Building near Pickleball Courts?

[DM101]

I'm looking for thoughts from people that have built near pickleball courts. If you had it to do over again would you have built (or purchased) further away? If so how far? I'm looking to pick out a lot soon and build. Just thinking I may want to consider this as I make my selection. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

[justjim]

Our friends are about a block from pickleball courts. They wouldn’t do that again! “Noise” matters to us too but some get use to it. To each their own!

[asianthree]

We live 3 blocks from the turnpike, have backed up to a crossroad, train one block over. I would live anywhere but near a pickle ball court

[Laker14]

When looking for our home, I was careful to avoid being too close to a PB court. If you are around, just go for a walk around some courts.

We are in between the Allamanda courts (4 courts), and the Sea Breeze courts (6 courts). I would guess, as the crow flies, about 2500 feet from Sea Breeze, and 2,000 feet from Allamanda, with plenty of houses in between. Sometimes outside, on the street, I can hear the play, but just barely.

The Allamanda courts have homes right behind them. I would not want to live there.

[Pairadocs]

I'm looking for thoughts from people that have built near pickleball courts. If you had it to do over again would you have built (or purchased) further away? If so how far? I'm looking to pick out a lot soon and build. Just thinking I may want to consider this as I make my selection. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

Years back when we picked out our lot we had NO IDEA what it would be like... didn't really think about pickle ball at that time and ignored what we knew would be tennis courts in the future. Thought having our backyard nearly touching rec center property would be a POSITIVE.....LOL ! What a mistake ! Not only the early mornings, but can't even enjoy an evening on lanai until dark !

[Pairadocs]

Our friends are about a block from pickleball courts. They wouldn’t do that again! “Noise” matters to us too but some get use to it. To each their own!

Ditto, a block away is WAY TOO CLOSE ! And property that adjoins the high school..... don't forget it's not just Friday night games when the gigantic flood lights are on and the band marches... they also hold band practice. Friend bought villa directly behind and has regretted it since the fall of the first year when school started in Aug of that year.

[fdpaq0580]

Quarter mile from PB court. Sitting on the lanai trying to read and regularly hear the "KTONK KTONK". Not too bad from this distance. But, then, my hearing is pretty bad, but I still don't wear hearing aids, so who knows how bad it really is.

[Normal]

Wildwood has decided to rubber stamp and has approved huge pickleball courts to be built across from the Village of Lake Deaton. Just off of 44A.

18-acre project expected to include a 120-room hotel, 70 pickleball courts, 21,250 square feet of retail space, 10,000 square feet of restaurant space and 5,000 square feet of office space.

Just think, there are even night lights for evening play.

I feel for those folks there, but Windermere “W” usually gets what they want. They are a mega giant US developer of real estate and I’m sure they will attempt to make it a classy place.

That whole area is ripe for commercial development. 44 and 44 A will be unrecognizable in 10 years.

[Two Bills]

My wife and I have stayed near and far away from pickleball courts
Far away is our recommendation.
I would also avoid traffic through route streets, and any street that has access to a golf cart short cut.
JOO.

[Laker14]

Wildwood has decided to rubber stamp and has approved huge pickleball courts to be built across from the Village of Lake Deaton. Just off of 44A.

18-acre project expected to include a 120-room hotel, 70 pickleball courts, 21,250 square feet of retail space, 10,000 square feet of restaurant space and 5,000 square feet of office space.

Just think, there are even night lights for evening play.

I feel for those folks there, but Windermere “W” usually gets what they want. They are a mega giant US developer of real estate and I’m sure they will attempt to make it a classy place.

That whole area is ripe for commercial development. 44 and 44 A will be unrecognizable in 10 years.

Well, compared to what it was 10 years ago, it's unrecognizable now. Like all development, it's good for some people, bad for some people, and if successful, really really good for some people.
Most of us want development to proceed to a point where we feel our enjoyment has been maximized, and then stop. it almost never happens that way, though.

[La lamy]

I love the sound when I'm playing, but couldn't stand living near the courts.

[Dusty_Star]

I'm about 1,000 feet away from rec center pickleball courts (Village rec center - not one of the large regional ones), plenty of houses & vegetation inbetween. I can only hear them when I am outside - never inside of the house (concrete block). When I am outside & hear them the sound is faint & doesn't bother me. I certainly would not want to be any closer.

[NotGolfer]

We live maybe a block and a half (as the crow flies) from P.B. court. IF we have windows/doors open we can hear them but it's not intrusive. Never when they're closed.
Looks from some of the other's posts here---it just depends. I'd never want my house to back up to a center---the pools, courts etc., but that's just me.

When we lived up north, we once backed up to a park that had tennis courts and that was annoying when our windows were open. Particularly when someone decided early in the morning was a great time to play.

[FredMitchell]

If the land is cheaper and within walking distance, you're in the sweet spot. Go for it!

[coconutmama]

I'm looking for thoughts from people that have built near pickleball courts. If you had it to do over again would you have built (or purchased) further away? If so how far? I'm looking to pick out a lot soon and build. Just thinking I may want to consider this as I make my selection. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

We live about 500 feet away from PB courts. Can only hear the sound when outside. Doesn’t bother us. A happy sound. Much better than a highway!

[JRcorvette]

I'm looking for thoughts from people that have built near pickleball courts. If you had it to do over again would you have built (or purchased) further away? If so how far? I'm looking to pick out a lot soon and build. Just thinking I may want to consider this as I make my selection. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

The noise level is incredible with the high pitch constant ping…

[jarodrig]

I'm looking for thoughts from people that have built near pickleball courts. If you had it to do over again would you have built (or purchased) further away? If so how far? I'm looking to pick out a lot soon and build. Just thinking I may want to consider this as I make my selection. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

You already know the answer to your question even before posting here ! :)

[Wondering]

I'm looking for thoughts from people that have built near pickleball courts. If you had it to do over again would you have built (or purchased) further away? If so how far? I'm looking to pick out a lot soon and build. Just thinking I may want to consider this as I make my selection. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.
I live about a mile away from two pickle ball court rec centers. Depending on how the wind blows, I can hear them in the morning whenI walk my dogs. It's not a problem. BUT, I would never buy or build a house close to courts!

[Michael 61]

I’m three rows of houses away. Right now, there are pickleball teams playing at Clarendon Rec Center, and as I am sitting in my birdcage, I can not hear them at all. Occasionally, depending on wind, I MAY hear a distant noise, but usually nothing. I have noticed, however, when I walk the street that is right behind the pickleball courts, that the noise is more apparent.

[headsx]

I'm looking for thoughts from people that have built near pickleball courts. If you had it to do over again would you have built (or purchased) further away? If so how far? I'm looking to pick out a lot soon and build. Just thinking I may want to consider this as I make my selection. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

What ever you do ,if I'm your neighbor,please build as for as you can on the other side . Worse than being next to the Turnpike.

[kingofbeer]

Not only are the racket sounds loud. The pickleball players are hooting and hollering and laughing often when a point is played. They start playing early in the morning. I would not want to live this madness. I play tennis and we don't go nuts every time a point has been played.

[ThirdOfFive]

Not to worry. Pickleball is a fad, like Gangnam dancing, chocolate pudding wrestling or twerking.

Today's pickleball courts are tomorrow's parking lots.

[jimjamuser]

Not to worry. Pickleball is a fad, like Gangnam dancing, chocolate pudding wrestling or twerking.

Today's pickleball courts are tomorrow's parking lots.
Hope so.

[JN777]

I'm looking for thoughts from people that have built near pickleball courts. If you had it to do over again would you have built (or purchased) further away? If so how far? I'm looking to pick out a lot soon and build. Just thinking I may want to consider this as I make my selection. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

We live 100 steps from a pickleball court -- and about 15 steps from the beach tennis courts (which are right outside our back lanai) in Richmond. We play both sports several times a week and you can't beat the commute. ;) (BTW, it's about 200 steps to a pool as well.)

Even on days when the pickleball courts are full, you can barely hear much if the doors and windows are shut. If they are open or we are on the lanai, we hear people having fun. It's like being on vacation all the time and we feel like we have our own "beach" as we look out and see sand.

If you want privacy/quiet, it's probably not for you. If you want to be "where the action is" then it might be. Just depends on what you're up for.

[Velvet]

Not to worry. Pickleball is a fad, like Gangnam dancing, chocolate pudding wrestling or twerking.

Today's pickleball courts are tomorrow's parking lots.

I don’t think so, it is cheap (not very expensive equipment) and relatively easy to learn, sport which can be done (like badminton) pretty well any age. Plus there is a social factor, fun and laughter. What’s going to beat that?

[manaboutown]

Not to worry. Pickleball is a fad, like Gangnam dancing, chocolate pudding wrestling or twerking.

Today's pickleball courts are tomorrow's parking lots.

You mean like streaking, hula hoops and pet rocks?

[Pugchief]

I play tennis and we don't go nuts every time a point has been played.

Exactly, and that's why tennis is a dying sport, while PB is the fastest growing sport in the world: PB is way more fun.

And I say this as a 25 year former tennis player.

[Pugchief]

Not to worry. Pickleball is a fad, like Gangnam dancing, chocolate pudding wrestling or twerking.

Today's pickleball courts are tomorrow's parking lots.

Don't bet your 401k on that. You'll end up broke.

[Topspinmo]

Wildwood has decided to rubber stamp and has approved huge pickleball courts to be built across from the Village of Lake Deaton. Just off of 44A.

18-acre project expected to include a 120-room hotel, 70 pickleball courts, 21,250 square feet of retail space, 10,000 square feet of restaurant space and 5,000 square feet of office space.

Just think, there are even night lights for evening play.

I feel for those folks there, but Windermere “W” usually gets what they want. They are a mega giant US developer of real estate and I’m sure they will attempt to make it a classy place.

That whole area is ripe for commercial development. 44 and 44 A will be unrecognizable in 10 years.

Is pickleball the new pool rooms?

Most villagers not going pay to play there. Probably go way of pool halls in few short years?

[Topspinmo]

Not only are the racket sounds loud. The pickleball players are hooting and hollering and laughing often when a point is played. They start playing early in the morning. I would not want to live this madness. I play tennis and we don't go nuts every time a point has been played.

Shame on them for having fun. :ohdear:

[Topspinmo]

Exactly, and that's why tennis is a dying sport, while PB is the fastest growing sport in the world: PB is way more fun.

And I say this as a 25 year former tennis player.

25 years, small fry :) Pickleball will never have audience as tennis or payday. At least not till they get rid of sideouts. All dinking pretty boring takes hour and half to complete game with sideouts, pickleball not snooker or bowls where English watch it for hours. :shrug: Beside most all pro pickleball players are ex-tennis players who couldn’t make on pro tour found way to make little money through sponsorship and have to get real job.

[MrChip72]

25 years, small fry :) Pickleball will never have audience as tennis or payday. At least not till they get rid of outsides. All dinking pretty boring. Beside most all pro pickleball players are ex-tennis players who couldn’t make on pro tour.

It will never be big as a spectator sport. In comparison it makes watching golf feel exciting.

[Topspinmo]

It will never be big as a spectator sport. In comparison it makes watching golf feel exciting.

Every time I try to watch golf (and I like golf) I fall to sleep, o wait I fall to sleep watching anything now:shrug:

[LGKyler]

I would agree. Stay away from Pickleball courts. Another thing to consider when buying a brand new house is if you are a snowbird, it’s nice to have your lanai on the south side of your house to enjoy the sun and warmth in the winter time. I would also want to be further into a neighborhood, not out near the main drags. Golf Carts are especially noisy, so I would avoid being near a golf cart path.Good luck!

[skippy05]

A property near a PB court is perfect for deaf home owners.

[racquetdude]

Have players change to touchtennis foam balls and racquets after 8pm. They can play the same game but it will be quieter.

[Topspinmo]

A property near a PB court is perfect for deaf home owners.

I’m half deaf does that count :D

[Topspinmo]

Have players change to touchtennis foam balls and racquets after 8pm. They can play the same game but it will be quieter.

Is that game they play in platform tennis courts with junior rackets?

[Pugchief]

Pickleball will never have audience as tennis or payday. At least not till they get rid of sideouts. All dinking pretty boring takes hour and half to complete game with sideouts, pickleball not snooker or bowls where English watch it for hours. :shrug: Beside most all pro pickleball players are ex-tennis players who couldn’t make on pro tour found way to make little money through sponsorship and have to get real job.

It will never be big as a spectator sport. In comparison it makes watching golf feel exciting.

Bowling, golf and PB are better participation sports than spectator sports. Who cares? If I want to watch sports on television, it's football or nothing. :MOJE_whot:

[fdpaq0580]

Bowling, golf and PB are better participation sports than spectator sports. Who cares? If I want to watch sports on television, it's football or nothing. :MOJE_whot:

Whatever happed to televised Jai alai?

[Nana2Teddy]

Have players change to touchtennis foam balls and racquets after 8pm. They can play the same game but it will be quieter.
The courts are closed every night at dusk, so that doesn’t even matter.

[joel adler]

Where is the Village of Lake Deaton?
Do you mean Lake Deaton Shopping Center?

Wildwood has decided to rubber stamp and has approved huge pickleball courts to be built across from the Village of Lake Deaton. Just off of 44A.

18-acre project expected to include a 120-room hotel, 70 pickleball courts, 21,250 square feet of retail space, 10,000 square feet of restaurant space and 5,000 square feet of office space.

Just think, there are even night lights for evening play.

I feel for those folks there, but Windermere “W” usually gets what they want. They are a mega giant US developer of real estate and I’m sure they will attempt to make it a classy place.

That whole area is ripe for commercial development. 44 and 44 A will be unrecognizable in 10 years.

[Altavia]

Is that game they play in platform tennis courts with junior rackets?

Yes,, but with a foam ball, similar to tennis on a smaller court.

Other than net height, not similar to Pickleball at all.

[Normal]

Where is the Village of Lake Deaton?
Do you mean Lake Deaton Shopping Center?

This article has the best map.
https://www.**************.com/2023/08/29/controversial-pickleball-pavilion-near-the-villages-wins-approval/