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.

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HIGHLAND ROAD PARK TENNIS CENTER AND GREENWOOD PARK RACQUET FACILITY

WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, DEC. 24, AND WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25. CENTERS WILL REOPEN AT THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED TIME THURSDAY, DEC. 26.

HIGHLAND ROAD TENNIS CENTER WILL BE CLOSING AT 1 P.M. TUESDAY, DEC. 31.

HIGHLAND AND GREENWOOD WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1, 2025. BOTH CENTERS WILL REOPEN AT THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED TIME THURSDAY, JAN. 2, 2025.

***DECEMBER 10 ONLY - ANTIOCH WILL NOT HAVE PICKLEBALL PLAY. FOREST PARK WILL HAVE PICKLEBALL PLAY FROM NOON-2 P.M.***

December 2024 Schedule

Click here for the December gym calendar (Revised Dec. 4, 2024)

Indoor Gymnasium Offerings

$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.

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. (No sessions Dec. 25)

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

Friday / 5-6:30 p.m.

ANTIOCH BOULEVARD PARK

Tuesday / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (No session Dec. 10)

Wednesday / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. + 5:30-7:30 p.m. + Youth 4-5:30 p.m. (No sessions Dec. 25)

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

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

BAKER RECREATION CENTER

(No sessions until further notice)

CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE PARK

Tuesday / 5:30-7:30 p.m. (No sessions Dec. 24 + Dec. 31)

Wednesday / Youth 5:30-7:30 p.m. (No session Dec. 25)

FOREST COMMUNITY PARK

Monday / Youth 4-5:30 p.m. (No sessions Dec. 23 + Dec. 30) + 5:30-7:30 p.m.

***Tuesday / noon-2 p.m. DECEMBER 10 ONLY***

Wednesday / Youth 4-5:30 p.m. (No session Dec. 25)

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

Friday / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (No session Dec. 27)

HIGHLAND ROAD COMMUNITY PARK

Wednesday / 8 a.m.-noon (No session Dec. 25)

Friday / 8 a.m.-noon (No session Dec. 27)

Friday / 8 a.m.-noon (No session Dec. 27) / 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 (No session Dec. 7)

LOVETT ROAD PARK

Tuesday / 5:30-7:30 p.m. (No sessions Dec. 24 + Dec. 31)

Wednesday / 5:30-7:30 p.m. (No session Dec. 25)

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

Greenwood Community Park Racquet Facility - Outdoor Courts

Center Telephone: 225-778-4040

16 Lighted Pickleball Courts

Fees: $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:

491022-02-04 Winter Holiday Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 6-17) Monday, Thursday, and/or Friday, Dec. 23, 26, and 27, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Come out and learn to play pickleball! Equipment provided. $30 for one day, $55 for two days, and $80 for all three days. Registration Deadline: Thursday, Dec. 19. Instructor: Robert Kelly. Click here to register.

491022-00 MLK Youth Pickleball Clinic (Ages 6-17) Monday, Jan. 20, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. This clinic is for youth who want to learn the fundamentals of the game of pickleball! Equipment provided. $30 per person. Registration Deadline: Thursday, Jan. 16. Instructor: Robert Kelly. Click here to register.

Intermediate and Advanced Pickleball (Ages 18+) Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. (no sessions Dec. 24 + Dec. 31). This is an open play competition opportunity for intermediate and advanced pickleball players. $5 per person per day includes court fees.

Free Fridays Pickleball/Tennis Play (Ages 18+) Free play every Friday from 8 a.m.-noon. (no session Dec. 27). All levels. No charge.

Highland Road Park Tennis Center - Outdoor Courts

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

6 Lighted Pickleball Courts

Fees: $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) (no session Dec. 27). 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.

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

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 (Click here for a list - UPDATED Nov. 26, 2024)

(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 / Indoor Mon-Wed 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (Seniors 4-8 p.m.) + Fri 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (Seniors 4-8 p.m.)

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 (Closed until further notice due to fire)

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) – See schedule listed above

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