Active Lifestyle

Pickleball & Active Lifestyle Communities

Southwest Florida has become one of the top pickleball destinations in the country, and the communities here reflect it. Below are neighborhoods with dedicated pickleball courts and active-lifestyle amenities — from casual two-court setups to Del Webb Catalina’s twelve-court complex.

These aren’t just 55+ communities. Many are all-ages neighborhoods with resort pools, fitness centers, and lifestyle directors that keep the social calendar full. Tap any to learn more.

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Lakewood Ranch

Del Webb Catalina

Now Building

The newest and most amenity-rich 55+ community in Lakewood Ranch — a 35,000-sq-ft clubhouse, 12 pickleball courts (eight covered), bocce, a fire pit, fitness lawn, and the Horizon Grill on site. Single-family homes and villas from the $400s.

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Cresswind

Now Building

Kolter Homes’ 55+ community built around activity and the outdoors — bocce, pickleball, tennis, miles of trails, a resort pool, and a full clubhouse with social programming. One of the most activity-focused active-adult villages in the Ranch.

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Del Webb

One of the largest green-certified 55+ communities in the Ranch by Del Webb/Pulte — single-family homes and villas, a resort pool and clubhouse, tennis and pickleball, and an easy drive to Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Anna Maria Island.

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Calusa Country Club

Now Building

Lennar’s newest LWR golf community, and the only one with a dual-course setup — an 18-hole championship course plus a 12-hole executive course, 30 holes in all. Resort pool, aqua driving range, pickleball, and a Lifestyle Director round it out.

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Windward

Now Building

Neal Communities’ Windward — gated single-family homes and villas from the $500s, built around a resort pool, clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball, and tennis, all connected to the broader LWR trail network.

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Star Farms

Now Building

One of the most ambitious newer additions to Lakewood Ranch — multiple gated sub-villages from a range of builders, extraordinary amenities, and a price span from the $300s to $3M+ that fits just about any buyer. D.R. Horton anchors the value end, with single-family homes, townhomes, and villas reaching up to luxury, all under one master address with a Resort Club, lounge, and sports courts.

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Saddlestone

Now Building

The newest expansion of Star Farms — Lakewood Ranch’s largest village — Saddlestone adds 1,300 homesites across 570 gated acres with resort-level amenities. D.R. Horton handles production townhomes and villas from the $300s, while Homes by WestBay, AR Homes, John Cannon Homes, and Lee Wetherington deliver semi-custom and luxury builds north of $1M.

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Parrish

Del Webb at Bayview

Now Building

A 55+ active-adult community of approximately 950 homes by Del Webb. The centerpiece is the 22,000 sq ft Driftwood Clubhouse with fitness center, resort pool, and a packed social calendar.

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Del Webb Sunchase

Now Building

A 55+ active-adult community of 1,003 homes anchored by the 18,000 sq ft Solara Clubhouse with the private Beachwood Tap Bar & Grill. Eighteen floor plans from 1,256 to 2,808 sq ft across four series.

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Woodland Preserve

Now Building

A 55+ Kolter Homes community of approximately 420 homes set among 100+ acres of natural beauty. Eight pickleball courts, two bocce courts, an arts studio, and a food-truck plaza complement the resort-style amenities.

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Salt Meadows

Now Building

Meritage Homes' gated community of 561 homesites with Classic, Premier, and Signature Series ranging from 1,269 to 3,051 sq ft. A clubhouse, basketball, pickleball, and a resort pool anchor the amenity package.

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Firethorn

Now Building

A Taylor Morrison master-planned community with over two dozen single-family floor plans from 1,455 to 3,835 sq ft. Vacation-inspired amenities include a pool, fitness center, outdoor movement studio, and multiple sports courts.

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Canoe Creek

Now Building

Neal Communities' gated Canoe Creek offers four collections of floor plans from 1,407 to 2,907 sq ft with a full-time on-site lifestyle director. Now in its fourth and final phase with 700 total homesites.

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Aviary at Rutland Ranch

Now Building

A growing community off Rutland Road with 784 planned homesites by Highland Homes and Adams Homes. A heated pool with cabana, pickleball courts, and walking trails weave through lakes and wetland preserves.

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Wellen Park

Brightmore

Now Building

Wellen Park’s first and only 55+ gated community by Mattamy Homes, with a tiki bar and beach area unique to the area. With only ~250 of 900 homes sold, buyers are getting in early.

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Sunstone

Now Building

One of Wellen Park’s most active, socially vibrant communities by Mattamy — two amenity centers residents share, food-truck rotations, and a Lifestyle Director, with roughly 100 homes still available.

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Grand Palm

Now Building

One of Wellen Park’s original anchor communities by Neal — 1,975 homes on land that’s 30% permanently preserved, with mature landscaping and an extraordinary amenity package (now nearly all resale).

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Palmera

Now Building

One of Wellen Park’s most diverse neighborhoods — six builders, multiple home types, and a standout amenity package including a golf simulator and splash pad. Great for comparing options side by side.

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Palmetto

Trevesta

Now Building

A gated master-planned community in Palmetto with multiple builders including Neal Communities, M/I Homes, Lennar, and David Weekley Homes. Amenity center features a clubhouse with 24-hour fitness center, zero-entry resort pool, splash pool, children's play zone, and a dedicated lifestyle director. Tennis, racquetball, walking trails, and a community park round out the offerings.

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Southpointe

Now Building

A gated M/I Homes community of 86 single-family homes and villas on Moccasin Wallow Road, just 1 mile from I-75 and 2.5 miles from I-275. Twelve floor plans with open layouts and modern kitchens. Resort-style pool and pickleball courts on-site. No HOA fees. Every home backed by M/I Homes' 10-year transferable structural warranty.

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This is a curated selection — there are more options across the region. Tell me what you’re after and I’ll match you to the right community.

Pickleball & Active Lifestyle Communities FAQ

Which Southwest Florida community has the most pickleball courts?+

Del Webb Catalina at Lakewood Ranch leads with twelve pickleball courts, eight of them covered. Woodland Preserve in Parrish has eight courts. Most resort-style communities in the area have at least two to four dedicated courts.

Do I have to be 55+ to live in a community with pickleball?+

No. While many 55+ communities emphasize pickleball, plenty of all-ages communities have dedicated courts too — including Star Farms, Saddlestone, Firethorn, Salt Meadows, and Trevesta. Active-lifestyle amenities are standard across most new Southwest Florida communities regardless of age restrictions.

What other active-lifestyle amenities do these communities offer?+

Beyond pickleball, expect resort-style pools, fitness centers, bocce courts, tennis, walking and biking trails, and many have full-time lifestyle directors who organize social events, fitness classes, and community outings. Some communities like Calusa Country Club and Sarasota National also offer golf.

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