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.

October 2023 Schedule

Click here for the October gym calendar

Indoor Gymnasium Offerings

Facilities are first come, first serve - show up and play. Please note that play times end promptly as stated to allow for the programs that follow.

$5 one-time key fob fee is required for all participants of all ages / $6 for out-of-parish residents. Fobs are needed for safety, and to continue our goal of accurate attendance tracking.

Times indicated after "Youth" are for youth/family play time only (ages 6-15 accompanied by an adult). All other calendar times are for ages 16+.

Please note the following conditions for the youth/family play times:

Adults/guardians must have a child with them between the ages of 6-15 to participate during these designated youth/family times.
Adult/adults may have multiple children with them.
All participants, including children, must have a key fob to participate.
At least one adult/guardian must remain with the child/children for the entire duration of play times.
During play time there must be at least one youth playing/participating on each court during a game.
If courts are full and players are waiting, players will wait their turn and rotate in when a game is completed.

If you have any questions please contact BREC's Pickleball Coordinator, Robert Kelly, at robert.kelly@brec.org or 225-209-8310.

ANNA T. JORDAN COMMUNITY PARK

Wednesday / 8:30-10:30 a.m. + 11 a.m.-1 p.m. / Youth 5:30-7 p.m.

Thursday / 8:30-10:30 a.m. + 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

ANTIOCH BOULEVARD PARK

Tuesday / 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. + 5:30-7:30 p.m. / Youth 4-5:30 p.m.

Thursday / 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Friday / 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

BAKER RECREATION CENTER

Monday / Youth 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Friday / 5-7 p.m.

CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE PARK

Tuesday / 3-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday / Youth 5:30-7:30 p.m.

FOREST PARK COMMUNITY PARK

Monday / 5:30-7:30 p.m. / Youth 4-5:30 p.m.

Thursday / 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday / 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

HIGHLAND ROAD COMMUNITY PARK

Wednesday / 8 a.m.-noon

Friday / 8 a.m.-noon / Closed beginner clinic from noon-1:30 p.m. with Robert Kelly

Saturday / 8 a.m.-noon (No session Oct. 14)

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

16 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 / 5-9 p.m.

Programming at Greenwood (click here for a pdf of current programs):

Pickleball Open Play (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-noon. $2 per person per day.

Intermediate and Advanced Pickleball (Ages 18+) 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.

Free Fridays Pickleball/Tennis Play (Ages 18+) Free play every Friday from 8 a.m.-noon. All levels. No charge.

Neighborhood Parks that have tennis courts with pickleball lines (Click here for a list of neighborhood parks that have tennis courts and pickleball lines.)

ALSEN PARK – Open daily sunrise to sunset

ANNA T. JORDAN PARK – Open daily sunrise to sunset

ANTIOCH BOULEVARD PARK – Open daily sunrise to sunset

BARINGER ROAD PARK – Open daily sunrise to sunset

GOODWOOD PARK – Open daily sunrise to sunset

HIGHLAND ROAD COMMUNITY PARK TENNIS CENTER – 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 and Thursdays / 6-8 p.m. / $1 per person (includes court fees) - each person must pay inside tennis center prior to playing / No registration required

JEFFERSON TERRACE PARK – Open daily sunrise to sunset

LOVETT ROAD PARK – Open daily sunrise to sunset

MANCHAC PARK – Open daily sunrise to sunset

PERKINS ROAD COMMUNITY PARK – Open daily sunrise to sunset

SANTA MARIA PARK – Open daily sunrise to sunset

SHARP ROAD PARK – Open daily sunrise to sunset

Click here for The Official USA Pickleball Places 2 Play website.