BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — A two-day pickleball event supporting local law enforcement begins today at Patch Reef Park, bringing professional players to Boca Raton on Friday and a community-focused competition on Saturday.
The Boca Raton Police Foundation is hosting the inaugural Pickle For Police event Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16–17, at Patch Reef Park, located at 2000 Yamato Road. Admission is free.
Friday’s schedule runs from noon to 5 p.m. and is structured as a professional tournament featuring nationally ranked pickleball players. Organizers said the event marks the first professional pickleball competition held at the recently opened covered courts at Patch Reef Park.
Several players ranked among the Association of Pickleball Players’ Top 20 are scheduled to participate, including Richard Livornese, Tanner Tomassi, Casey Diamond, Marc Dancuart, and Spencer Lanier.
The Friday portion of the event is being presented in partnership with the World Series of Pickle and the City of Boca Raton and is listed as part of the World Series of Pickle schedule.
Saturday’s portion of the event shifts to the Corporate and First Responders Cup, beginning at 9 a.m. and running into the early afternoon. Local first responders and corporate teams are expected to compete.
Organizers said Saturday is designed as a family-friendly day, featuring food trucks, local vendors, and police vehicles on site. A demonstration by Boca Raton’s K9 officers and their handlers is scheduled for around noon.
The event is organized by the Boca Raton Police Foundation, which supports local law enforcement initiatives and community engagement efforts. Organizers said sponsorship support tied to the event benefits police-related programs in Boca Raton.
Patch Reef Park, located along Yamato Road in central Boca Raton, recently added the covered pickleball courts, expanding the city’s recreational facilities and setting the stage for larger competitive events.
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