Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
March 2023 Schedule
Click here for the March 2023 Gym Calendar - Revised 3/2/23
Click here for a list of neighborhood parks that have tennis courts and pickleball lines.
Indoor Gymnasium Offerings - $7 per month or $70 per year per person:
Facilities are first come, first serve - show up and play.
If you have any questions please contact BREC's Pickleball Coordinator, Robert Kelly, at robert.kelly@brec.org or 225-209-8310.
ANTIOCH BOULEVARD PARK
Wednesday / 5:30-7:30 p.m.
ANNA T. JORDAN COMMUNITY PARK
Wednesday / 8:30-10:30 a.m. + 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday / 8:30-10:30 a.m. + 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
BAKER RECREATION CENTER
Monday / 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday / 5-7 p.m.
BEN BURGE PARK
Saturday / 9-11 a.m. (No session March 18 or 25)
CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE PARK
Wednesday / 3-5:30 p.m.
FOREST PARK COMMUNITY PARK
Tuesday / 11 a.m.-1 p.m. + 3-5 p.m. / Beginner program from 9:30-11 a.m. with Robert Kelly - closed session for beginners, pass is required, no additional charge.
Thursday / 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Friday / 11 a.m.-1 p.m. + 5:30-7:30 p.m.
HIGHLAND ROAD COMMUNITY PARK
Wednesday / 8 a.m.-noon
Friday / 8 a.m.-noon / Beginner program from noon-1:30 p.m. (no session March 3) with Robert Kelly - closed session for beginners, pass is required, no additional charge.
Saturday / 8 a.m.-noon (No session March 25)
LOVETT ROAD PARK
Tuesday / 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday / 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday / 5:30-7:30 p.m.
GREENWOOD PARK TENNIS CENTER - OUTDOOR COURTS
Center Telephone: 225-778-4040
12 Lighted pickleball courts
Fees: $2 per person for unlimited play
Hours of Operation:
Monday / 8 a.m.-noon + 5-9 p.m.
Tuesday / 5-9 p.m.
Wednesday / 8 a.m.-noon + 5-9 p.m.
Thursday / 5-9 p.m.
Friday / 8 a.m.-noon
Saturday / 8 a.m.-noon
Sunday / 1-5 p.m.
Programming at Greenwood (click here for a pdf of current programs):
Youth Programs
191022-00-02 Spring Holiday Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 6-17) Monday, Wednesday, Friday, April 10-14, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. $10 per person for one day per week; $18 per person for two days per week; and $25 per person for all three days. Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 7. Instructor: Robert Kelly.
291022-01 Tops Junior Tennis and Pickleball Camp (Ages 6-17) Monday-Friday, June 26-30. Monday-Thursday is 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday is 8:30-11:30 a.m. Campers must bring their own lunch. $175 per person. Registration for EBR parish residents opens Saturday, March 4, at 9 a.m. Registration for out-of-parish residents opens Tuesday, March 14, at 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Robert Kelly.
Adult Programs
191023-00-14 Adult Fun Pickleball Doubles Tournament (Ages 18+) Saturday, March 25, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. This one-day doubles tournament features a round robin format. Levels 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5+. Divisions for men’s, women’s, and mixed. Lunch will be provided. Must register in division of higher player’s skill level. Tournament director has discretion to move players to a different skill level. $40 per person. Registration Deadline: Friday, March 17. Completed teams with partners and teams that are paid in full have priority on available slots. No refunds processed after registration deadline. Register online or by contacting Highland Road Park Tennis Center at 225-766-0247 or Independence Park Tennis Center at 225-923-2792. Tournament Director: Robert Kelly.
Pickleball Open Play Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-noon. $2 per person.
Beginner Pickleball Program (Ages 18 and older) Mondays from 5-7 p.m. This is an on-going program for beginners who want to learn the game of pickleball. $2 per person per class. Walk-ins accepted. For more information, contact Robert Kelly, Instructor, at 225-209-8310 or Robert.Kelly@brec.org.
Intermediate and Advanced Pickleball Program Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. This is an open play competition opportunity for intermediate and advanced pickleball players. $2 per person per day.
Senior Beginner Pickleball Clinic (Ages 50 and older) Wednesdays from 8-10 a.m. $2 per person. Walk-ins accepted. For more information, contact Robert Kelly, Instructor, at 225-209-8310 or Robert.Kelly@brec.org.
Advanced Pickleball Program Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. This is an on-going program for advanced pickleball players who want to improve their game. $2 per person per class. Walk-ins accepted. For more information, contact Robert Kelly, Instructor, at 225-209-8310 or Robert.Kelly@brec.org.
Free Fridays Pickleball/Tennis Play Free play every Friday from 8 a.m.-noon. All levels. No charge.
Want to reserve courts at Greenwood or Highland for a pickleball tournament?
Click here to complete a 2023 Pickleball Tournament Contract - Greenwood or 2023 Pickleball Tournament Contract - Highland and submit the completed form to the BREC Tennis office. Adult tournaments serving alcoholic beverages must also complete the Alcohol Policy Contract Addendum.
Tennis Facilities that have Pickleball Lines:
ANTIOCH – Open daily sunrise to sunset
BARINGER – Open daily sunrise to sunset
GOODWOOD – Open daily sunrise to sunset
HIGHLAND – Fees: $2.50 per hour per court + balls for purchase
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday-Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Reservations can be made by calling 225-766-0247
Pickleball Group Play / Tuesdays / 6-8 p.m. / $1 per person (includes court fees) / No registration required.
JEFFERSON TERRACE – Open daily sunrise to sunset
LOVETT – Open daily sunrise to sunset
MANCHAC – Open daily sunrise to sunset
SANTA MARIA – Open daily sunrise to sunset
SHARP ROAD – Open daily sunrise to sunset
Click here for The Official USA Pickleball Places 2 Play website.