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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. Click here to check out a video of some of the highlights of pickleball at Drake! Open Play ScheduleAdd your name to the schedule below to meet and play against other pickleball enthusiasts! Free!
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Pickleball Programs:
Intro to Pickleball 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.
Ages 18+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
1310-4A 8/10 Tu 5:30-7pm $10/$15
1310-4B 8/17 Tu 4-5:30pm $10/$15
1310-5A 9/8 Wed 4-5:30pm $10/$15
1310-5B 9/14 Tues 4-5:30pm $10/$15
Ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
2220-4A 8/11 Wed 1-2:30pm $10/$15
2220-5A 9/15 Wed 2-3:30pm $10/$15
Pickleball 103: Intro to Pickleball Instructor: Tom Wehner
This clinic will acquaint participants with the rules, tactics, and techniques needed to play pickleball safely, enjoyably, and effectively. Basic skills will be introduced. Participants will be able to play a game by the end of the clinic. Equipment provided. Participants must wear tennis shoes.
Ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
2220-4M 8/3 Tues 4-5:30pm $10/$15
2220-4N 8/12 Thurs 4:30-6pm $10/$15
2220-5M 9/9 Thurs 4:30-6pm $10/$15
Ages 18+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
1310-4M 8/16 Mon 6-7:30pm $10/$15
1310-5M 9/20 Mon 6-7:30pm $10/$15
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.
Ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
2228-4A 8/18 Wed 3-4pm $10/$15
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 will help you control that shot and therefore, the game.
Ages 18+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
1310-D4 8/10 Tues 4-5pm $10/$15
Ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
2220-D3 8/11 Wed 3-4pm $10/$15
2220-D3A 8/17 Tues 2:30-3:30pm $10/$15
2220-D4 8/18 Wed 1-2pm $10/$15
2220-D5 9/14 Tues 2:30-3:30pm $10/$15
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.
Ages 18+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
1313-4A 8/19 Thurs 6-7:30pm $10/$15
1313-5A 9/8 Wed 6-7:30pm $10/$15
1313-5B 9/21 Tues 5-6:30pm $10/$15
Ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
2229-4A 8/4 Wed 3-4:30pm $10/$15
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.
Ages 18+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
1310-4A 8/10 Tu 5:30-7pm $10/$15
1310-4B 8/17 Tu 4-5:30pm $10/$15
1310-5A 9/8 Wed 4-5:30pm $10/$15
1310-5B 9/14 Tues 4-5:30pm $10/$15
Ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
2220-4A 8/11 Wed 1-2:30pm $10/$15
2220-5A 9/15 Wed 2-3:30pm $10/$15
Pickleball 103: Intro to Pickleball Instructor: Tom Wehner
This clinic will acquaint participants with the rules, tactics, and techniques needed to play pickleball safely, enjoyably, and effectively. Basic skills will be introduced. Participants will be able to play a game by the end of the clinic. Equipment provided. Participants must wear tennis shoes.
Ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
2220-4M 8/3 Tues 4-5:30pm $10/$15
2220-4N 8/12 Thurs 4:30-6pm $10/$15
2220-5M 9/9 Thurs 4:30-6pm $10/$15
Ages 18+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
1310-4M 8/16 Mon 6-7:30pm $10/$15
1310-5M 9/20 Mon 6-7:30pm $10/$15
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.
Ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
2228-4A 8/18 Wed 3-4pm $10/$15
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 will help you control that shot and therefore, the game.
Ages 18+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
1310-D4 8/10 Tues 4-5pm $10/$15
Ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
2220-D3 8/11 Wed 3-4pm $10/$15
2220-D3A 8/17 Tues 2:30-3:30pm $10/$15
2220-D4 8/18 Wed 1-2pm $10/$15
2220-D5 9/14 Tues 2:30-3:30pm $10/$15
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.
Ages 18+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
1313-4A 8/19 Thurs 6-7:30pm $10/$15
1313-5A 9/8 Wed 6-7:30pm $10/$15
1313-5B 9/21 Tues 5-6:30pm $10/$15
Ages 50+
Code # Date Day Time R/NR fee
2229-4A 8/4 Wed 3-4:30pm $10/$15