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. 

Pickleball Courts

BREC’s Tennis Department maintains the schedule of pickleball play at indoor recreation center courts and the pickleball lines at the neighborhood outdoor tennis courts.  Two staffed pro shops offer equipment rentals, refreshments, and a staff that manages court reservations.  These two locations offer pickleball programs, private lessons for all ages, and court rental to organizations for tournaments. 

There are 22 outdoor pickleball courts for rent at staffed tennis centers.  There are 49 outdoor courts with pickleball lines at neighborhood tennis courts and 24 pickleball courts at indoor recreation centers.

Are you looking to learn or join group play?  Join the game at one of BREC's Facilities.

 

MAY 2025 SCHEDULE

 Indoor Gymnasium Pickleball Offerings

A one-time key fob fee of $5 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:

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

Play times end promptly as stated to allow for the programs that follow. 

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.

Friday / 5-6:30 p.m.

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ANTIOCH BOULEVARD PARK

Tuesday / 11 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. + 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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BAKER RECREATION CENTER

Monday / 4-6 p.m. (No session May 26)

Friday / 5-7 p.m.

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CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE PARK

No sessions in May

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FOREST COMMUNITY PARK 

Monday / 5:30-7:30 p.m. / Youth 4-5:30 p.m. (No sessions May 26)

Wednesday / Youth 4-5:30 p.m.

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

Friday / 11 a.m.-2 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.  This clinic is for beginner pickleball players and those who want to learn the fundamentals and skills of the sport.  Includes how to hold the paddle, how to serve, ball control, rallying with consistency, movement, and scoring.  History of the sport is also included.  Relaxed and fun environment.  Registration is not required.  No additional fee (included with the $5 one-time key fob fee). 

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 COMMUNITY PARK RACQUET FACILITY - OUTDOOR COURTS

Center Telephone: 225-778-4040

16 Lighted Pickleball Courts 

$5 per person per day for unlimited play 

Hours of Operation:

Monday + Wednesday / 8 a.m.-noon + 5-9 p.m.

Tuesday + Thursday / 5-9 p.m.

Friday + Saturday / 8 a.m.-noon

Sunday / 1-7 p.m.

Programs at Greenwood:

Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 6-17) Saturday, May 17, from 9-11 a.m. Come out and learn to play pickleball at this FREE youth clinic.  Equipment provided.  Instructor:  Robert Kelly.

291022-02 Summer Junior Pickleball Camp (Ages 6-17) Monday-Friday, June 9-13.  Learn the game of pickleball or improve your game.  Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30-11:30 a.m.  $180 per person.  Campers must bring their own lunch.  Registration Deadline:  Friday, June 6.  Camp Director:  Robert Kelly.  Click here to register.

291022-01 Tops Junior Tennis and Pickleball Camp (Ages 6-17) Monday-Friday, June 16-20.  Learn the games of tennis and pickleball.  Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30-11:30 a.m.  $180 per person.  Campers must bring their own lunch.  Registration Deadline:  Friday, June 13.  Camp Directors:  Jeff Conyers and Robert Kelly.  Click here to register.

Intermediate and Advanced Pickleball Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-9 p.m.  This is an open play competition opportunity for intermediate and advanced pickleball players.  $5 per person per day.

Free Fridays Pickleball/Tennis Play Fridays from 8 a.m.-noon.  Free play for all levels.

HIGHLAND ROAD COMMUNITY PARK TENNIS CENTER - OUTDOOR COURTS 

NOTE:  Pickleball courts are not available until further notice due to court renovations.

Center Telephone: 225-766-0247 (call for reservations)

6 Lighted Pickleball Courts

$5 per hour per court + balls for purchase

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday-Sunday 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Programs at Highland:

Pickleball Group Play (Ages 18+) - Cancelled until further notice due to court renovations.

Pickleball Beginner Clinic (Ages 18+) Fridays, noon-1:30 p.m. in the recreation facility (indoor gym). This clinic is for beginner pickleball players and those who want to learn the fundamentals and skills of the sport.  Includes how to hold the paddle, how to serve, ball control, rallying with consistency, movement, and scoring.  History of the sport is also included.  Relaxed and fun environment.  Registration is not required.  No additional fee (included with the $5 one-time key fob fee).  Instructor:  Robert Kelly.

 TOURNAMENT RESERVATIONS

Want to reserve courts for a pickleball tournament?  Adult tournaments serving alcoholic beverages must also complete the Alcohol Policy Contract Addendum.

Neighborhood Park tennis courts and indoor recreation centers that have pickleball lines. (Note:  Outdoor times listed are for the neighborhood park tennis courts.  Indoor times listed are the Recreation Center hours of operation and do not indicate open play.)

  • ALSEN PARK (outdoor and indoor courts) – Outdoor open daily sunrise to sunset
  • ANNA T. JORDAN PARK (indoor courts) – See schedule listed above
  • ANTIOCH BOULEVARD PARK (outdoor and indoor courts) – Outdoor open daily sunrise to sunset / Indoor see schedule listed above
  • BAKER PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • BARINGER ROAD PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • BAYOU MANCHAC PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • BEN BURGE PARK (indoor courts only) – Mon-Thurs 3:30-8 p.m. + Fri 3:30-7 p.m.
  • BROOKFIELD AVENUE PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE PARK (indoor courts only) – Mon-Thurs 3-8 p.m. + Fri 3-7 p.m.
  • DRUSILLA LANE PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • ERICH STERNBERG FAMILY PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • FOREST COMMUNITY PARK (indoor courts only) – See schedule listed above
  • GOODWOOD PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • HOWELL COMMUNITY PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to 8 p.m.
  • JEFFERSON TERRACE PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • LOVETT ROAD PARK (outdoor and indoor courts) – Outdoor open daily sunrise to sunset / Indoor see schedule listed above
  • PARKVIEW PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • PERKINS ROAD COMMUNITY PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • REAMES ROAD PARK (indoor courts only) – Mon-Thurs 3-7 p.m. + Fri 3-6 p.m.
  • RIVERBEND PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • RUE LEBOUEF PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • SANTA MARIA PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset
  • SHARP ROAD PARK (outdoor courts only) – Open daily sunrise to sunset

 

Private lessons are available with BREC approved pickleball intructors. Contact Greenwood Community Park Racquet Facility at 225-778-4040 or Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center at 225-766-0247.