Abita Recreation Center provides open gym access for basketball and pickleball activities in a shared facility featuring one full basketball court in Abita Springs, Louisiana. The center accommodates both sports simultaneously by splitting the court when participants from both activities are present, with basketball using half court and pickleball utilizing the other half. The facility requires participants to bring their own equipment and sign in at the front office before entering, with pickleball players needing quarterly registration at $5 for district residents.
The recreation center offers organized sports programming including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, T-ball, volleyball, and yoga classes throughout the year. Open gym access is available Monday through Friday, with dedicated Sunday pickleball sessions. Located on Louisiana Highway 36, the facility operates under St. Tammany Parish Recreation District 11 and emphasizes community accessibility through affordable programming. The center’s shared-use model maximizes facility utilization while accommodating multiple sports within a single gymnasium space, serving the recreational needs of Abita Springs, LA residents.
