Active+ Pickleball

PickleBall players

What is "Pickleball"?

The growing sport of “pickleball” is a perfect fit  to Lakewood as part of the city’s Active Plus fitness activities for older adults. 

Pickleball mixes the concepts of badminton, ping pong and tennis. It’s played on a relatively small court, so lots of people around the country are finding that it provides fun and physical activity but without the wear-and-tear of other sports.

Watch this short video about pickleball from CityTV.

Where and when to play Pickleball

Spring Pickleball schedule starts Tuesday, March 19, as follows.

Mayfair Park basketball courts

  • Mornings: 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • Evenings: 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Bolivar Park basketball courts

  • Evenings: 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

There’s no cost or obligation to try, and no need to call ahead or pre-register.

Nets are provided and while players are encouraged to bring their own paddles and balls, a limited number of paddles and balls are available for check out. 

Winter Pickleball schedule

From December through March 18, 2024, there will be no Tuesday or Friday evening play at Mayfair or Bolivar Parks due to the Lakewood Youth Sports basketball season.

However, morning play will continue at Mayfair Park on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m.