We have 4 outdoor pickleball courts at Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322.  Drake Sports Park is located on the east side of Drake Road, between 14 Mile and Maple Roads.  
​Hours: All parks are open 8:00 am to dusk. 
​For more information about Drake Sports Park, click here.
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Open Play Pickleball Schedule

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Registration opens August 8 for fall classes.

Pickleball Programs:

Pickleball Doubles Ladders:
The format of play is designed so that players compete mostly with others of similar skill levels. Your ranking on a ladder is based upon your winning points percentage (the ratio of points won to total points available). Players will move up or down the ladder based upon their winning points percentage. The results of the seven weeks of play will be used for this calculation. Games are played to 15 points. Each week, players will be placed in groups of four in the order of their ranking on the ladder for match play. Join skill level 3.5 and below ladder or 3.5 and above ladder.  If your skill is at 3.5 level, you decide. 

 

Ages 50+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

Level of Play

9/15-10/20      

9-10:15am  

$20/$25

3.5 Above

9/15-10/20      

10:30am-12pm  

$20/$25

3.5 Below

 

 

Pickleball 500 - Round Robin Tournaments:
2nd annual Fall Fandangle Round Robin Tournament.  Open to Male and Female players.  Individual sign-up for all players.  Random teammate and random opponents for each game.  Recreational format, with self-officiated games.  Final officiated playoff game for the top 4 players.

 

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

Level of Play

9/10

12-3:30p  

$20/$25

18+ All Levels

 

Pickleball Classes

Due to the popularity of these classes, nonresidents may register two weeks prior to the program date, pending availability. 
Adult pickleball (ages 18+) classes are eligible for an early registration discount. Starting in September, register at least 7 days prior to the start date and you'll receive a $5 discount. This does not apply to the 50+ classes.
Pickleball 100 - Introduction   Instructor: Jan Walton
This clinic is an introduction to the game of pickleball. Participants will learn the terminology, rules, basic skills and will enjoy playing a game by the end of the class. Equipment provided. Participants must wear tennis shoes and recommend glasses to protect your eyes. Clinics at Keith or Drake Sports Park

Ages 18+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

9/6     

4:30-6pm   

$20/$25

 

Ages 50+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

9/7      

1-2:30pm  

$15/$20

 

 

Pickleball 200 – Beginner Drills and Practice  Instructor: Jan Walton
 This class is for those who have taken Pickleball 100 - Introduction. Practice will help to get better control of the ball by drilling with dinks, volleys, your serve and return of serve. Practicing each shot over and over will help you control that shot and therefore, the game. Supervised play will reinforce those skills. Classes at Drake Sports Park.

Ages 18+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

8/9      

4:30-5:30pm   

$20/$25

8/23     

4:30-5:30pm   

$20/$25

9/6

3-4pm   

$20/$25

 

Ages 50+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

8/10   

3-4pm  

$15/$20

8/24 

3-4pm  

$15/$20

9/13

3:30-4:30pm  

$15/$20

 

 

Pickleball 250 – Advanced Beginner Drills and Play    Instructor: Jan Walton
This class is for those who have taken Pickleball 200 - Beginner Drills. Additional drills with sequenced play will help you continue to improve your control of the ball.  Dinks, volleys, lobs, serves and return of serves will be included with supervised play providing time for practice, guidance and feedback. Classes at Drake Sports Park

Ages 18+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

8/23      

6-7pm   

$20/$25

9/13      

5-6pm   

$20/$25

 

Ages 50+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

8/24      

1:30-2:30pm    

$15/$20

9/7

3-4pm

$15/$20

 

 

Pickleball 300 – Intermediate Skills and Strategy   Instructor: Rick Schmidt
Introduce six core offensive and defensive principles.  This class is oriented toward newer players already comfortable with the basic flow of the game.  Learn the how, when and why of various techniques unique to the game, such as shot selection and court positioning. Build awareness of common mistakes, and review various strategies to improve the recreational playing experience. Prerequisites: Pickleball 100 and 200 strongly recommended (or equivalent playing experience).

Ages 18+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

Park  

5/23      

4:30-6pm   

$20/$25

KEITH

6/13 

4:30-6pm   

$20/$25

KEITH

6/23  

6-7:30pm   

$20/$25

DRAKE

7/18

4:30-6pm   

$20/$25

DRAKE

8/16

6:30-8pm   

$20/$25

DRAKE

 

Ages 50+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

Park  

5/16     

4:30-6pm   

$15/$20

KEITH

6/6

4:30-6pm   

$15/$20

KEITH

7/11       

4:30-6pm   

$15/$20

DRAKE

8/8      

4:30-6pm   

$15/$20

DRAKE

 

 

​Pickleball 350 - The Academy of PB   Instructor: Rick Schmidt
This four-week clinic will be an intensive review of skills and techniques. Principles include: serving strategies, return of serve, dink and drop shots, overhead smash, ground strokes, drive shots and targets, defending an attack, working as a team, control the NVZ, resetting and control the pace. Rallies played out to illustrate the concept through repetition. Each session will end with games to incorporate principles from prior sessions.

Ages 18+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

9/12-10/3      

5:30-7:30pm   

$80/$85

 

 
Pickleball 400- Advanced Supervised Play  Instructor: Rick Schmidt
Actively apply various offensive and defensive principles into actual game scenarios. Play out rallies focused on each principle and stop frequently to evaluate the outcome. Learn strategy and reasoning for various shots and court position strategies.  Begin to evaluate your opponent's movements and react accordingly. This class is oriented toward players that have a solid understanding of the game. Prerequisite: Pickleball 300 strongly recommended (or equivalent playing experience).  

Ages 18+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

Park  

6/14      

5-6:30pm   

$20/$25

DRAKE

8/1

4:30-6pm   

$20/$25

DRAKE

8/8 

6:30-8pm   

$20/$25

DRAKE

 

Ages 50+

Date     

Time        

Fee-Res/NonRes

Park  

6/20      

5-6:30pm   

$20/$25

DRAKE

7/25   

4:30-6pm   

$20/$25

DRAKE

8/16       

4:30-6pm   

$20/$25

DRAKE