Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and can be played by people of all ages and athletic abilities. Similar to a racquet sport, Pickleball combines the elements of badminton, Table Tennis and tennis. It shares many of their features – the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, a net and rules somewhat similar to tennis with several modifications. Pickleball requires minimal equipment (racquet and ball) so it is inexpensive to play.
Court Locations
Gardenside Park | 1 Court
Idlehour Park | 1 Court (+1 Practice Court) – These courts are only open to the public through programs offered at Lexington Senior Center.
Kirklevington Park | 12 Courts
Lansdowne-Merrick Park | 2 Courts*
Mount Tabor Park | 2 Courts*
Meadowbrook | 1 Court
Meadowthorpe Park | 2 Courts*
River Hill Park | 4 Courts
Southland Park | 2 Courts*
* These courts are double-striped for pickleball and tennis play.
Clinics
Larry Roberts, National Pickleball champion in Singles, Men’s doubles and Mixed doubles, will be leading beginner and intermediate clinics at River Hill Park. The maximum participants per class is 4. The waitlist will be capped at 2‐3 people. Waitlisted participants will only be contacted if a registrant cancels.
Beginner: Having never played or played a few times without any formal instruction
Intermediate: Recreational player with an understanding of the basic rules and who wants to move their game to another level