Pickleball

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Play to win in our Swingin' for a Scholarship Pickleball Tournament

Outdoor pickleball courts are available at several parks

Take a break in the shade between games at Bois D'Arc Park.

Drop-in play is available at the Lenexa Rec Center and Lenexa Community Center

Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and pingpong into a fun, interactive low-impact, high-energy game. There are lots of opportunities to play pickleball in Lenexa parks and facilities. Schedules periodically change, so please call 913.477.7100 to confirm.

Outdoor Courts (Live Camera Feed)

There are outdoor pickleball and tennis courts at several Lenexa parks, including Bois D'Arc, Flat Rock Creek and Matt Taylor.

Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis unless they have been reserved.

Bois D'Arc Pickleball Complex

Check to see how busy these popular pickleball courts are before you head out the door. 

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Indoor Play

Schedules change periodically, so please call 913.477.7100 to confirm.

Lenexa Rec Center

17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219

  • Activity Gym: Drop-in play is available at various times throughout the day, depending on the time of year. Check the activity gym schedule to see the current available times. Admission is free for Lenexa Rec Center members and $2 for nonmembers.

  • Second floor gym: Drop-in play is available periodically on the south court on various days. Check the second floor gym schedule to see the current available times. Must be a member of the Lenexa Rec Center or pay a day pass fee.

Lenexa Community Center

13420 Oak St., Lenexa, KS 66215

  • Drop-in play is available several times throughout the week, depending on the time of year. Check the drop-in schedule for specific times. Admission is $2 per person.

  • To reserve a pickleball court at this facility, you must do so in person at the Lenexa Rec Center or the Lenexa Community Center.

Leagues

Beginner's Pickleball Instructional League

  • Leagues in January, May and August. 
  • Learn the game of pickleball through a fun instructional league. This five-week league will be a combination of instruction and games.  You do not need a partner to sign up. 

Men's, Women's & Mixed 

  • Leagues in January, May and August. 
  • Divisions: 
    •  Ratings 3.5 & Under: 
      • Men's
      • Women's 
      • Mixed
    • Ratings 3.6-4.39
      •  Men's 
      • Women's
      • Mixed
  • Weekly matches: 
    • Matches will be best 2 of 3 played to 11 points.  
    • Must win by 2 points. 
    • Cap at 15 points total.   
  • All games are self-officiated and teams report scores to league coordinator. 
  • Winners are determined at the end of the five-week league. All teams compete in a single-elimination tournament at the end of the league (no additional fee for tournament).  
  • Medals are given to the league champions as well as the first-third place tournament winners. 

Register for pickleball league
Registration is per participant. 

Tournaments

Old Town Throwdown

Feb. 3–4, 2024

This indoor tournament is hosted annually in January at the Lenexa Community Center. Divisions include men’s, women’s and mixed for 3.5 and under as well as 4.0 and higher. 

  • Friday Schedule: Men's, Women's and Mixed 4.0 and higher.
  • Saturday Schedule: Men's, Women's and Mixed 3.5 and below.
  • Awards: Top three teams in each category will receive a medal. 

Questions: Contact Ryan Latta at [email protected].

REGISTER TO PLAY
Registration is per player. 


Swingin’ for a Scholarship Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser

Sept. 20–21, 2024, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Calling all area pickleballers! Lenexa hosts the Swingin’ for a Scholarship Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser to raise money in support of the Lenexa Parks & Recreation Scholarship Program.

Learn more and register


The Beginner's Battle

November TBD, 2024

The Lenexa Parks & Recreation department is hosting the Beginner’s Battle at the Lenexa Community Center. This pickleball tournament will feature Men's, Women's and Mixed divisions for players ranked 2.9 and lower

Questions: Contact Ryan Latta at [email protected].

REGISTER TO PLAY
Registration is per player. 

Clinics & Lessons

We offer beginner pickleball clinics as well as private and semiprivate lessons year-round at the Lenexa Rec Center. Please contact 913.477.7100 or [email protected] if interested. 

Clinics

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Lessons

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