Where to Play Padel in Hamilton — Padel Park Frankton Guide

May 14, 2026

Padel is the fastest-growing racket sport in New Zealand right now — and Hamilton has been at the centre of it.

If you're searching for where to play padel in Hamilton, the short answer is Padel Park in Frankton — a dedicated indoor padel and pickleball facility with multiple courts, accredited coaches, and 24/7 access for booked players.

Here's everything you need to know before your first visit.

Padel Park — Frankton, Hamilton

Address: 82 Duke Street, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
Phone / WhatsApp: +64 28 407 8645
Email: comments@padelpark.nz
Website: padelpark.nz · Shop: shop.padelpark.nz

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Hours

Staffed: 5–10pm weekdays, 10am–3pm weekends
Facility access: 24/7 with any valid booking through our Matchpoint system

That means you can book and play any time of the day or night — great for shift workers, early risers, and after-work groups.

How to book a court

Court bookings run through our Matchpoint app. You can book by yourself or as a group. If it's your first time and you're not sure what to book, just message us on WhatsApp and we'll set you up.

Booking options usually include:

60-minute and 90-minute slots
Open social hits (good if you don't have three friends yet)
Private group bookings
Coaching slots with our coaches

Coaching at Padel Park

We've got an accredited coaching team covering every level:

Hamish — intro coach and the smiling face at the desk most weekday evenings
Peter, Russell, Gustavo — intermediate and advanced coaches
Greg — our advanced coach, for players ready to compete
Nicholas Woods — owner of Padel Park and accredited coach

Whether it's your very first session or you're tuning up your smash for a tournament, there's a coach for you.

See coaches and book a lesson →

Don't have gear? No problem.

You can rent a padel racket and balls at the desk for your first few sessions — a great way to try the sport without committing to a racket on day one.

When you're ready to buy, our pro shop has more than fifty padel rackets from Bullpadel, Babolat, Wilson, HEAD, Paloma and more. Take the 30-second racket finder quiz if you'd like a personalised suggestion.

First-timer pick

Wilson Optix V2 Lite Padel Racket

Round shape, light, forgiving. The racket we hand most first-time players when they're ready to buy their own.

Shop Wilson Optix V2 Lite →

What to expect on your first visit

Wear court shoes or grippy trainers (anything you'd wear to indoor sport is fine)
Arrive 10 minutes early on your first visit so we can walk you through the courts and the rules
Bring a water bottle — you'll need it
Don't worry about "being good" — padel is famously easy to enjoy on day one

If you've never played a racket sport before, our intro session is the smoothest way in.

Book an intro session →

Pickleball at Padel Park

We've also got pickleball courts under the same roof. If you're still deciding which sport to try, read our padel vs pickleball comparison — or just come down and try both.

Why people travel to Padel Park

Players regularly travel to Padel Park from across the Waikato — Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Te Rapa, Huntly and beyond. We're a 5-minute drive from central Hamilton, with parking on site.

What people consistently say keeps them coming back:

Indoor courts — play in any weather
Accredited coaching across every level
A friendly, social atmosphere (it's a club, not a gym)
A pro shop on site for gear, accessories and repairs
Pickleball under the same roof if you want both sports

Other places to play padel in Hamilton

Padel is still relatively new in NZ, and at time of writing Padel Park is the dedicated padel facility in Hamilton. As the sport grows, expect more courts to appear across the Waikato — we'll update this page if and when they do.