Manatee County’s investment in infrastructure—specifically in the areas of recreation and court sports—is paying off with more honors. Pickleball Magazine has named the pickleball facility at G.T. Bray Recreation Center one of the best in the country in its “25 Great Places to Play Pickleball” analysis. The article curates a coast-to-coast collection of court complexes, “from ocean breezes to mountaintop views, finding outdoor pickleball courts open to the public is as easy as one, two, dink! We’ve compiled a list of just some of the wonderful places to play pickleball in the open air around the country.”  In addition to a rundown of the location, court count and contact information, the Top-25 list features a brief overview of the facility: Opened in 2022, the new C.V. Walton Racquet Center pickleball courts at the G.T. Bray Recreation Center are a terrific place to play. There are 20 courts, 14 of which are covered and include large ceiling fans to keep the air circulating during the hot summer months. Reservations for the outdoor courts may be made six days in advance. The reservation line opens at noon. Open play available daily. Click here for more information on Manatee County Sports and Leisure Services programs and activities. For more information about Manatee County Government, visit mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ManateeGov.