Wickham Park Community Center — Local services in Melbourne

I went to the Wickham Park Community Center to complete early voting. I've voted early here several times and it is really convient. Ample parking (even during presidential general election), and a well organized and staffed polling location. One way flow by using a side door to exit is a great idea. I've also been to rummage/craft sales here. Also well organized. They have a number of scheduled activities and informational brochures are available. The main desk is also staffed in case you have questions or want to sign up. A really nice facility with a large arena with stands that fold against the walls, several smaller meeting rooms, and handicapped...

Big park, several lakes and ponds,some for swimming and others for fishing. Don’t really need a fishing license, but it is the law, so keep that in mind. Park does host many events and their is a ranger office for maps information, and registration for the campgrounds which I believe is $20 a day. They do have playgrounds and dog parks also. There are a few regulars who pack on the grass, underneath trees everyday all day like clockwork, so...

First of all... 4 INDOOR pickleball courts! 😁 Be sure to call ahead as there are various summer events, so hours for pickleball may vary. It was open today 1-3pm (Saturday).

We got to play a doubles scramble (no need to have a partner). Not sure how it is normally or they just do that if busy. We got to play 3 games in an hour a half.

Highly recommend if in the area.

Note: it's $2 a person to play. So...