4.0 and above plus imposters on the last courts. (Note 4.0 court is 3.0) Enter through main building. Make reservation in advance and utilize their app. Ice and water available on site. The reason it gets 3 stars is the poor design Lots of glare still exists. The curtains south side block glare but much needed air. I solution would be trees behind the courts. This would feed the mission of the park help with glare and allow air flow for playing comfort.

Angela Mongelli· 3 months ago

This facility has a lot going for it. There are plenty of courts, the covered courts are nice and there is a lot of high-level competitive play. I met a lot of nice people and enjoyed the quality of the games. The biggest downside is the lighting. It was poor enough that it affected play. Which was spoken about by many people there not just me. I also felt the drop-in fee for non-locals was too high, especially for only four hours of play. I’m a Florida resident and live about 2 hours away. I have played at many facilities all over the state and out of state and I’ve never had to pay a higher drop-in fee simply because I wasn’t local. My other disappointment was that one of the staff members I dealt with wasn’t very friendly or welcoming. A friendlier first impression would have made a difference. Overall, the quality of the play is was good, but the lighting, the non-local pricing, and the customer service keep me from rating it higher. Because of those factors, I would not recommend it to out-of-town players, and I don’t plan to return when there is actually very good play in the area that has no fee.

Robert Bader (Robert S Bader MD)· 3 months ago

Great facility and great staff! Many new covered pickleball courts and newly resurfaced outdoor courts. Book ahead!!! Don't expect to get an open play slot if you do not book ahead of time--you won't! You probably can get an outside court without booking ahead of time (at least for now in the Summer). The staff could not be any nicer. Thank you Patch Reef Staff and the City of Boca Raton!

Chris Catto· 11 months ago

The pickleball center is one of the best facilities I’ve played at. With 18 fully covered courts, you can play comfortably in any weather, and they’re currently renovating another dozen courts, which will make the place even better once completed. The layout is smart and easy to navigate. There are two huge challenge courts that always bring high energy and fun competition. The remaining courts are organized by level of play, which really helps match you with the right group. The front 8 courts all use a single paddle rack (as of this review) and are geared toward more recreational play, making it great for newer players or those looking for relaxed games. The far 8 courts are noticeably more competitive, ideal for players looking to push their game and face stronger opponents. Overall, the facility is clean, well-run, and offers something for every type of player. I highly recommend this park to play pickle!

Dylan Stewart· a month ago

Facility is under lit severely. A grocery store has better lighting. All the games suffer because of this. If they add more lights this place would be the best place to play because of the cover. The outside courts are well lit and the games are more enjoyable because of this.