Pickleball at Drake Sports Park
Pickleball
We have four dedicated, outdoor pickleball courts at Drake Sports Park, as well as two courts outlined on tennis courts at Drake and Keith Sports Park. We have also partnered with Lone Pine Elementary to offer indoor classes during the colder months.
Hours: All parks are open 8:00 am to dusk.
Pickleball Programming Schedule:
No google sheets. Please note “Closed for Programming” signs on courts will be in effect:
- August-September
- Mondays: 5-8pm
- Wednesdays: 5-9pm
- Thursdays: 8:30am-12:30pm & 5-8pm
Anytime outside of those, the public is welcome to use. Please note that the Tennis courts also have Pickleball lines.
Pickleball Clinics and Ladders
Pickleball 100: Intro to Pickleball
Instructor: Maryann Copley
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. Participants must wear tennis shoes. Protective eyewear and water bottles are recommended. Paddles provided.
| Date | Day | Time | Fee | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | M | 5:30-6:30pm | $40/$45 | 18+ |
| 9/12 | Th | 5:30-6:30pm | $40/$45 | 18+ |
| 9/12 | M | 5:30-6:30pm | $40/$45 | 18+ |
| 9/23 | M | 5:30-6:30pm | $40/$45 | 18+ |
| 9/26 | Th | 5:30-6:30pm | $40/$45 | 18+ |
Pickleball 200: Beginner Drills & Practice
Instructor: Maryann Copley
This one-hour clinic is for those who have taken Pickleball 100. Practice using different strokes to help you gain better control of the ball. Improve shot consistency with dinks, volleys, serve and return of serve drill practices. Supervised play will offer you game practice to reinforce those skills. Protective eyewear and refillable water bottles are recommended.
| Date | Day | Time | Fee | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | M | 6:30-7:30pm | $40/$45 | 18+ |
| 9/12 | Th | 6:30-7:30pm | $40/$45 | 18+ |
| 9/12 | M | 6:30-7:30pm | $40/$45 | 18+ |
| 9/23 | M | 6:30-7:30pm | $40/$45 | 18+ |
| 9/26 | Th | 6:30-7:30pm | $40/$45 | 18+ |
Pickleball Doubles Ladder
This is a six-week ladder event. First week will be a random draw. Based on your results, you will be placed on courts with players of similar skill level. Players will move up or down the ladder based upon their results.
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.
All players will play three games in a round robin fashion with the other three players of the foursome. At the start of the game, players will decide which team serves first and choice of side. Players change sides at 8 points to minimize the effect of the sun, wind, or other factors that may affect outdoor play.
If courts have 5 players, games will be played to 11 points, switch at 6 points, allowing each player to have a bye round.
You are expected to play every week unless you inform the scheduler that you will be absent one week before the event. Absences will result in a zero score. No subs will be required.
This program will be held at the Drake Sport Park Pickleball courts.
In case of rain and the course is cancelled, please check the Weather Hotline one hour before class.
Cancelled matches due to weather are not made up. Pickleball Refund Policy: There are no refunds within 24 hours of first ladder event. Please call our offices at (248) 451-1900 for additional refund and transfer information.
Below 3.5
| Date | Day | Time | Fee | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14-9/4 | W | 7-8:15 pm | $24/$29 | 18+ |
| 8/15-9/19 | Th | 10:30 am-12 pm | $35/$40 | 18+ |
Above 3.5
| Date | Day | Time | Fee | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14-9/18 | W | 5:30-6:45 pm | $35/$40 | 18+ |
| 8/15-9/19 | Th | 9-10:15 am | $35/$40 | 18+ |