Culture: Young Crowd

Pickleball Courts at Westwood Play Fields

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 Faribault County Fitness Center

Pickleball Courts at Faribault County Fitness Center

The Faribault County Fitness Center offers an array of activities and programs to help improve the health of Blue Earth Area residents. Activities throughout the year include the following:

  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons (age 3-Adult)
  • Pickleball (MWF – 8:30 A.M to 6:30 P.M)
  • Racquetball
  • Walleyball
  • Ralleyball (elementary tennis)
  • Basketball
  • Weight room with cardio equipment, free weights & TV
  • Indoor walking
  • No impact aerobic classes (pilates, exercise ball)
  • Body bar classes
  • Kickboxing classes
  • Step aerobics
  • Senior weight room classes
  • SilverSneakers Fitness Program
  • Sand volleyball

Certified personal trainers are available to help you meet your fitness goals!

Pickleball Courts at YMCA Burnsville

Pickleball Courts at YMCA Burnsville

YMCA Burnsville – General Information

* Open Gym Format
* No referees;
* YMCA members only, but members may bring in a guest using a guest pass.

Pickleball Schedule:

Monday 2 courts – North Gym Noon to 3 pm All levels
Tuesday 2 courts – North Gym Noon to 3 pm Beginners
Wednesday 4 courts – North Gym Noon to 3 pm All levels
Friday 2 courts – North Gym Noon to 3 pm All levels
Sunday* 2 courts – North Gym Noon to 3 pm All levels
*Adults only on all days except Sundays where families may play.
Children under 18 need to be accompanied by 1 adult.

Learn to Play (Basics)

Wednesday, September 12 — 11:00am to Noon (North Gym)
Wednesday, September 26 — 11:00am to Noon (North Gym)
Drop in — Equipment provided

Burnsville Rules

* International Federation of Pickleball (IFP).
* Two game rule: Winners of a game may stay and play a second game.
Please sit out after playing two games in a row

Pickleball Courts at Central Green Park. & Armed Forces Ctr. (AFC)

Pickleball Courts at Central Green Park. & Armed Forces Ctr. (AFC)

Wooden paddles and balls are available to players at both indoor and outdoor courts. Central Green Park reopened four pickleball dedicated outdoor courts in spring 2018. We welcome new players to learn and play the game.

Outdoor courts play are allowed on the following schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: from 8:30 AM onwards

Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 PM

Women’s Play – Tuesday at 2:30 PM.

During the winter season, AFC holds indoor pickleball sessions every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m.

Community Education sponsored Pickleball On Tuesday And Thursday Evening 6:00 – 8:30 Pm @ Isanti Primary School, In Isanti. starting Nov. 2, 2017

 

 

Pickleball Courts at Chanhassen Rec Center

Pickleball Courts at Chanhassen Rec Center

The Chanhassen Recreation Center opened in September of 1995 and serves the residents of Chanhassen and the surrounding area. It is located at 2310 Coulter Boulevard near the intersection of Highway 5 and Galpin Boulevard (east side of Bluff Creek Elementary School).

The Recreation Center takes pride in creating a fun and friendly atmosphere for people of all ages at an affordable price. The Recreation Center is a focal point for many of the city’s recreation activities. The facilities include a gym, fitness room, aerobics/dance room, and meeting rooms.

The Recreation Center offers a unique no pre-registration system that fits busy lifestyles. Go to the “club” when you feel like it and only pay for what you use (no yearly membership fees). Simply pay for the fitness room and open gym when you check-in, or use your punch card.

Punch Cards

Punch cards are non-refundable and may be purchased at the Recreation Center front desk as follows:

Daily Fees

  • Resident – $3.00
  • Non-Resident – $3.50
  • Senior Resident – $2.75
  • Senior Non-Resident – $3.25

Resident Punch Card Fees

  • 10 punches – $30.00 Seniors (over 50) – $27.50
  • 20 punches – $55.00 Seniors (over 50) – $50.00
  • 40 punches – $106.00 Seniors (over 50) – $94.00

Non-Resident Punch Card Fees

  • 10 punches – $35.00 Seniors (over 50) – $32.50
  • 20 punches – $66.00 Seniors (over 50) – $61.00
  • 40 punches – $129.00 Seniors (over 50) – $117.00

Hours of Operation

Days Fall, Winter & Spring Hours Summer Hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
Monday – Friday 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Closed

The Rec Center is closed on New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. There are modified hours on other holidays. Call the Rec Center at 952-227-1400 for specific information.

Pickleball Courts at Chaska Community Center

Pickleball Courts at Chaska Community Center

PICKLEBALL LADDER LEAGUE

October 2, 2018 1:30 PM
Lower Gym,

The format of play is designed so that players play mostly with others of similar skill levels. Your ranking on a ladder is based upon your winning percentage. Players will move up or down the ladder based upon their winning percentage.
Please Register by September 21

Dates: Tuesday, October 2-November 6
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Place: CCC Lower Gym
Cost: $15 per person

PICKLEBALL INTERMEDIATE CLINIC

October 14, 2018 6:30 PM
Lower Gym,

In this clinic you will understand the game, use dink shots and volleys. Please provide your own equipment. 

Date: Sunday, October 14
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Cost: $15 (must pre-register)

 

PICKLEBALL-HALLOWEEN STYLE

October 31, 2018 8:00 AM

Dress to impress! Wear a Halloween costume and play with other Pickleball enthusiasts. After the games, join in The Lodge for the Mad Hatter Party.

Date: Wednesday, October 31
Time: 8:00-9:30 a.m. (Pickleball in the Gym)
9:30-10:30 a.m. (Mad Hatter Party in the Lodge)
Cost: FREE

Pickleball Courts at Lions Park

Pickleball Courts at Lions Park

Open Outdoor Pickleball (Chaska Lion’s Park- 1300 Crosstown Blvd.)

Six new pickleball outdoor courts are located at Chaska Lion’s Park (1300 Crosstown Blvd.) behind the softball fields and next to the sand volleyball courts. These courts are now multipurpose and can be used for tennis or Pickleball. Pickleball hours have been posted on the fence so that tennis players will know when these can be used for Pickleball.

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-11:00am
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Monday-Friday, 8:00-11:00am
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 6:00-8:00pm
Sunday, 6:00-8:00pm

Please contact the Chaska Parks and Recreation Department for access to the outdoor equipment at (952) 448-3176.
**Pickleball/Tennis multipurpose courts are located between the Lion’s Park softball fields and the outdoor skating rinks on Ravoux Road.

Multiuse Facility, Portable Nets, Paddles And Balls Kept In Lock Box Call Erin Link For Code 952-227-7761 Jeff Conradi 612-860-3839 Usapa Ambassador

 

Pickleball Courts at Cohasset Community Center

Pickleball Courts at Cohasset Community Center

Cohasset Community Center has three indoor pickleball courts with portable nets. The facility is open to the public most of the week. Unfortunately, pickleball play depends on the availability of the court. Setting up a reservation for Saturday play is highly advised.

Grand Rapids Pickleball Club:

This is our only inside the venue. It is used in late fall to early spring. We are able to tape 3 courts in their multi-purpose room. The surface is tile.  The schedule will be posted when in use.  Availability is afternoon hours. To request a  current schedule call Patty at 218-259-1406 or email a request to info@grandrapidspickleball.com