Where to play pickleball in metro Detroit

By on Tue, Jan 23, 2024 at 9:11 am

Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport, and it’s no wonder why. The paddle game is easy to learn, a thrill to play, and incredibly difficult to master. It’s a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Think of it as a fun way to exercise and meet new people without going broke.

Metro Detroit has an abundance of indoor and outdoor courts. Don’t have anyone to play with? No problem. Just show up with a paddle, and you’ll most likely find plenty of people eager to play with you.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, but we tried our best. Dink away.

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Coleman Young Community Center 2751 Robert Bradby, Detroit; 313-628-0997; detroit.mi.gov Located near downtown Detroit, the Coleman Young Community Center has several outdoor courts that are in top condition.
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Coleman Young Community Center

2751 Robert Bradby, Detroit; 313-628-0997; detroit.mi.gov

Located near downtown Detroit, the Coleman Young Community Center has several outdoor courts that are in top condition.

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Court4 4300 Marseilles, Detroit; 313-683-0331; court4.club The gem of indoor pickleball courts in Detroit, Court4 offers leagues, court reservations, mixers, tournaments, drills, and “crash courses” for beginners on a tennis-grade surface. The facility, which features numerous high-quality courts with bright lighting, is inside a big white dome near the border of Grosse Pointe Park.
Steve Neavling

Court4

4300 Marseilles, Detroit; 313-683-0331; court4.club

The gem of indoor pickleball courts in Detroit, Court4 offers leagues, court reservations, mixers, tournaments, drills, and “crash courses” for beginners on a tennis-grade surface. The facility, which features numerous high-quality courts with bright lighting, is inside a big white dome near the border of Grosse Pointe Park.

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Kemeny Recreation Center 2260 S. Fort St., Detroit; 313-628-2819; detroit.mi.gov Renovated and enlarged in 2010, Kemeny Recreation Center offers drop-in pickleball on Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. There are three courts inside the gymnasium. The schedule often changes, so call to confirm.
Steve Neavling

Kemeny Recreation Center

2260 S. Fort St., Detroit; 313-628-2819; detroit.mi.gov

Renovated and enlarged in 2010, Kemeny Recreation Center offers drop-in pickleball on Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 4-6 p.m. There are three courts inside the gymnasium. The schedule often changes, so call to confirm.

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Patton Recreation Center 2301 Woodmere, Detroit; 313-628-2000; detroit.mi.gov Another recreation center in southwest Detroit, Patton Recreation Center converts its gym into pickleball courts from 1:30-3 p.m. on Thursdays and 12-2 p.m. on Saturdays. Beginning on Feb. 14, pickleball also will be available from 5-7 p.m.
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Patton Recreation Center

2301 Woodmere, Detroit; 313-628-2000; detroit.mi.gov

Another recreation center in southwest Detroit, Patton Recreation Center converts its gym into pickleball courts from 1:30-3 p.m. on Thursdays and 12-2 p.m. on Saturdays. Beginning on Feb. 14, pickleball also will be available from 5-7 p.m.

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Adams Butzel Complex 10500 Lyndon, Detroit; 313-628-0990; detroit.mi.gov Pickleball is very popular at this Detroit recreation center, attracting a variety of players from all skill levels. The gym is converted into pickleball courts every weekday from 8:30-11 a.m. and on Friday from 6-8 p.m.
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Adams Butzel Complex

10500 Lyndon, Detroit; 313-628-0990; detroit.mi.gov

Pickleball is very popular at this Detroit recreation center, attracting a variety of players from all skill levels. The gym is converted into pickleball courts every weekday from 8:30-11 a.m. and on Friday from 6-8 p.m.

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Clemente Recreation Center 2631 Bagley, Detroit; 313-224-0228; detroit.mi.gov This Detroit recreation center offers both afternoon and evening hours. Located in the gym, the courts are open from 2-3 p.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
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Clemente Recreation Center

2631 Bagley, Detroit; 313-224-0228; detroit.mi.gov

This Detroit recreation center offers both afternoon and evening hours. Located in the gym, the courts are open from 2-3 p.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

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Boll Family YMCA 1401 Broadway, Detroit; 313-309-9622; ymcadetroit.org/boll Located in downtown Detroit, the YMCA has two pickleball courts that are open from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It’s not the best setup, but it can still quench your pickleball thirst.
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Boll Family YMCA

1401 Broadway, Detroit; 313-309-9622; ymcadetroit.org/boll

Located in downtown Detroit, the YMCA has two pickleball courts that are open from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It’s not the best setup, but it can still quench your pickleball thirst.

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Palmer Park 910 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit; 313-224-1100; detroit.mi.gov One of the city of Detroit’s regional parks, the scenic Palmer Park has one of the most popular outdoor spots to play pickleball. Six courts are dedicated for pickleball.
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Palmer Park

910 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit; 313-224-1100; detroit.mi.gov

One of the city of Detroit’s regional parks, the scenic Palmer Park has one of the most popular outdoor spots to play pickleball. Six courts are dedicated for pickleball.

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Clark Park 1130 Clark, Detroit; 313-841-8534; clarkparkdetroit.com Recently renovated, Clark Park offers some of the best pickleball courts in Detroit.
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Clark Park

1130 Clark, Detroit; 313-841-8534; clarkparkdetroit.com

Recently renovated, Clark Park offers some of the best pickleball courts in Detroit.

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Bicentennial Park 36000 W. Seven Mile Rd., Livonia; 734-466-2900; livonia.gov Operated by the city of Livonia, this park offers six outdoor courts.
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Bicentennial Park

36000 W. Seven Mile Rd., Livonia; 734-466-2900; livonia.gov

Operated by the city of Livonia, this park offers six outdoor courts.

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Whittier Park Farnum & Alexander, Royal Oak; 248-246-3000; romi.gov One of the most popular outdoor pickleball spots in metro Detroit is Whittier Park, which has eight open courts from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. when the weather is warm.
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Whittier Park

Farnum & Alexander, Royal Oak; 248-246-3000; romi.gov

One of the most popular outdoor pickleball spots in metro Detroit is Whittier Park, which has eight open courts from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. when the weather is warm.

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Vreeland Park 17504 Parkway St., Riverview; cityofriverview.com; 734-281-4219 Operated by the city of Riverview, this park has three pickleball courts with lighting.
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Vreeland Park

17504 Parkway St., Riverview; cityofriverview.com; 734-281-4219

Operated by the city of Riverview, this park has three pickleball courts with lighting.

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Jack & Patti Salter Community Center 1545 E. Lincoln, Royal Oak; 248-246-3180; romi.gov Located in the center’s gymnasium, the pickleball courts are open from 11-3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Jack & Patti Salter Community Center

1545 E. Lincoln, Royal Oak; 248-246-3180; romi.gov

Located in the center’s gymnasium, the pickleball courts are open from 11-3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Ford Community & Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan, Dearborn; 313-943-23500; dearbornfordcenter.com This recreation center has both indoor and outdoor courts. When it’s cold outside, head indoors from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on weekdays. The outdoor courts are available in the warm months.
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Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

15801 Michigan, Dearborn; 313-943-23500; dearbornfordcenter.com

This recreation center has both indoor and outdoor courts. When it’s cold outside, head indoors from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on weekdays. The outdoor courts are available in the warm months.

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Upton Park Nakota & Mandalay, Royal Oak; 248-246-3000; romi.gov This 3.9-acre park in Royal Oak has seven pickleball courts from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. when the weather is warm.
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Upton Park

Nakota & Mandalay, Royal Oak; 248-246-3000; romi.gov

This 3.9-acre park in Royal Oak has seven pickleball courts from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. when the weather is warm.

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UWM Sports Complex 867 South Blvd., Pontiac; reimaginerec.com; 248-515-7362 This enormous sports complex features more than a dozen pickleball courts in a pristine environment with excellent lighting and nets. Open play is available every weekday from 9 a.m.-noon. Courts can be reserved after noon through the evenings on weekdays and evenings.
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UWM Sports Complex

867 South Blvd., Pontiac; reimaginerec.com; 248-515-7362

This enormous sports complex features more than a dozen pickleball courts in a pristine environment with excellent lighting and nets. Open play is available every weekday from 9 a.m.-noon. Courts can be reserved after noon through the evenings on weekdays and evenings.

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Wolverine Pickleball 235 Metty Dr., Ann Arbor; 734-489-1723; wolverinepickleball.com With beer on tap, 12 indoor courts, and large ceilings with bright lighting, Wolverine Pickleball is truly an experience. It’s housed in a converted, 39,000-square-foot warehouse with a strong ventilation system. The state-of-the-art facility offers playtimes, classes, court rentals, and special events.
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Wolverine Pickleball

235 Metty Dr., Ann Arbor; 734-489-1723; wolverinepickleball.com

With beer on tap, 12 indoor courts, and large ceilings with bright lighting, Wolverine Pickleball is truly an experience. It’s housed in a converted, 39,000-square-foot warehouse with a strong ventilation system. The state-of-the-art facility offers playtimes, classes, court rentals, and special events.

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Borden Park 1400 E. Hamlin Rd., Rochester Hills; 248-656-4600 This 143-acre park and sports complex has eight outdoor pickleball courts. Snuggled in a picturesque park, the courts are open from 8 a.m.-dusk when the weather is warm.
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Borden Park

1400 E. Hamlin Rd., Rochester Hills; 248-656-4600

This 143-acre park and sports complex has eight outdoor pickleball courts. Snuggled in a picturesque park, the courts are open from 8 a.m.-dusk when the weather is warm.

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Clintonwood Park 6000 Clarkston Rd., Clarkston; indtwp.com; 248-625-5111 With 120 acres of trees and grass, the Clintonwood Park is a scenic, tranquil spot to play pickleball when the weather is warm. There are four courts.
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Clintonwood Park

6000 Clarkston Rd., Clarkston; indtwp.com; 248-625-5111

With 120 acres of trees and grass, the Clintonwood Park is a scenic, tranquil spot to play pickleball when the weather is warm. There are four courts.

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Deer Lake Athletic Club 6167 White Lake Rd., Clarkston; deerlakeathleticlub.com; 248-625-8686 One of the top spots for pickleball in Oakland County, the Deer Lake Athletic Club offers court reservations for $20-$28 an hour. The club also offers six-week sessions for beginners and advanced beginners.
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Deer Lake Athletic Club

6167 White Lake Rd., Clarkston; deerlakeathleticlub.com; 248-625-8686

One of the top spots for pickleball in Oakland County, the Deer Lake Athletic Club offers court reservations for $20-$28 an hour. The club also offers six-week sessions for beginners and advanced beginners.

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