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Fort Family Regional ParkPickleball Venue in Jacksonville, FL

4.9(95 coach reviews)
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3 coaches•From $43 per lesson
Fort Family Regional Park - Pickleball venue🏓Jacksonville, FL

Outdoor pickleball court in Jacksonville

Fort Family Regional Park - Pickleball venue🏓Jacksonville, FL
Courts
4
Setting
Outdoor
open-air
Parking
On-site
Ample parking lot with 130 car spaces available near the main entrance and courts.

3 pickleball coaches at Fort Family Regional Park

Every coach below teaches at Fort Family Regional Park. Pick the one that fits your level - they handle the rest.

Dennis Turcotte profile
About Dennis

I’m a 3.8 DUPR player, and what makes me a great coach is that I keep it fun 🤩! If you’re not having fun, you won’t want to play. With me, lessons are fun, safe, and focused on helping you grow—both on and maybe even off the court. I enjoy working with players of all ages and skill levels, but I specialize in helping new and entry-level players (2.5–3.0) build confidence and fall in love with the game.

What students say...

"Love this, love, Dennis. I don’t have the time right now in the summer. I’ll pick up again in the winter 

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Dennis
From$43per lesson

Dennis

Bio: I’m a 3.8 DUPR player, and what makes me a great coach is that I keep it fun 🤩! If you’re not having fun, you won’t want to play. With me, lessons are fun, safe, and focused on helping you grow—both on and maybe even off the court. I enjoy working with players of all ages and skill levels, but I specialize in helping new and entry-level players (2.5–3.0) build confidence and fall in love with the game.
4.9
188 Lessons given
4.9
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
💰$43 for weekly lessons
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Jeff Yalden profile
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About Jeff

Retired motivational speaker, Jeff is now focused on his pickleball career - player, referee, coach and instructor. Former high school teacher and coach, Jeff is a Certified PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Instructor in Jacksonville, FL. Jeff is an avid player at Jarboe in Neptune Beach, Donner in Atlantic Beach and frequents Pictona in Holly Hill. Book Jeff for a value driven lesson and improve your all around game or we can focus on areas of further development. You discuss your goals with Jeff and he will gladly work with you. Let’s play Pickleball.

What students say...

"I wanted to experience all the hype around pickleball so I took a few lessons with Jeff. Very patient, engaging, and motivational. Made me feel like I was with the right person learning pickleball and I’m loving it. Jeff is even playing with me as a partner at Jarboe. Yay us. #TeamJeff

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85Score
Jeff
From$71per lesson

Jeff

Bio: Retired motivational speaker, Jeff is now focused on his pickleball career - player, referee, coach and instructor. Former high school teacher and coach, Jeff is a Certified PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Instructor in Jacksonville, FL. Jeff is an avid player at Jarboe in Neptune Beach, Donner in Atlantic Beach and frequents Pictona in Holly Hill. Book Jeff for a value driven lesson and improve your all around game or we can focus on areas of further development. You discuss your goals with Jeff and he will gladly work with you. Let’s play Pickleball.
5.0
32 Lessons given
5.0
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 7:00 AM
College Athlete
💰$71 for weekly lessons
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Sam Gabet profile
About Sam

Hey! I Have been coaching both In club settings and freelance for about 3 years now. I am currently a professional player that has played and competed with some of the best in the world. I have been the head pro at 3 different clubs and Love having a good time! I have a very high level of knowledge for the game itself as well as all the shots you need to level up. if you want to get better and enjoy doing it, reach out!

What students say...

"He is a super personable and friendly coach, he makes it seem like there is a positive twist on everything. It really helps to motivate growth

Top Rated
95Score
Sam
From$86per lesson

Sam

Bio: Hey! I Have been coaching both In club settings and freelance for about 3 years now. I am currently a professional player that has played and competed with some of the best in the world. I have been the head pro at 3 different clubs and Love having a good time! I have a very high level of knowledge for the game itself as well as all the shots you need to level up. if you want to get better and enjoy doing it, reach out!
5.0
23 Lessons given
5.0
Available
Next: Mon, 8:00 AM
PPR Certified
College Athlete
💰$86 for weekly lessons
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About Fort Family Regional Park

Fort Family Regional Park offers 4 outdoor lighted hard pickleball courts with permanent lines and nets, reservable in 90-minute blocks. Amenities include parking, restrooms, water, and nearby concessions.

When to come
A steady-traffic venue. Lessons book up fastest on weekday evenings and weekend mornings.
Amenities
  • Parking: Ample parking lot with 130 car spaces available near the main entrance and courts.
  • Outdoor facility
  • Entrance: The entrance to Fort Family Park is located on Baymeadows Road East, between Interstate 295 and State Road 9A, in Jacksonville.
Hours

Daily 9AM-9PM (closed noon-3PM Mon-Fri for maintenance); Sat-Sun 8AM-6PM per official hours.

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Where you'll play

8000 Baymeadows Rd E, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA

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Lessons at Fort Family Regional Park, explained

Lessons at Fort Family Regional Park start at $43 per lesson. The exact price depends on the coach, the session length, and whether you book solo or split a group lesson with friends — and your first lesson is always free.

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Reviews for coaches at Fort Family Regional Park

4.9(95 coach reviews)
Doug B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 29•Verified ✓
My first lesson with Dennis turned out pretty good. He’s friendly, really patient, and clearly knows what he's doing, focused on serving and playing, which I appreciated. I still have work to do on foot and arm positions and holding the racket, but I’m optimistic about building on that. Dennis and I also hit it off talking about the Acura Integra, which was a fun bonus. If you're aiming to sharpen specific skills, I’d say definitely give Dennis a try.
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Emmanuel S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
Wow, Dennis really helped me tap into my best playing ability again, and his teaching style is something I think more people should experience. Though I still have areas to develop, I feel confident about where I’m headed. Still, I’m hoping to keep building on what we’ve covered so far. His approach seems to set a solid foundation. If you're looking for a focused pickleball lesson that’s both practical and encouraging, I’d say give Dennis a try.
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Emmanuel S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
Honestly, Dennis's lesson was quite helpful, especially in refining my backhand return on serve, which was a real boost. Still, I think I could improve my line versus cross court shots and hope to build on that next time. Though I do appreciate the balanced feedback, I’m looking forward to continuing my growth toward that 4.0+ level. If you're serious about improving your pickleball skills, trying a lesson with Dennis might be worth considering.
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Mitzy B.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 12•Verified ✓
I found Dennis's lesson to have lots of great instructions, which I appreciated quite a bit. Though I still have some work to do on my consistency, I think the detailed guidance really helps me focus on specific skills. It's still pretty helpful to see a clear path forward, and I’ll definitely keep practicing what I learned. If you're looking to refine particular aspects of your pickleball game, you might want to give him a try.
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Dennis C.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓
The lesson with Dennis was quite good, especially in making the use of time efficient. He managed to cover quite a bit without rushing, which I appreciated. Though I’d like to see a bit more consistency in the focus areas, I still felt the overall experience was quite positive. If you’re looking to fine-tune your pickleball skills with someone who stays attentive to your progress, Dennis might be worth trying out.
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Emmanuel S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
Dennis really helped my return on serve, turning it from shaky to quite solid, and I saw improvement in both my front and back hands. Still, I’d like to keep fine tuning my fundamentals and grow more confident in myself and the game. If you're looking for a lesson that actually moves your game forward, Dennis is worth trying.
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Emmanuel S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
Dennis took my serve from hitting out pretty consistently to deep and quite proficient, which was a real plus. Though I still have some steps to take towards hitting that 4.0 mark, I’m optimistic about the progress. Still, I look forward to working further with him to push my game even higher.
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Yarines M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
The lesson with Dennis was quite good. I felt really comfortable throughout and appreciated his patience with my questions. The tips he shared are definitely helpful, especially as I plan to keep practicing in the kitchen area. I’ll look forward to trying another lesson with Dennis soon.
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Cheryl C.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 21•Verified ✓
Honestly, I was pretty impressed with Dennis. He made the lesson enjoyable and I feel like I really made progress, especially in how I serve. Still, I hope to 'forget' some bad habits and improve even more in the next lesson. If you're looking to elevate your game, Dennis is the man.
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Kathleen L.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Jeff was an excellent teacher. He provided clear specific direction on how to improve. He used demonstration and practice to help us understand. He also was encouraging and had a good sense of humor. We left the lesson with useful homework, as well.
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Dennis C.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓
Very nice introductory lesson with Dennis. We worked on serves as well as forehand and by hand at the kitchen. Great discussion around paddle grip, both positioning and strength of grip. Dennis was very good to work with and very informative.
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Emmanuel S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
Dennis's consistency makes each lesson pretty enjoyable and straightforward, though I hope he continues to help me build toward a 4.0+ level, especially since I feel like there's still room to sharpen my game a bit more.
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Emmanuel S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 13•Verified ✓
Dennis's personable approach really helped me see my faults without feeling judged, though I still need to work on those areas. The lesson was quite encouraging and I plan to keep improving with his guidance.
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Lisa R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
As a beginner/intermediate player with a lot of self-taught bad habits, I needed help . Coach Dennis was great at identifying my weaknesses and offering constructive pointers.
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Kathleen H.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I enjoyed the 1 on 1. He answered all my questions. His encouragement well done. His demonstrations were well done. Am excited about taking my next class.
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Joseph C.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Denis is a really great coach, and I appreciated how approachable he was. With one lesson my serves improved so much
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Carol S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Love this, love, Dennis. I don’t have the time right now in the summer. I’ll pick up again in the winter 
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Elizabeth S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Excellent first lesson. Spent time on serves, foot placement and green/yellow/red volleys.
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Edelyn J.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Coach Dennis was awesome! A wealth of knowledge & experience, indeed.
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Michelle L.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Dennis is a good coach and touches a bit of everything
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Bryan R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Dennis was great, I’m making progress with him.
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Paola M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Very good, learned a lot!
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