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Now that we're in the season for pickleball, you're probably wondering where you can find a court near you. This pickleball guide will help you navigate through Milwaukee to find a court where you can play the day away.
This guide features a collection of some of the best pickleball courts around Milwaukee and beyond. Pick a spot and play a game or two with friends.
Let the Great Milwaukee Summer of Pickleball begin!
Buena Park Pickleball Courts
16133 W. Heritage Ln., New Berlin
newberlin.org
Bring your friends to Buena Park to play a couple rounds of pickleball. Enjoy three permanent pickleball courts and make sure to bring your own paddle and pickleball to play. Don't wait – get out there today to play!
Cedarburg Community Gym
W63 N641 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, (262) 375-7611
cityofcedarburg.wi.gov
Pick up your paddle and join a pickleball session at the Cedarburg Community Gym. Open-play pickleball is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. plus a $3 fee per time. Senior pickleball takes place on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. plus a $3 fee.
Dale Z's
3585 S. Howell Ave. (414) 483-2030
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Enjoy a game of pickleball from a sports bar! Dale Z's became the first Milwaukee bar with an outdoor regulation-size pickleball court. Play an intense round of pickleball against your friends on an anti-slip "SportCourt" surface - it can't get more serious than this. The courts are free and open to the public - interested players can text "pickle" to (414) 812-4400.
Good City Brewing
2108 N. Farwell Ave, (414) 539-4343
goodcitybrewing.com
Grab a beer or pay $5 per person to play at the Good City Brewing East Side location Pickleball Court. Make sure to plan ahead - it's first come, first serve at Good City Hall. Take advantage of this opportunity to play a game or participate in their pickleball leagues.
Hart Park
7300 W. Chestnut St.
Who needs tennis when you have pickleball? Head over to Hart Park - a popular pickleball court in Wauwatosa this summer! Play on four free asphalt courts and bring your own equipment too.
Juneau Playfield
N 66th St., (414) 257-0098
Soak up the sun while you play a round of pickleball this summer. Take advantage of the six outdoor courts at Juneau Playfield with permanent lines and make sure to bring your own net, paddle and pickleball to play.
Lions Park
14900 W. Overland Trail, New Berlin, (262) 797-2443
newberlin.org
Pick up a game of pickleball at Lions Park this summer! Enjoy six full-sized courts - however, pickleball equipment will not be supplied by the park. So, don't forget to bring your own paddle and pickleball along.
Riverwalk Commons Pickleball Courts
423 N. Water St, (414) 336-1111
milwaukeepublicmarket.org
Across the street from the Milwaukee Public Market, you'll find Riverwalk Commons Pickleball Courts under the I-794 freeway. There are two outdoor courts with permanent lines and nets available. You can either bring your paddle and pickleball or visit the Market office located on the second level to rent equipment for up to two hours for free. You must bring an ID to borrow equipment and management hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sijan Pickleball and Tennis Courts
2800-2898 S. California St.
Pick one of the six outdoor marked pickleball courts to play a round with your friends. Sijian court is free, open to the public and all skill levels are welcome to play. However, it is bring-your-own net and pickleball equipment to play.
Valley View Park
5051 S. Sunnyslope Rd., New Berlin
newberlin.org
Get a view from the pickleball courts at Valley View Park this summer! Pick one of the eight permanent striped courts with your friends, family, or a group of local pickleball enthusiasts. Play a casual game or turn up the heat to play an intense pickleball match.
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