Do you know it’s been 60 years since pickleball was invented? Since then, the sport that combines traditional tennis, ping-pong, and badminton has become a big dill.
If you’re a pickleball player in Indy, we’re here to help you find your new favorite court. Here are some places around central Indiana where you can get your pickled paddle on.
Broad Ripple Park | There are four outdoor courts at Broad Ripple Park, but if the weather isn’t cooperating, you can find three lined courts inside the Family Center. The nets are portable, and there is a drop-in fee to play.
Indianapolis Pickleball Club, 1650 Industry Dr. | This east side pickleball facility offers 10 indoor courts, coaching, and a players’ lounge.
Highland Golf & Country Club, 1050 W. 52nd St. | There are six outdoor asphalt courts with permanent lines and nets. The facility includes amenities like restrooms, food, and water. A membership is required to play + you can reserve the courts.
The Picklr, 3810 E. 82nd St. | Picklr’s first Indiana club features 10 indoor courts, a pro shop, private event space, leagues, tournaments, youth academies, and open play.
West Indy Racquet Club, 4458 Guion Rd. | WIRC is a tennis + pickleball facility with six indoor and six outdoor tennis courts with blended pickleball court lines. Pro tip: It allows members and nonmembers to play — guests pay a daily guest fee.
Zip City, 6650 Bluff Rd. | This south side facility replaced its indoor soccer field with nine top-of-the-line indoor pickleball courts. Reservations can be made online for $25 per hour.
In pickleball, a dink shot is a soft shot hit on a bounce or out of the air (dink volley) from the NVZ.
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The Dink House, Carmel | The facility has eight indoor cushioned courts and a players’ lounge. Membership tiers start at $900 annually, plus initiation fees, but non-members can rent courts for $40 per hour.
Meadowlark Park, Carmel | This Carmel Clay Park got some upgrades in 2022, including four pickleball courts, a new playground, and picnic and shade shelters.
24/7 Dink, Fishers| Dubbed “a pickleball place for everyone,” daily classes, paddles, and balls are included in open play costs at this facility.
MashCraft Brewing, Fishers | What’s better than a game of pickleball? A game of pickleball at a brewery. This location has two courts + a massive patio to enjoy.
Pickle on Penn, Carmel | Join this membership club for access to eight state-of-the-art courts, plus events like weekly clinics and Dinks + Drinks on Fridays.
Carmel Racquet Club, Carmel | This facility offers pickleball memberships for $100 per year. Pro tip: Join a Friday night adult pickleball party from 6-9 p.m. for $10 for members or $12 for nonmembers — beginners are welcomed.
The Picklr, Noblesville | This premiere pickleball destination added a location in Noblesville after its Keystone location — giving picklers more places to play.
Stephens Park, Brownsburg | This 3.2-acre neighborhood park features six pickleball courts. Bonus: There’s also a year-round restroom on the grounds.
Greenwood Fieldhouse, Greenwood | Looking to play indoors? This gymnasium features four lined pickleball courts.
Freedom Park, Greenwood | Elevate your game at this $1.3 million, 16-court pickleball facility at Freedom Park. Fun fact: It’s the largest pickleball complex in Johnson County.
Kephart Park, Bargersville | This is park features eight pickleball courts, a splash pad, playground, green space, walking trails, and picnic shelters. Courts are first-come, first-served.
Do you have a favorite home court that we didn’t mention? Let us know.
Here’s what you said
“Indianapolis Racquet Club offers pickleball and lessons at its East facility with 16 indoor courts available year-round.” — Julia C.
“Jewish Community Center (JCC) on Hoover Road is a good place to play pickleball as well.” — Henry C.
“Lee Road Park, located on the northern entrance of Fort Ben.” — Jeffrey V.
“JCC has indoor pickleball courts open every day — hours vary.” Joan G.
