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. with Robert Kelly - closed session for beginners, pass is required, no additional charge.
Saturday / 8 a.m.-noon
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.
Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 6-17) Saturday, May 20, from 9-11 a.m. This FREE clinic is for youth who want to learn the game of pickleball. 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
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.