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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. Open Play ScheduleAdd your name to the schedule below to meet and play against other pickleball enthusiasts! Free!
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Paving project at Drake Sports Park
The second phase of the paving project at Drake Sports Park starts in April and will be completed by June 1. Our construction assistant, Elliot (pictured here), appreciates additional caution and patience during the construction period as we work to complete this park improvement project. |
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Pickleball Programs:
Intro to Pickleball Instructor: Janet 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.
Pickleball Beginner Drills Instructor: Jan Walton
This class is for those who have taken Intro to Pickleball. Practice and drills will help to get better control of the ball by drilling with dinks, lobs, and your serve and return of serve. Practicing a shot over and over
Agility and Aerobic Training Instructor: Rick Schmidt
This clinic will introduce various agility and aerobic exercises targeted toward motions and skills used in recreational pickleball. Review basic warm-up options, perform a series of exercises similar to common court movements and conclude with a stretching and cool-down period. Emphasis will be on player health and safety to reduce the likelihood of injuries and promote healthy enjoyment of the game. Participants must wear tennis shoes and bring a pickleball paddle.
Intro to Court Position& Shot Selections Instructor: Rick Schmidt
This clinic will introduce six core offensive and defensive principles, oriented toward newer players comfortable with the basic mechanics of the game, and wanting to build confidence to play in more competitive games. Players will learn the relationship of court position to shot selection, how and when to choose certain attack shots or defensive positions, demonstration of common mistakes and a review of the most popular strategies to improve the playing experience.
Pickleball Doubles Ladders: Wednesday Nights and Thursday Mornings
The format of play is designed so that players play 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 7 weeks of play will be used for this calculation. Games are played to 15 points. First team to reach 15 points wins. Each week, players will be placed in groups of 4 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.
For ages 18+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee Level of Play
1311-1A 5/12-6/23 Wed 5-6:15pm $15/$20 3.5 BELOW
1311-1B 5/12-6/23 Wed 6:30-8pm $15/$20 3.5 ABOVE
1311-2A 7/7-8/18 Wed 5-6:15pm $15/$20 3.5 BELOW
1311-2B 7/7-8/18 Wed 6:30-8pm $15/$20 3.5 ABOVE
For ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee Level of Play
2221-1A 5/13-6/24 Thurs 9-10:15am $15/$20 3.5 ABOVE
2221-1B 5/13-6/24 Thurs 10:30-12pm $15/$20 3.5 BELOW
2221-2A 7/8-8/19 Thurs 9-10:15am $15/$20 3.5 ABOVE
2221-2B 7/8-8/19 Thurs 10:30-12pm $15/$20 3.5 BELOW
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.
Pickleball Beginner Drills Instructor: Jan Walton
This class is for those who have taken Intro to Pickleball. Practice and drills will help to get better control of the ball by drilling with dinks, lobs, and your serve and return of serve. Practicing a shot over and over
Agility and Aerobic Training Instructor: Rick Schmidt
This clinic will introduce various agility and aerobic exercises targeted toward motions and skills used in recreational pickleball. Review basic warm-up options, perform a series of exercises similar to common court movements and conclude with a stretching and cool-down period. Emphasis will be on player health and safety to reduce the likelihood of injuries and promote healthy enjoyment of the game. Participants must wear tennis shoes and bring a pickleball paddle.
Intro to Court Position& Shot Selections Instructor: Rick Schmidt
This clinic will introduce six core offensive and defensive principles, oriented toward newer players comfortable with the basic mechanics of the game, and wanting to build confidence to play in more competitive games. Players will learn the relationship of court position to shot selection, how and when to choose certain attack shots or defensive positions, demonstration of common mistakes and a review of the most popular strategies to improve the playing experience.
Pickleball Doubles Ladders: Wednesday Nights and Thursday Mornings
The format of play is designed so that players play 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 7 weeks of play will be used for this calculation. Games are played to 15 points. First team to reach 15 points wins. Each week, players will be placed in groups of 4 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.
For ages 18+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee Level of Play
1311-1A 5/12-6/23 Wed 5-6:15pm $15/$20 3.5 BELOW
1311-1B 5/12-6/23 Wed 6:30-8pm $15/$20 3.5 ABOVE
1311-2A 7/7-8/18 Wed 5-6:15pm $15/$20 3.5 BELOW
1311-2B 7/7-8/18 Wed 6:30-8pm $15/$20 3.5 ABOVE
For ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee Level of Play
2221-1A 5/13-6/24 Thurs 9-10:15am $15/$20 3.5 ABOVE
2221-1B 5/13-6/24 Thurs 10:30-12pm $15/$20 3.5 BELOW
2221-2A 7/8-8/19 Thurs 9-10:15am $15/$20 3.5 ABOVE
2221-2B 7/8-8/19 Thurs 10:30-12pm $15/$20 3.5 BELOW