Coconut Beach Sand Sports Complex

I am at Coconut Beach watching the action. Ordered a Bombay Sapphire and tonic. The bartender opened a small bottle of tonic in front of me and poured it into my drink. WOW. What a class act. No flat tonic here. Always fresh. Love you Coconut Beach.

Coconut Beach is great. There are numerous courts to play on. While I can’t speak for any night other than friday, the courts will fill up by about 730 so get there early! If you happen to come later, most people are more than welcome to add you to their game.
If volleyball isn’t your thing, there is a large bar area to quench your thirst. The prices are great and they have decent beer options including a few craft brews. Sodas, water, and sports drinks are available for the party poopers as well. The bartenders do unfortunately have a hard time properly serving the large bar area. Sometimes they often seem a little aloof as to what’s going on.
Definitely the place to go on these summer nights!!!

A great volleyball spot that now has a great bar attached to it with tow of my favorite beers on tap Sweetwater Blue and Cidre. This will probably become a regular stop for me on our Wednesday bike rides from City Park out to Kenner.

This has got to be the most recreational sand within a 50mi radius! There’s not a whole lot to do in Kenner, so having this just down the block is awesome. Today was our first visit, so just 4 of us playing 2 v 2… would love to get in on a group game next time, but I think pre-​registration is a must. If I lived in NOLA, this would be my go-​to spot for warm days

Coconut Beach is such an awesome concept. No beach, no problem. These manmade sand volleyball courts will have you quickly forgetting that you’re in Kenner. If you’re interested in a one and done experience with no commitment, look into playing in the annual Children’s Hospital Charity Volleyball Tournament held in June at Coconut Beach. If you’d like to be part of something more regular, check out the variety of leagues offered at Coconut Beach.

Wow! I didn’t expect it to be so big! They have a nice deck for spectating, listening to music, having some drinks and eating hot food. If I remember correctly there are about 16 courts and each row signifies skill level.
I’m always looking for an alternative to exercising at the gym so I’m glad my friend invited me out to see his league in action. I can’t wait to sign up for the spring league!
They are located next to the Ponchartrain Center-​you cant miss it.
I parked in the first lot a saw but there are huge parking lots on both sides.
Don’t be a fool like me and think that there was going to be a paved area once you enter-​its ALL SAND so wear sand appropriate shoes:)

I started league-​play out at Coconut Beach when it was still in Lakeview in 2010, and was devastated when the facility was exiled to Kenner by the Army Corps of Engineers ((fist shaking)). Kenner is no man’s land to my kind. I swore I would never play league out there… but never say never.
The facility is amazing. It has to be at least 2 or 3 times larger than the original Coconut Beach. The competitive top-​level net is situated perfectly in front of what will eventually house the bar (they have a smaller bar right now that serves food and beer relatively cheap).
Whether it’s league play Tuesday through Friday or just going out there to gather with friends to bump a ball, it’s good clean fun for all ages. I personally hate weights, reps or traditional forms of exercise so this is a perfect commitment for me one night a week. Granted, I am cursing Interstate traffic when I have a 6:30 game after work, but «c’est le volley-​ball.»
Bruce who runs the show out there is two parts Clint Eastwood, one part Gunnery Sergeant Ronald Lee Ermey and all parts M&M on the inside. He runs his courts like a well-​oiled machine, he found my Mignon Faget ring in 5,000 tons of sand and supports his community on and off the sand.
Word to the wise: don’t drink, dig and drive. Kenner police are no joke, so pull straws for a DD and buy them a few rounds next time.

This is an awesome place for sand volleyball. In fact it is the largest man-​made sand volleyball complex in the country with over 20 courts. Kenner is very lucky to have such a wonderful complex and it is situated near the lake.
The complex is fairly new as it opened June 2012. Lots of league play available as they have leagues Tues-​Fri nights. Great fun even for those that are not competitive.
They serve food here as well as booze ($ 3 beer)! Highly recommend for a way to bond with friends, make new friends, or just to have a good time.