Gillespie Park

Gillespie Park offers outdoor padel play directly north of downtown Sarasota. Set inside an active municipal park, the courts feature durable outdoor surfaces engineered for reliable bounce and consistent pace across all four corners. The atmosphere remains casual and community-focused, drawing local racquet enthusiasts, neighborhood residents, and visiting players looking for competitive doubles match play under the Florida sun. Court access operates through municipal booking guidelines and structured open-play rotations, keeping matches moving smoothly during peak morning and cool evening hours. Perimeter fencing and shaded benches frame the playing area, giving waiting players clear sightlines of active games. Gillespie Park serves as a practical, central outdoor hub for Sarasota's growing padel community.