Winter Garden to celebrate 10 years of pickleball

St. Paddle’s Day Community Pickleball Fest runs March 14-16

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – The city of Winter Garden is celebrating 10 years of pickleball by throwing a three-day celebration at Veterans Memorial Park.

The St. Paddle’s Day Winter Garden Community Pickleball Fest runs Thursday, March 14, to Saturday, March 16. It includes a three-day round robin tournament which is open to beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Participants get a free event bag, T-shirt and more. Spectators are also welcome.

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One the final day, the city will hold pickleball clinics from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Anyone can stop by to learn the game from local instructors and get information about group lessons offered through the Winter Garden Parks and Recreation Department.

The best part — all of it is free! If you are interested in registering for the tournament, you have until Friday, March 8. Learn more here.

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Veterans Memorial Park is located at 420 S. Park Ave. in Winter Garden. There are 10 courts that are open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.


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