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Pickleball Contact
Alfredo Negrin | Email | Ph: 303.805.6311
Pickleball is a racquet sport combining badminton, tennis and table tennis. The sport is played on a smaller court with a net that’s just a bit lower than tennis using a hard paddle and a whiffle ball. It is accessible to a wide range of players and athletic abilities due to the court size and speed of play. If you haven’t played before, we’ll teach you! If you have played, we’ll provide good competition!
Indoor Drop-In Pickleball - Parker Fieldhouse
- Cost: $7 Adults, $6 Seniors (62+)
- SilverSneakers and Parker Recreation Memberships apply.
Structured Indoor Drop-In
- Days: Wednesdays
- Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Must arrive at the beginning of a session to participate.
- General Time of Year: September through May. Skip dates include Douglas County School Closures
Structured play creates 1.5 hour time blocks for players in specific but similar skill ratings. We use self-ratings for all Pickleball programs and play. See below. Plan to play at your assigned rating and assigned time(s) only. If a group requests players play up to create an even number of players, they may stay. However, play is intentionally divided by skill level to create balanced play at ALL skill levels.
Round Robin play is determined by the number of players who arrive to play on any given day. Sign in on the provided whiteboard when you arrive and use the number you signed in as for the Round Robin scheduling. Round Robin schedules are provided on-site; click here Version OptionsPickleballHeadline Structured play creates 1.5 hour time blocks for players in specific but similar skill ratings. We use https://usapickleball.org/tournaments/tournament-player-ratings/player-skill-rating-definitions/ Self-Ratings for all Pickleball programs and play. See below. Plan to play at your assigned rating and assigned time(s) only. If a group requests players play up to create an even number of players, they may stay. However, play is intentionally divided by skill level to create balanced play at ALL skill levels. for examples.
Review the spring schedule for Indoor Structured Drop-in; on Wednesdays only.
Unstructured Indoor Drop-In Play
- Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (Wednesdays are reserved for Structured Play).
- *Additional drop-in may be available at the Parker Recreation Center during school breaks when Fieldhouse pickleball is canceled. Join the Pickleball Email list to receive communication regarding holiday dates.
- Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- General Time of Year: September through April. Skip dates include Douglas County School Closures
All levels of play are welcome. The courts are separated into beginner to intermediate (1.0 to 3.5) on one side with three courts, and intermediate to advanced (3.5 and up) on the other side with another three courts. Paddles and balls are available for use as needed.
Unstructured Indoor Drop-In Play 65+
- Days: Thursdays
- Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- General Time of Year: September through December. Skip dates include Douglas County School Closures.
Only beginner and intermediate (1.0 to 3.0) players; paddles and balls are available for use as needed.
Outdoor Drop-In Pickleball
- Locations: Parker Recreation Center and Trails at Crowfoot Park
- Days: Monday - Sunday
- Time: Courts open daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Drop-in use is most popular before noon
- Cost: Free
- General Time of Year: Year-round, weather permitting. Shoveling snow off of courts is prohibited.
All levels of play are welcome. Players must bring their own paddles and balls. No staff is available on site. Review Outdoor Court Rules and Pickeball Etiquette.
Outdoor Pickleball Rentals
- Location: Trails at Crowfoot Park
- Days: Monday - Sunday
- Time: Reservations are available after 1 p.m.
- Yearly Dates: April 1 to Oct. 31, Rentals open on Nov. 1 for the following year.
- Cost: Visit www.ParkerRec.com/parkrentals for fees and more information.
Rentals are available for those wishing to play exclusively. One court will remain available for drop-in use at all times. Contact PARKRentals@parkeronline.org with questions or to request a rental.
Pickleball Leagues and Clinics
Summer Adult Pickleball League: Beginner and Intermediate
Pickleball leagues are played as doubles at the Parker Fieldhouse. All players self-grade to determine skill division. The season includes a regular season and ends with playoffs. Please view Rules for Adult Pickleball Leagues (PDF).
Find more Adult Pickleball League information and register.
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Adult Pickleball Clinics
For ages 18 and older, beginner classes and clinics teach the basics of pickleball, focusing on game philosophy, general rules and proper form and technique. Intermediate and advanced classes and clinics are also offered to improve existing skills and help players level-up if they desire. Participants must register; find more information and register here PickleballHeadline.
Youth Pickleball Clinics
Parker Recreation offers Pickleball Pals for young players to learn the game! Find program information and register here PickleballHeadline.
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- Review the USAPA rating descriptions and find rating information by skill level on the USAPA Website.
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Informational Skill Rating Sessions will be available to assist players and explain how to self-rate. Ratings will not be assigned by instructors.
Please Note: Youth and adult pickleball opportunities vary throughout the year; visit our registration site or our Recreation Activity Guide for this season's leagues.
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