Pickleball is a newer sport that combines elements from badminton, tennis and wiffleball. The sport is played on a court with the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court. The net is similar to a tennis net but is mounted two inches lower. The game is played with a hard paddle and a polymer smaller version of a wiffleball. Drop-in with your paddle during select times and enjoy the game! We also offer outdoor courts at a few of our parks where patrons are encouraged to drop in and play.

Adult Pickleball Boot Camps

Pickleball Boot Camp

Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Stonegate Park

Players will be divided by level and placed four to a court with 90 minutes drilling and 30 minutes supervised match play. Themes include attacking serve returns, hitting better third shot drops, varying the pace of the ball and getting to the net faster. For players at advanced beginner and low intermediate level. Taught by IPTPA Certified Professionals Ken Herrmann and a daily guest pro.

Adult Pickleball Classes (Spring)

Pickleball Skills Clinic – Beginner

The beginner classes are designed to help players understand the scoring, rules and foundational techniques in order to get on a court and play recreational games. Students will also learn foundational skills such as the ready position, how to hold a paddle and techniques for serves, returns and volleys. Instructors will provide players with safety information on equipment and court etiquette and attire. Demo paddles and pickleballs are provided. Bring your own water bottle and towel. This session is recommended for new players who have never played or tried playing a few times.

Pickleball Skills Clinic – Beginner/Advanced Beginner

Location: Techny Prairie Activity Center

Players learn basic strategy, equipment, drills to improve ball strokes, rules of play, player positions and scoring. Advanced players learn strategy and tactics, split steps, serve and returns, dinks and third shot drop.

Pickleball Skills Clinic – Advanced Beginner

Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Techny Prairie Activity Center

This class is designed for those who have already completed a beginner session and reinforces basic strategy to familiarize themselves with the rules, scoring and court positioning. It is recommended for players who have only played a few times and feel like they are beginning to understand the game but would like to make sure they are playing correctly. Instructors will assist players with drills and game play to improve their foundational skills and doubles play through basic court positioning.

Pickleball Skills Clinic – Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate

Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Techny Prairie Activity Center

Players learn basic strategy, equipment, drills to improve ball strokes, rules of play, player positions and scoring. Advanced players learn strategy and tactics, split steps, serve and returns, dinks and third shot drop.

Pickleball Skills Clinic – Intermediate

This class is suited for players who are currently in the 3.0–3.5 skill levels and are looking to hit every ball with a purpose. This class focuses on technique and creating consistency and accuracy on multiple intermediate shot selections: dinking, third shot drives and drops, block volleys, overheads, lobs and court positioning. This class will also focus on understanding strategies behind these different shot selections.

Pickleball Skills Clinic – Advanced

Ages: 18 Years and Older
Location: Techny Prairie Activity Center

Adult Pickleball Classes (Summer)

Pickleball Skills Clinic – Beginner

The beginner classes are designed to help players understand the scoring, rules and foundational techniques in order to get on a court and play recreational games. Students will also learn foundational skills such as the ready position, how to hold a paddle and techniques for serves, returns and volleys. Instructors will provide players with safety information on equipment and court etiquette and attire. Demo paddles and pickleballs are provided. Bring your own water bottle and towel. This session is recommended for new players who have never played or tried playing a few times.

Pickleball Skills Clinic – Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate 

Designed for those who have already completed a beginner session, this clinic reinforces basic strategy to familiarize players with the rules, scoring and court positioning. The program is recommended for players who have only played a few times who feel like they are beginning to understand the game but would like to make sure they are playing correctly. Instructors will lead drills and game play to improve fundamental skills and doubles play.

Pickleball Skills Clinic – Intermediate

This class is suited for players who currently play at a 3.0-3.5 skill level and are looking to hit every ball with a purpose. This class focuses on technique and creating consistency and accuracy on multiple intermediate shot selections including dinking, third shot drives and drops, block volleys, overheads, lobs and court positioning. This class will also focus on understanding strategies behind these different shot selections.

Pickleball Skills Clinic – Advanced

Advanced players learn strategy and tactics, split steps, serve and returns, dinks and 3rd shot drop, how to slice and put top spin on the ball. Each week includes 60 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of supervised game play.

Youth Pickleball Classes (Summer)

Pickleball Skills Clinic

Join our Youth Pickleball Skills Clinic to learn rules and, scoring as well as the basic skills and strategies needed to play the popular sport of pickleball. Equipment is provided.

Private Pickleball Lessons

Call 847-291-2993 or email Matt Papale to set up one-hour lessons. Private lessons are available for beginner, intermediate or advanced level pickleball players.

Adult Pickleball Leagues

Open to Residents Only

Due to the high demand and interest of Pickleball Leagues, staff will be conducting a random lottery for Pickleball Leagues (open to residents only). Entering the lottery does not guarantee a spot in one of our leagues, but if selected during the lottery, you will be given one of your choices in order of availability. The Pickleball Lottery will open on Friday, April 12 at 9am and close on Sunday, April 21 at 6pm. After the lottery closes, participants will be notified on Monday, April 22 if they have been added to the league of their choice and will be given directions on how to complete registration and payment.