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. 

 

 

September 2023 Schedule

Click here for the September gym calendar

Indoor Gymnasium Offerings (Ages 16+)

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. 

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.

ANTIOCH BOULEVARD PARK

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

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

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

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

BAKER RECREATION CENTER

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

Friday / 5-7 p.m. (No session Sept. 22)

CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE PARK

Tuesday / 3-5:30 p.m.

FOREST PARK COMMUNITY PARK

Monday / 5:30-7:30 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

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.

 

Recent News:

 March 19, 2021 Meeting

2023 Greenwood Adult Fun Pickleball Doubles Tournament - July 1

It was a beautiful and hot day for the Greenwood Adult Fun Pickleball Doubles Tournament held Saturday, July 1. Thanks to all who participated.

Congratulations to our winners:

Women 2.5 - Debbie Jones and Dayne Narretta

Women 3.0 - Patty Freeman and Donna Rea

Men 3.0 - Jason Talbot and Jacob Lee

Men 3.5 - James Lindberg and Richy Perry

Men 4.0 - Bee Vo and Andy Ngo

Mixed 3.0 Group A - Felton Louis and Joy Murray

Mixed 3.0 Group B - Andrew Kumiega and Jenny Munson

Mixed 3.5 - John and Stephanie Buck

Mixed 4.0 - Tylen Clark and Elizabeth Landry