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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
- Greenwood Pickleball Tournament Contract
- Highland Pickleball Tournament Contract
- 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
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
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
Click here for The Official USA Pickleball Places 2 Play website.
Recent News:
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