Willow Ridge Park

Willow Ridge Park in Amherst, NY offers free pickleball play across 8 outdoor courts, open every day from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The facility features four recently resurfaced tennis courts with painted pickleball lines — fitting two pickleball courts on each tennis court — all enclosed by high fencing. Access is fully public with no fees, though players must supply and set up their own portable nets. Players note the courts are smooth and even, with the tall fences keeping balls contained during play. It's worth knowing there is no water on-site, though a port-a-john is available most of the season, and a playground is located within the park for families.