Drop in Pickleball

Bring your equipment or check it out at the front desk. Four, lined Pickleball courts are part of the Open gym times, so you can pay a daily fee or purchase an annual pass. If no one shows up during the designated Pickleball court time, it will then be open to the public for other sports. Park District programs will take priority of courts if there is inclement weather and classes move indoors. Outdoor courts are available at West School and Reston Ponds Park.

Daily Fee Open Gym Fee: Resident $6 | Nonresident $9
Mon-Fri (up to 4 courts): 8-11am
Sat (1 court) 8-10am & 5-6pm
Sun (2 courts) 12-2pm

Pickleball Classes

Learn more and register online

Beginner Skills & Drills | Players with a 0-2.4 rating
This four-week group instruction is designed to introduce newer players to the fundamental skills and drills required for beginner-level pickleball. Each week will focus on new techniques and skill areas, including serves, return-of serves, forehands, backhands, volleys and more. Partner drills and wall drills will help create the muscle memory to develop consistency in basic pickleball shots such as serves, return of serves, groundstrokes, volleys, blocking, and overheads. Bring your own paddle or use equipment provided during class.

Intermediate Skills & Drills | Players with a 2.5-3.4 rating
This four-week group instruction is designed to introduce intermediate-level players to the shots and strategies required for higher-level play. Each week will focus on new techniques and strategies, including dinking, drops, cuts/slices, blocks, resets, midcourt play, and more. Partner drills, wall drills, and situational drills that help create the muscle memory to develop consistency in intermediate level pickleball shots such as dinks, drops, lobs, speed ups, counter attacks, and resets.

Advanced Skills & Drills | Players with 3.5 rating and above
This four-week group instruction is designed to prepare players for advanced-level
play, and will focus on advanced-level technique, strategies, positioning, and court coverage. Partner drills, wall drills, and situational drills that help create muscle memory to develop consistency in shots such as slices, cuts, misdirection shots, lob volleys, the “Erne”, and ATPs. Instructional play with the instructor will also be used to provide feedback and guidance to the players.

Pickleball Lessons

Private and Semi-private with Brad Benson
Brad will train you towards better skills and techniques to up your game as well as beginner basics! Call the Park District to set a time. Registration and payment are handled on-site at the time of the lesson. For questions call the Service Desk at 815-895-3365.

Private (One on One): Resident $45 | Nonresident $55
Semi-Private (2-4 people): Resident $35 | Nonresident $45