Community
BY ASIA ARMOUR
Pickleball guide
2023
ongoing reservation or class, free play on these courts is welcomed. • 4201 Judson St., West University Place • www.westutx.gov/1156/judson-park-tennis-court Mulberry Park This Bellaire amenity features three outdoor tennis courts with pickleball lines. Nets are the regulation height for tennis play, and there are lights for visitors to play ball until the park closes at 10:30 p.m. Visitors must bring their own equipment. • 700 Mulberry Lane, Bellaire • www.bellairetx.gov/1730/tennis-pickleball Wier Park The Wier Park recreation center has classes that include an introduction to the game, how to serve and strategies to win a game of pickleball. There are two lit tennis courts with regulation-height tennis nets. Wier Park is in the process of implementing several structural improvements, estimated to start in January, that include resurfacing and restriping its tennis courts. • 3012 Nottingham St., West University Place • www.westutx.gov/456/wier-park
Where to play
Coming soon
Alief Community Center On Tuesdays and Fridays, staff sets up the gymnasium for indoor pickleball sessions. The community center features four outdoor tennis/pickleball courts with tennis-height net regulations in addition to other amenities, such as its fitness center, basketball courts and programming for kids and teens.
• 11903 Bellaire Blvd., Houston • www.houstontx.gov/parks
Bellaire Recreation Center Residents have the option to play on the three indoor or two outdoor courts at the Bellaire Recreation Center. Inside, the courts are open play and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Players must bring their own paddles and balls, and there’s a limit of four players per court. Outside, the nets are tennis-regulation height, and lighting allows for play after dark. • 7008 Fifth St., Bellaire • www.bellairetx.gov/740/recreation-center Colonial Park Located just behind the Colonial Park Pool building, this park has two outdoor courts. The site’s East court has a hitting board for individuals looking to train and for the children and adult classes hosted on site. The park also features a shaded seating area between its East and West courts. Walk-on play is allowed as long as there are no reservations or classes taking place at the time. • 4130 Byron St., West University Place • www.westutx.gov/1154/colonial-park-tennis-courts Judson Park This West University Place park has one outdoor court with a hitting board for individuals to practice on the south side of the court. If there is not an
Houston Pickleballers Want to learn how to play? This sports school hosts clinics for both individuals and groups on the sport. Instructors provide specialized training, guidance and advice for beginners and advanced players who want to improve their skills. • 10615 Atwell Drive, Houston • www.houstonpickleballers.com PKL Social The owners behind FM Kitchen and Bar plan to open a bar this fall with pickleball courts at 1102 Shepherd Drive, Houston. Called PKL Social, the space will have four pickleball courts, a covered deck space, yard games and cabanas. The pickleball courts will be on a pay-to-play basis with rates determined by peak hours. PKL Social plans to also host leagues, clinics and open play for all levels of players. • 1102 Shepherd Drive, Houston • www.pklsocial.com
Where to learn
Elite Pickleball Club As the first fully dedicated indoor pickleball facility in Houston, the Elite Pickleball Club has eight indoor courts with outdoor surface. The center provides paddle rentals, advanced reservations, drop-in play, clinics and drills, private lessons, pickleball leagues and tournaments. In addition, guests and members can purchase select products at a shop on site, including clothes and equipment. • 610 W 6th St., Houston • www.texaselitepickleball.com
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