A bit of friendly competition awaits when you stay at a Cove Communities destination. So pack your tennis racket, pickleball paddle, or bring your lucky bocce ball set. There’s always a game starting somewhere, whether you’re vacationing at an RV site or an active adult at one of our 55+ communities.
Sports courts are among the most used amenities in each community and it’s easy to see why. Aside from the great workout, sports courts bring a social element to resorts and manufactured home communities. Check out all the athletic amenities offered at our destinations to find the right spot for you.
RV Parks with Tennis & Pickleball Courts
You’re in luck if pickleball is your go-to sport.
The growing popularity of pickleball means you’ll find plenty of courts at Cove RV resorts. Pickleball and tennis courts are among the top amenities at these resort-style parks:
- Blueway RV Park – Fort Myers, Florida
- CreekFire RV Resort – Savannah, Georgia
- Holiday RV Park – Leesburg, Florida
- Point Sebago – Casco, Maine
- River Vista RV Park – Ruskin, Florida
Explore a full list of resort amenities online, book your stay, and don’t forget to bring your pickleball paddle.
55+ Communities with Tennis & Pickleball Courts
The increase in pickleball popularity means it’s a top amenity in 55+ communities in Florida too.
The sport isn’t technically new (pickleball originated in 1965). However, it’s finding a whole new audience. It’s the fastest-growing sport in America three years in a row for players 65+, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.
It’s why you’ll find fresh playing surfaces in our manufactured home communities typically near our tennis facilities. Find a community lifestyle that’s right for you. See all our tennis and pickleball court locations:
- Bear Creek Village – Ormond Beach, Florida
- Camelot Lakes Village – Sarasota, Florida
- Cypress Lakes Village, Lakeland, Florida
- Hyde Park Village – Winter Garden, Florida
- Jamaica Bay Village – Fort Myers, Florida
- Lake Griffin Harbor Village – Leesburg, Florida
- Rolling Greens Village – Ocala, Florida
- StrawBerry Ridge Village – Valrico, Florida
- Sun Valley – Tarpon Springs, Florida
You won’t be the only pickler (yes, that’s pickleball slang) out there on the courts. Many communities offer pickleball leagues and tournaments.
Book a tour if you want to make one of these communities home. You can also connect with a home sales specialist to explore all the amenities including, leagues, and on-site athletic clubs.
Family Resorts with Basketball and Volleyball Courts
Get the whole family in the game next time you’re on vacation. You’ll find courts for basketball and volleyball at family-friendly Cove locations in Georgia and Maine:
- CreekFire RV Resort – Savannah, Georgia
- Point Sebago Resort – Casco, Maine
Both resorts welcome guests of all ages, RV sites, and vacation cottage rentals. Team up with other guests for a friendly game of 3-on-3 or plan a team retreat. Both resorts welcome traveling teams looking for unique accommodations before tournaments.
Traveling volleyball teams can squeeze in extra practice on the outdoor volleyball court when they’re in Savannah. Book cottages for the volleyball team and stay 20 minutes from the Nike Savannah Showdown.
Courts at Point Sebago Resort and CreekFire RV Resort are open to guests only on a first-come, first-serve basis.
55+ Communities with Basketball and Volleyball Courts
You don’t need to be on vacation to hit the basketball court. You can hoop it up at several 55 and older communities throughout Florida:
- Bear Creek Village – Ormond Beach, Florida
- Cypress Lakes Village, Lakeland. Florida
- Hyde Park Village – Winter Garden, Florida
- Jamaica Bay Village – Fort Myers, Florida
- StrawBerry Ridge Village – Valrico, Florida
Practice your shot playing HORSE or grab the neighbors for some halfcourt action. Some communities even offer basketball leagues for active residents looking to play regularly. Or start something new in your local community. Talk to your Lifestyle Team or the property manager if you’re interested in organizing a basketball club where you live.
Play Bocce Ball and Shuffleboard
Skip all the running around and enjoy more low-impact competition with bocce ball.
It’s no longer an activity reserved for retirement communities. Bocce ball is the third most popular sport in the world behind soccer and golf thanks to its accessibility. Popularity is surging in the United States with bocce ball leagues drawing hundreds of people to local parks from California to Florida.
It’s why you’ll find regulation bocce courts in these communities along with shuffleboard courts nearby:
- Blueway RV Park – Fort Myers, Florida
- Camelot Lakes Village – Sarasota, Florida
- Estero Bay Village – Estero, Florida
- Holiday RV Park – Leesburg Florida
- Point Sebago Resort – Casco, Maine
- Rolling Greens Village – Ocala, Florida
- The Meadows – Tarpon Springs, Florida
Shuffleboard courts are another favorite across Florida. Follow the rhythmic clack of pucks (biscuits) to find the courts in these RV parks and 55+ communities:
- Bear Creek Village – Ormond, Florida
- Big Pine Key RV Park – Big Pine Key, Florida
- Cypress Lakes Village – Lakeland, Florida
- Hyde Park Village – Winter Garden, Florida
- Jamaica Bay Village – Fort Myers, Florida
- Lake Griffin Harbor Village – Leesburg, Florida
- Meadowlea Village – Deland, Florida
- Oak Harbor RV Park – Haines City, Florida
- StrawBerry Ridge Village – Valrico, Florida
- Sun Valley – Tarpon Springs, Florida
- The Meadows – Tarpon Springs, Florida
TRAVEL TIP: Check the RV resort’s activity calendar online for upcoming events during your stay including shuffleboard tournaments.
Playing becomes a community event for residents living in 55+ neighborhoods. It’s a time to catch up with friends and neighbors and enjoy the best of Florida living. Depending on the community, you might even find a shuffleboard league.
Staying Active at Any Community
Keep the competition going wherever you stay. It’s not just about breaking a sweat. Get your body moving after a long day of traveling in the RV. Or hit the court and make new friends in your community.
There are plenty of ways to play and exercise off the court too.
You’ll find cornhole boards, horseshoe pits, and swimming pools at most RV parks and manufactured home communities. Hit the links at golf course communities like Rolling Greens Village and Cypress Lakes Village.
Or get your heart rate up in the gym. You can access fitness centers in 11 communities and at CreekFire RV Resort. Find exactly what you’re looking for by filtering your must-have amenities on the Cove Communities map and find your bit of paradise.
