Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the US, combining tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into a game that’s easy for almost anyone to learn. Played on a smaller court with a paddle and a plastic ball similar to a wiffleball, pickleball is a family-friendly activity (or perfect date night opportunity!) that gets everyone active.
If you’re new to the sport or trying to figure out where to play as the weather turns, we’ve outlined some tips to help you get started. While many municipalities are adding outdoor courts to their recreational amenities, we’ve found quite a few indoor pickleball clubs, as well as park district facilities and tennis clubs that offer times to play pickleball.
A Few Things to Know Before You Go
- Many indoor facilities have concrete flooring on their courts, similar to what you’d find on an outdoor court. Make sure to check the flooring ahead of time, as there are both indoor and outdoor pickleballs. Outdoor balls are heavier with more holes, whereas indoor balls are lighter with fewer holes.
- Open Play means that you will be joining other people at similar skill levels. If you’d like a private session, look for a court reservation. If you’ll be playing with others, you’ll sign up for a pickleball skill levels, which are defined using a numeric scale, typically from 2.0 or Beginner, up to 5.0 or Expert.
- If you don’t have your own paddles, don’t worry. Many clubs have small pro shops near the entrance that offer equipment sales. Some may even offer complimentary balls and paddles to use while at the facility.
Pickleball Clubs and Sports Clubs with Indoor Pickleball
FROG Pickleball
1470 S. Wolf Road
Wheeling, IL 60090
(224) 328-6258
Guests will find 8 indoor pickleball courts at FROG Pickleball. Memberships can be purchased with varying price-points and committments. Without a membership, courts can be reserved for $40 per hour and open play is $12 for a 2-hour session.
Pickled!
301 N Randall Road
Batavia, IL 60510
(331) 320-1034
288 E. Geneva Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 931-0110
7250 Woodward Avenue
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 835-0467
Courts can be reserved in advance online, with various membership packages offered. Pickled! locations offer complimentary paddles and balls if you do not have them. Frankfort location coming in October 2025.
Net Game
145 Plaza Drive
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 819-6050
Junior, Individual and Family monthly memberships are available for purchase. You do not need a membership to reserve a court.
Not Out Ventures
4151 McCoy Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
(331) 262-0808
One pickleball court is available for rent, with all paddles and pickleballs included in your rental. The court rental is $5 per hour per person, and can be reserved online in advance for two or four people.
Pickleball 4 All
2105 Johns Court
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 595-5911
Organized open play, private court rentals, and memberships are all available. Ball machines can also be rented during your visits. Junior open play is available for guests ages 9-13.
The Picklr
740 Illinois Route 59
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 504-6294
211 W. Rand Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 716-2244
1555 S. Lake Street
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 610-6248
260 W. North Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
(331) 320-0954
191 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton, IL 60189
(331) 320-5889
The Picklr locations are home to pickleball tournaments, leagues, special events, and more. Individual and family memberships can be purchased. Junior Academy programming is available for players ages 8-18.
Play N Thrive
808 Illinois Route 59
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 216-9447
Indoor pickleball, badminton, cricket, and volleyball facility. Open Play can be reserved for a $5-10 fee.
Slate Pickleball Club
569 Waukegan Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 230-7569
Junior STAGE Program is available for children as young as 3 years old. Children and adult memberships can be purchased, as well as private court reservations.
SPF
2121 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
SPF is not only home to pickleball courts, but also entertainment spaces, a bar and self-pour tap wall. Courts should be reserved online in advance, with monthly memberships available.
Sure Shot Pickleball
2244 Corporate Lane
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 566-2211
Memberships are available, but are not required. Private court reservations can be made for $40 per hour, which includes up to four participants. Drop-in play, which is broken down according to skill level, is $10 per session.
TPS Sports+Fitness
8300 Wolf Road
Willow Springs, IL 60480
(708) 330-5544
TPS is home to three indoor pickleball courts, which are played on wooden gymnasium floors. Open play is free to members, or $8 per person for non-members. Hours vary by day; check their website for daily times.
Willow Hill
1350 Willow Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
Six indoor pickleball courts that are $20 each for a 30 minute session.
Park Districts with Indoor Pickleball Open Play Times
Pickleball times at these local park districts usually vary by day, time, and season. We’d recommend calling ahead to learn more about their pickleball open play schedules, as many are offered for adults only.
Arlington Heights Park District
The Arlington Heights Park District hosts indoor pickleball courts at ARC and Pioneer Community Center. Guests can pay per visit, or purchase a PicklePass for the 6 months of fall/winter.
Aurora’s Fox Valley Park District
Indoor courts at Vaughn Athletic Center, Prisco Community Center and Eola Community Center. The only center that allows players from 13-17 is the Eola Community Center.
Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center
800 St Charles Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 317-0130
La Grange Fitness
536 East Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 588-2260
Madison Meadow Athletic Center
500 E Wilson Avenue
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 519-5859
Naperville Park District at Fort Hill
20 Fort Hill Drive
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 995-8900
Oak Brook Tennis Center
1300 Forest Gate Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 990-4660
Schaumburg Park District
Drop-in indoor pickleball courts can be found at Schaumburg Tennis Plus, The Sport Center, Meineke Recreation Center and Community Recreation Center.
Western Springs Recreation Center
1500 Walker Street
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-9070
Tennis Clubs That Offer Indoor Pickleball
Centre Court Athletic Club
1919 Walnut Avenue
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 837-6300
Naperville Tennis Club
1011 East Benton Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-5600
The Tennis and Fitness Centre
301 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-2175
Midtown Athletic Club
1760 N Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 991-4646
215 63rd Street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 912-0113
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