Best Pickleball Courts
The Fort
Pickleball has officially gone pro in Fort Lauderdale — and the Fort is the crown jewel of the craze. Opened in late 2024, this 10-acre, game-changing complex is home to the APP (that’s the Association of Pickleball Players, for the uninitiated) and feels equally as much as a pickleball-driven social club as a world-class, still-growing sports facility. Players come for the 43 pristine courts now. But, as the complex is set to grow, they’ll stay for lakeside cocktails, scratch-made bites, and an après-match scene that promises to rival any SoBe rooftop. Whether you’re leveling up in skill-rated play or just flirting between dinks, there’s a vibe for every type of pickler. With open play, private rentals, corporate events and tournaments that draw serious heat, the Fort has truly cemented South Florida as the pickleball capital.