🍪🏓 Cookies N Courts: Kelsey Park & Nature's Way Cafe!

Welcome back to Cookies N’ Courts, your go-to pickleball and snack tour through South Florida’s best courts and cookie spots! This week, we made a stop in Lake Park, FL at Kelsey Park Pickleball Courts and chased down our games with a decadent cookie from Nature’s Way Cafe. If you're searching for free pickleball courts near West Palm Beach and the best chocolate chip cookie in Lake Park, you’ll want to keep reading.

Court Review: Kelsey Park Pickleball Courts

Looking for a free outdoor pickleball court in Lake Park? Kelsey Park has you covered with four public courts nestled beneath swaying palm trees in a peaceful, family-friendly park.

Address:  
601 Federal Hwy, Lake Park, FL 33403

🎉 Special Perk: Kelsey Park is located directly across the street from Shake N Bake Pickleball - Palm Beach County's first and only dedicated pickleball retail store. This exclusive shop proudly carries a diverse selection of top pickleball brands, including Selkirk, Engage, JOOLA, Gearbox, and more! Even better, they offer a unique pickleball paddle demo program so you can test-drive different paddles right on the Kelsey Park courts before you buy, ensuring you find the perfect paddle to match your play style. If you're looking for the best pickleball shop in South Florida, or searching where to demo pickleball paddles, this is your spot.

HOURS:
Sunday: 06:30 AM–08:00 PM
Monday: 06:30 AM–08:00 PM
Tuesday: 06:30 AM–08:00 PM
Wednesday: 06:30 AM–08:00 PM
Thursday: 06:30 AM–08:00 PM
Friday: 06:30 AM–08:00 PM
Saturday: 06:30 AM–08:00 PM

Price:
Free!

Parking:
Free street parking. 

Courts:
4 lateral pickleball courts divided by a net which is helpful for ball control.

Paddle System:
Traditional paddle rack system.

Court colors:
Blue and green, but with the kitchen area matching the same blue as the rest of the court.

Court Condition:
Built around two years ago, these courts have seen some weather. A few cracks here and there, but nothing that’ll ruin your shots.

Surface Material:
Standard

Dimensions:
Standard  (4 ft x 40 ft for playing area)

Net Condition:
Good tension and height. No noticeable tears or sagging. 

Seating:
A couple of benches on each court, but no shade. Bring your umbrella if you plan to stay a while!

Safety Features: 
Fully fenced with clear separation between pickleball courts.

Cleanliness:
Clean with nearby bathrooms.

Lighting:
Sadly, none. Sunrise to sunset play only, so no night games here.

Wind Guards:
Wind guards recently added on the north and south sides, plus between the court dividers. Huge difference on breezy days.

Indoor or Outdoor? 
Outdoor with no shade.

Type of Play:
Mornings consist of beginner to recreational intermediate play with a paddle system. Evenings we recommend to bring your own group, as open play slows down.

What are the people like?
Friendly and welcoming in the morning crew - beginner to intermediate mix looking for a good competitive game. Evenings are more bring your own squad.  

Overall Rating:

⭐ 6 out of 10
Not bad for a freebie, but lack of lights docked a few points.

🍪 Cookie Time: Nature's Way Cafe Chocolate Chip Cookie 

After burning off some calories, we made a sweet stop at Nature's Way Cafe for a cookie that absolutely stole the show.

Address:
804 US-1 #10, Lake Park, FL 33403

Hours: 
Sunday: 8 AM–4  PM
Monday: 8 AM–4  PM
Tuesday: 8 AM–4  PM
Wednesday: 8 AM–4  PM
Thursday: 8 AM–4  PM
Friday: 8 AM–4  PM
Saturday: 8 AM–4  PM

Price:
$4 + tax.

Size:
Large palm size.

Taste:
Deep, rich milk chocolate flavor in every bite.

Texture: Tender, melt-in-your-mouth center with those slightly firmer edges that give you the perfect bite. 

Creativity:
Big, bold chocolate chunks - both round and square.

Balance:
Classic chocolate chip goodness done right.

Round or Flat? 
Flat.

Crunchy or Chewy?
Team chewy all the way.

Overall Rating:
🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪 10 out of 10
An absolute must-try. Easily

 Shake N Bake’s Rating Recap:

Final Serve 🏓🍪

If you’re craving a laid-back pickleball match in Lake Park paired with a top-tier cookie experience, head to Kelsey Park Pickleball Courts and follow it up with a treat from Nature’s Way Café. With free pickleball courts and some of the best chocolate chip cookies in South Florida, this combo deserves a spot on your weekend to-do list.

Got a favorite court and cookie spot in Palm Beach County or beyond? Drop us a DM at @snbPickleball or email us at Joseph@snbpickleball.com. We just might feature your pick in our next Cookies N’ Courts review!