Pickle Island

About this Court

Pickle Island

Features & Amenities

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pickle Island located? (full address)

Pickle Island is at Near Nimfas Cafe, Purok 4, Penaplata, Back of Immaculate Conception church and old Assumption church, Samal, 8119 Davao del Norte, Central Luzon, Philippines. An embedded Google Maps pin and turn-by-turn directions are on this page — tap "Get Directions" to launch your map app.

How many pickleball courts does Pickle Island have?

The court count at Pickle Island is not confirmed. Court type is also unconfirmed. Most Philippine pickleball venues run between one and four courts, often lines painted onto a badminton or basketball floor, so call the venue if court availability decides your trip.

How much does it cost to play at Pickle Island?

Pickle Island has not published a rate. Of the 597 Philippine courts on PickleBoard that do publish one, the median drop-in fee is ₱150 per player and the median court-hire rate is ₱300 an hour, so those are reasonable expectations. Call the venue for the current figure, and ask whether paddle rental is included.

Can I book a court at Pickle Island?

Call or message Pickle Island on 0991 294 7065. Online booking is still uncommon among Philippine courts, so a phone or Viber message is usually the only way to hold a slot; ask specifically whether they take reservations or run purely walk-in, because the two are priced differently.

Is Pickle Island suitable for beginners?

Pickle Island has no lessons or paddle rental on file, so arrive with your own paddle and expect to learn by playing. That is how most Filipino players started. Ask whether the venue runs open play or mixed-level sessions, since joining one of those is far more useful for a beginner than renting an empty court, and read the Learn to Play guide first so the scoring makes sense.

What should I bring to play at Pickle Island?

A paddle, balls matched to the surface, outdoor for concrete or asphalt and indoor for wood or sprung floors, and court shoes with lateral support. Running shoes are the most common mistake: their soles are built for forward motion and roll on the sideways push-off pickleball is full of. For an outdoor court in Samal, add sunscreen, a sweat towel, and at least a litre of water, and aim for early morning or late afternoon. Without listed lighting, plan to finish before dusk.