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Pickleball Courts at Frank Hall Park
Frank Hall Park in Albert Lea City has six outdoor pickleball courts and can accommodate up to 30 players. In 2014, three tennis courts have been converted to six pickleball courts with permanent nets. Pickleball play is for free and available starting at 8 A.M every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 5 P.M every Tuesday and Thursday. The park has also reserved a 5 P.M timeslot for women’s and couples every Monday. Lights are available from 7:00 P.M to 10:30 P.M.
Frank Hall Park has already hosted a number of pickleball tournaments, including the 2018 Summer Sizzler pickleball tourney last August.
Pickleball Courts at Lakes Area Recreation
Lakes Area Recreation has four indoor and six outdoor pickleball courts. The courts can accommodate an average of 15 players. Pickleball play outside Discovery Middle School is daily from 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M, while play inside the Open Gym is on a stricter schedule. Play starts from 6:30 A.M to 9:00 P.M on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 1:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M on Saturday and Sunday.
Pickleball Courts at Sandburg Edu Ctr
Sandburg Education CTR only allows indoor pickleball court on this schedule:
Monday Evening from 6:30 P.M to 8:30 P.M (September 12th – December 19th).
Saturday Morning from 8:00 A.M to 10:30 A.M (September 17th to December 17th).
Three indoor pickleball courts can accommodate as many 24 players. Beginners, intermediate and advanced pickleball players are encouraged to try out the location. Fee: $4 at door season pass available. You can learn more about this pickleball location – including the process of registration – by checking out the Fall Anoka-hennepin Co. Community Education catalog.
Pickleball Courts at Avon Elementary School
Avon Elementary School has three indoor pickleball courts. However, pickleball play is only allowed every Tuesday 5:30 P.M to 8:30 P.M Pickleball play is also allowed on Saturday during the timeslot in the month of January, February and March. The fee is $2 per person and session.
Northern Paddles Pickleball Club holds coaching sessions along with competitive matches in the location.
Pickleball Courts at Westwood Play Fields
Westwood Park Playfield unveiled 12 outdoor pickleball courts to the public last September 9. The city government of Bloomington approved the site plan in 2017 and began the construction of eight permanent and four temporary pickleball courts in early summer of 2018.
Pickleball players nearby Bloomington are encouraged to visit the new facility. Courts at Westwood Park are open to the public and free of charge. Southwest Metro Pickleball Club, which is one of the proponents of the project, plans to hold a number of tournaments in the site.
The Southwest Metro Pickleball Club will start things up with its first annual club tournament on September 22 to September 23 at Westwood Park. Only members of the club are eligible to enter in the tournament, though non-members are still invited to sign-up. The competition is divided by age groups (12-49, 50-59, 60-79 and 70-79+) and skill levels (beginners, intermediate, advanced intermediate, advanced).
For more information on how to book a spot in the upcoming Southwest Metro Pickleball Club Tournament, please read the club’s official press release.
Pickleball Courts at Portage Park
Portage Park has 7 pickleball courts in the hockey rink at the park. The surface is blacktop. Portable nets, balls, and paddles are kept in the warming house next to the rink. Summer hours begin June 4th: Tues, Thurs, and Sat from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Pickleball Courts at Crosslake Community Center
Adult Intermediate/Advanced Pickleball
Pickleball play for intermediate and advanced players is offered Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s from 1:30-3:30 pm and Friday mornings 9:30 to 11:30 am. Annual memberships are $35.00; Day passes are $4.00.
Beginner/Recreational Pickleball Player League
League for Beginners/Recreational players will be held Monday’s from 1:30-3:30 pm and Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 4:00-6:00. Annual Membership fee is $35.00/Day Pass is $4.00. Come and try America’s fastest growing sport!
Equipment Rental
The Parks and Recreation office has the following recreation equipment available for rental: Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard, Pickleball, Disc Golf, Tennis Rackets, GPS Units and Snowshoes. Equipment, (with the exception of Pickleball and GPS Units), can be rented for two hour time periods. Payment and a current drivers license are required at check-out time. Sorry, cash or check only. Please call 218-692-4271 for more information on rates, check-out duration, etc.