The First Dink Foundation

The First Dink Foundation brings pickleball to Jacksonville Beach, FL with a distinctive mission centered on youth development and life-skills education. Operating Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — and closed on weekends — this public, Kid Friendly organization runs on a focused weekday schedule that reflects its structured, program-driven approach. With a perfect 5-star rating, reviewers highlight the foundation's meaningful message and its use of pickleball as a vehicle for teaching children important life skills. For families in the Jacksonville Beach area seeking youth-oriented pickleball programming, The First Dink Foundation stands out as a community-minded option.