Pickleball Near Aventura, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles: Where Good Players Play
The short answer
At The Lab Pickleball in Miami (1255 NW 135th St, North Miami, FL 33168). From Aventura, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach you're about 7–9 miles by road. Open play runs 7 days a week with DUPR skill-verified courts, no waiting between games, free parking and 2+ hours of nonstop play.
Where do good players near Aventura, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles play?
At The Lab Pickleball in Miami. The address is 1255 NW 135th St, North Miami, FL 33168, with free on-site parking.
Open play runs 7 days a week. Courts are DUPR skill-verified, so you play people at your level. There's no waiting between games, and you play 2+ hours nonstop.
The #1 thing keeping Miami players from playing more? Mixed-level games. That's what The Lab is built to fix.
How far is it from Aventura, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach?
Our visiting Miami page lists approximate road distances from the club. From the north Miami corridor:
| From | About (by road) |
|---|---|
| North Miami Beach | 6 miles |
| Bal Harbour | 7 miles |
| Sunny Isles Beach | 8 miles |
| Aventura | 9 miles |
Driving time depends on traffic. The drive usually takes you past Surfside, North Beach and North Miami Beach on the way in.
Players come from 19 neighborhoods, from Homestead to Fort Lauderdale. Aventura, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach are some of the closest.
What do you get when you play at The Lab?
- DUPR skill-verified open play. Courts are split into 3.0–3.6, 3.7–4.4 (with DUPR verification) and the 4.5+ Challenge Court (with DUPR verification). Book the court that matches your level. New to the numbers? Read which open play level to book.
- No waiting between games. You play 2+ hours nonstop, game after game.
- 7 days a week. Monday to Thursday 6–9 PM and Saturday to Sunday 9 AM–12 PM. Friday Socials times are coming soon. See the schedule.
- Free on-site parking. No circling the block or feeding a meter.
- Pro shop on site. RPM and Joola gear, paddle rentals and demos, plus snacks between games.
No DUPR rating yet? Join the weekly club rating session first and we'll place you.
When is open play?
| Day | Open play |
|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 6–9 PM |
| Friday | Friday Socials (times coming soon) |
| Saturday–Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
Weekend mornings work well if you want to play, then head back to the beach. Weeknights leave the day free.
How much does it cost?
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-in | $18 per session | Free member account on Playbypoint |
| 10-pack | $150 | 10 sessions, valid 60 days, for free members |
| Founding membership | $99/month | First 50 members, then $139/month. Members play unlimited. Friday Socials included. |
If you live nearby and expect to play a few times a week, membership usually wins on price. Compare the math in drop-in or membership: what's cheaper or on the membership page. Visiting for a week? Start with a drop-in. See playing pickleball on vacation in Miami.
How do you start?
- Create a free member account on Playbypoint. It unlocks $18 drop-ins and the 10-pack.
- Know your level. Bring your DUPR rating, or message us to book the weekly club rating session.
- Book a session from the schedule, or claim a founding spot on the membership page.
For directions, see contact. For photos and updates from the club, follow @thelab_pickleball on Instagram.
The quick version
Looking for pickleball near Aventura, Bal Harbour or Sunny Isles Beach? The Lab in Miami is about 7–9 miles by road (North Miami Beach is about 6), with free parking, DUPR skill-verified courts, no waiting between games and 2+ hours nonstop, 7 days a week. Drop in for $18, or join as a founding member for $99/month (first 50, then $139). Members play unlimited.
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FAQ
How far is The Lab from Aventura, Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles Beach?
About 9 miles from Aventura, 7 from Bal Harbour and 8 from Sunny Isles Beach by road, based on the approximate distances on our visiting Miami page. Driving time depends on traffic.
Do I need a membership to play?
No. Create a free member account on Playbypoint and drop in for $18 per session. Founding membership is $99/month for the first 50 members, then $139/month, and members play unlimited.
Are the courts skill-verified?
Yes. Open play is DUPR skill-verified: 3.0–3.6, 3.7–4.4 with DUPR verification, and a 4.5+ Challenge Court with DUPR verification. No rating yet? Join the weekly club rating session first.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking is free and on site at 1255 NW 135th St, North Miami, FL 33168.