StLouisPlacesToPlay
Numerous St. Louis area tennis courts plus community and recreation centers offer weekly indoor and outdoor drop-in play. See below for a list and directions to a small sample of the many of the popular play locations;
Click HERE for a link to St. Louis Pickleball times & locations; or
Click the PDF button for a PRINTABLE file of all local places to play (Note: the Google Calendar is updated as frequently as possible, including last minute "one time" changes, when known. The PDF printables are updated regularly but less frequently and are dated at the top of each page).
Outdoor
TILLES PARK (SOUTH CITY)
Tilles Park in South St. Louis City on Hampton Ave and Fyler/Marquette Aves (not the Tilles Park on McKnight) is now open for pickleball as the area's first permanent multicourt pickleball complex. 6 excellent outdoor courts with dedicated nets/lines!
Tilles Park is open from 6 am - 10 pm. However there are no outdoor lights for evening play. A water fountain and bathrooms are available nearby the courts.
BEST TIME TO PLAY: There are usually pickup games any time the weather is nice, particularly around 9 a.m. or 5 p.m.
Click here for Google Map.
Indoor
Missouri Pickleball Club (MPC)
Largest Indoor Pickleball "only" Club in America!
18 permanent indoor courts individually fenced on tennis court surface including 5 Championship size courts. Open Plays, Clinics, Events, Court Reservations, Leagues, Tournaments and one of the largest pro-shops in the Midwest. Professional Instructors and staff to help you build and grow your game.
BEST TIME TO PLAY: Any open play sessions are managed courts for all skill levels 2.5-5.0+. RSVP on their website.
Click here for Google Map.
See https://pickleballclubmissouri.com/for more details on programming.
TOWER GROVE PARK
Tower Grove Park is the largest outdoor pickleball venue in the St. Louis region. Eight dedicated, permanent, lighted courts make Tower Grove a great destination for all skill level pickleball players.
Courts are open daily from 7 am - 10 pm during warm weather. Lights not on in the evenings when cold.
BEST TIME TO PLAY: M-W-F open play all levels, Thurs open play 4.0+. When there is no open play, this is a great place to organize your own foursome and come play.
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DWIGHT DAVIS (FOREST PARK)
There are four dedicated outdoor courts with 19 tennis courts that can be made available for pickleball upon demand. Reservations accepted. Restrooms, locker rooms, water and ice machine, on-site shop with equipment, food and drinks. Paddles available for use, bring your own balls.
BEST TIME TO PLAY: Open Play April through September on Thursdays 9AM-12 PM and Saturdays 9AM-12 PM. If you want to reserve a court for a private group, this is an excellent venue offering reasonable prices.
See http://www.dwightdavistennis.com/pickleball for more info.
Click here for Google Map.
SUNSET TENNIS CENTER
Open October through April, Sunset Tennis Center has 6 dedicated pickleball courts with brand new lighting for winter 2021/2022. Organized play, beginner clinics, events, private court reservations, concessions and locker rooms
BEST TIME TO PLAY: Call for Schedule
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See www.sunsettenniscenter.com/court-construction for more detail on programming.
FRONTENAC RACQUET CLUB
Two indoor tennis courts with two pickleball courts on each (4 courts in total) with portable nets on wheels
Pickleball membership is required for the indoor season
Membership prices: Individual $130 plus tax
Couples $195 plus tax
If you have a tennis membership with Frontenac Racquet Club or Woodsmill Tennis club pickleball is included and not an additional fee.
Membership allows you to join open play, reserve random court time and book permanent court time.
Random court time is $40 (plus Tax) per hour per tennis court (two pickleball courts)
No pickleball court time available after 3:30 pm weekdays and none on the weekend.
Permanent court time for 1 hour is billed $288 plus tax per 9 week sessions. This amount is divided among the players reserving the same court and time every week. Sessions may be prorated depending on start and end date.
Member only Open play 11a-12:30p Tuesday and Thursdays - Beginner/Intermediate $10.
Random court time $40 per hour for two pickleball courts on one tennis court
Permanent court time $32 per hour for two pickleball courts on one tennis court (must book 8 week sessions)
Court rental time is available mostly during the morning or day, no evening pickleball available
Some Saturday evenings available for Pickleball Party bookings
Lessons and court bookings available through Travis
Permanent court session start dates
Session 1-September 7th
Session 2- November 9th
Session 3- January 11th
Session 4-March 15th
Open play-$10 per 1.5 hr session
Please sign in at the front desk before each session and either pay cash or write “charge” by your name. 24 person max to optimize play time
Open play with instructor starts Tuesday November 2nd and ends April 22nd
Open play Days and Times
Tuesday 11-1230pm
Thursday 10-1130pm
Friday 12-130pm
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CARONDELET PARK
There are six new, free, dedicated outdoor courts, first come first served. Restrooms, water fountain. Bring your own paddles and balls. Lighted courts open 6AM-10PM.
BEST TIME TO PLAY: There is always a lively group on weekday evenings from 5:30 on. Best to organize your own group as there is not much pick-up play.
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VETTA CONCORD
Open October through April, Vetta Racquet Sports has 2 locations for mult-court indoor play with up to 12 courts at each location on tennis court surface with painted pickleball lines. Premium services including organized play, beginner clinics, events, balls, demo paddles, lessons, private court reservations, full-service bar, etc.
BEST TIME TO PLAY: The open play on Thursday afternoon and Friday evening are great.
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See www.vettasports.com/pickleball/ for more detail on programming.
DES PERES PARK
There are 3 new, free, dedicated outdoor courts, first come first served. Restrooms, water fountain. Bring your own paddles and balls. Lighted courts open 6AM-10PM.
BEST TIME TO PLAY: There is always a lively group on weekday mornings and evenings. Just show up and bring your own paddle and balls.
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VETTA WEST
Open October through April, Vetta Racquet Sports has 2 locations for mult-court indoor play with up to 12 courts at each location on tennis court surface with painted pickleball lines. Premium services including organized play, beginner clinics, events, balls, demo paddles, lessons, private court reservations, full-service bar, etc.
BEST TIME TO PLAY: The open play on Monday afternoon and Saturday evening are great.
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See www.vettasports.com/pickleball/ for more detail on programming.
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army on Union Road has a thriving pickleball community. With brand new lighting in 2019, there is well-attended open play and often the ability to rent courts for a reasonable fee for special events or private group play.
BEST TIME TO PLAY: Open play for ladies only Tuesday mornings 9-12 and awesome Friday morning open play for all.
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