Pickleball is a fun and fast paced game that is a combination of several classic games – badminton, tennis and table tennis. It’s played on a badminton sized court, with a tennis like net that is 34 inches high and paddles similar to ping pong only larger along with a whiffle ball. It is easy for beginners of all ages to learn but can develop into a quick, fast-paced competitive game for experienced players.
One great aspect of pickleball is that anyone can play this sport. People of all ages and athletic abilities will find that pickleball is a fun sport with straightforward rules. The game of pickleball has everything you could want and more! It truly is a great American family sport that you can play almost anywhere there is a court and friends to play with!
Pickleball Courts - Court Rules
Court Rules
- Courts for pickleball play only
- Courts will be open daily from 6am to dusk
- Shoes must have non-marking soles
- No profanity or foul language
- No unauthorized paid athletic services or lessons
- Do not climb on fence or nets
- Limit play if others are waiting
- Parks & recreation department reserves the right to adjust hours at any time or hold other sports/events on courts
- Not allowed on courts:
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- Animals
- Smoking/vaping
- Food or glass
- Bicycles
- Skateboards
- Rollerblades
- Scooters
Pickleball Courts - Daily Open Play
Pickleball Court Hours
- Courts are open daily from 6 a.m. - Dark
- Courts are free to use during this time.
- Please advise by all court rules.
Nights Under The Lights - Open Play
Pickleball Court Night Hours
- Start First week of March
- End Last week of November
- Courts are open Monday - Friday until 9:30 p.m.
- Courts are free to use during this time.
- Please advise by all court rules.
Leagues
Tuesday Evening Pickleball Leagues at Dardenne Prairie
Advanced (3.5+) league, Intermediate (3.0) league, and Recreational (2.5-) league on Tuesday evenings at Dardenne Prairie Athletic Complex! Leagues run from 5:40pm-9:00pmRegistration is at: https://www.ignite-pickleball.com/dardenneprairie for the May 16- June 20 session.
Registration for upcoming session of leagues opens halfway through the previous session.
Pickleball Fun Trivia
Since pickleball is a big "dill" these days, here is some fun trivia about pickleball's history, rules, and general facts about the sport.
https://allthetrivia.com/pickleball-trivia-quiz/
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