Pickleball

What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport because it's easy to play, low impact, and appeals to a wide range of people - from kids to seniors. It’s a fun combination of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong played with two to four people. 

The City of Lafayette Recreation Department offers indoor and outdoor pickleball classes throughout the year and for all ages. Find and register for all our available pickleball classes here: https://bit.ly/pickleballclasse

Waneka Lake Pickleball Courts Reopening May 29

Pickleball Courts Reopening

The pickleball courts at Waneka Lake Park are scheduled to be re-surfaced beginning May 8. This project is expected to be completed by May 29, weather dependent. The pickleball courts will be unavailable for use during this time. Please direct questions to the Parks & Open Space office at 303-661-1306 or send them via email to Ben Mazal. 

FOUR NEW PICKLEBALL COURTS NOW OPEN AT WANEKA LAKE

Lafayette residents now have the opportunity to dink, carry, chop, falafel, and flapjack with the beautiful backdrop of Waneka Lake. Four new courts are now open on the park's west side, north of the boathouse. Drop-in play is available when structured programs aren't running. Construction may be in progress. 

Please check back soon to see grand opening details and info.

Pickleball Courts Lafayette

Waneka Lake Pickleball Courts Rules and Regulations

  • Courts are for Pickleball use only and are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise posted by the City 
  • Courts are open from sunrise to sunset
  • Use at your own risk. The surface may be slippery when wet
  • Please wear non-marking athletic shoes only and do not sit or lean on the nets 
  • The following are not permitted on the Pickleball courts: pets (except service animals), glass, alcoholic beverages, food, smoking, bicycles, skates, scooters, skateboards, or strollers 
  • No unauthorized, paid athletic services can be held or posted without the permission of the City of Lafayette. 
  • Please observe proper Pickleball etiquette. Courts are limited to one hour if players are waiting to play. If waiting, please stay outside the courts 
  • Visit the City of Lafayette Recreation website lafayetteco.gov/Pickleball or scan the QR code if interested in City-run programs
  • Please report damage or unsafe conditions by calling the Lafayette Recreation Center at (303) 665-0469 

Pickleball Leagues and Clinics

Adult Intro to Pickleball

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Quickly learn the new popular racquet sport easier to master than tennis with a shorter racquet, smaller court, and slower ball. You'll play in no time with detailed, fun instructions from an experienced local player and instructor.

One class a month: May through August | 5:30-7:30pm | Wednesdays | $23 Residents / $28 Nonresidents 

Location: Bob L. Burger Rec center

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Adult Pickleball Skills and Drills

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Quickly learn the new popular racquet sport easier to master than tennis with a shorter racquet, smaller court, and slower ball. You'll play in no time with detailed, fun instructions from an experienced local player and instructor.

Intro to Pickleball is a requirement to take this class. 

Beginner: June 5 - Aug. 28 | 9-10:30am | Mondays | $64 Residents / $74 Nonresidents

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Intermediate: June 7 - Aug. 30 | 9-11am | $85 Residents / $95 Nonresidents 

Location: Waneka Lake Pickleball Courts

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Spring Adult Pickleball League

Adult Pickleball

Take your game to a new level with Pickleball competitive play in a match format.

Sign your team up for either Beginner or Intermediate level play based on the player skills information (self-rate your team here)

Please fill out the Free Agent Form if you do not have a team and would like to be on the free-agent list. For further questions, please contact Michael Cancilla.

Beginner: July 10 - Aug. 28 | 4-8pm | $90 per team

Intermediate: July 12 - Aug. 30 | 4-8pm | $90 per team

Location: Waneka Lake Pickleball Courts

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Watch the video to learn everything you want to know about pickleball.

  1. Do I need to reserve a court to play pickleball?
  2. When will the courts be finished?
  3. Will there be lights in the courts?
  4. Does the City clear the courts of snow? Can I bring a shovel?
  5. Can we adjust the nets?
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