Adult Pickleball
Looking for something new? Try pickleball! Pickleball is a racquet sport which combines badminton, tennis and table tennis. The sport is played on a smaller court with a net that’s just a bit lower than a tennis net and is played with a hard paddle and a whiffle ball.
Pickleball is accessible to a wider range of players than tennis, particularly children, and seniors because it is played on a smaller court and the speed of pickleball is slower than that of tennis. If you haven’t played before, they will teach you. If you have played, there is good competition to be had. It can be played both indoors and outdoors.
The Parker Fieldhouse offers drop-in pickleball for ages 18 and older. Paddles and balls are available. The program does not take place during school breaks. Call 303.805.6300 for more information.
For more information or to register, visit www.ParkerRec.com or contact Bob Bullock at bbullock@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6311.
Advanced and Intermediate Play
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
General Time of Year: September through April. Skip dates include Douglas County School Closures
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)
Open Play – SUMMER ONLY
Days: Monday Evenings
Time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)
Outdoor Drop-In Pickleball Schedule
Players must bring their own paddles and balls.
Days: Monday – Sunday
Time: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Parker Recreation Center
Cost: Free
Location: Parker Recreation Center Facility: PRC – Aux Gym (Full)
| Price: | $5.00 (Resident) $6.00 (Non-resident) |
| Ages: | At least 10 but less than 100 |
| Gender: | Coed |
| Spaces: | Unlimited openings |
Holiday Drop-in Pickle Ball for your family
Spend time with your family this holiday season playing Pickleball with Parker Recreation! We offer drop-in play for families and friends over winter vacation.
Players of all levels are welcome. Participation is limited to ages 10 and up, as younger kids struggle with racquet strength and control and gameplay. Instruction will be available as needed for beginners. We will have three courts available at the Parker Recreation Center.
Notes:
Swing by the Recreation Center at a time that works for you between 9 and 11 a.m.
Dates TBA
Drop-in rates apply. No registration is taken for this activity. Space is limited as drop-in play is taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
All equipment will be supplied.
Pickleball Schedule
Advanced and Intermediate Play
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: Sept. 3 – Dec. 19
Time: 8 a.m. to 12;30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors (62+)
Fall Outdoor Drop-In Pickleball Schedule)
Days: Monday – Sunday
Dates: Sept. 2 – Nov. 30
Time: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Parker Recreation Center
Cost: Free
Pickleball Lessons (TBA)
Jump on the pickleball bandwagon and start em young! Participants will learn proper hitting techniques, pickleball rules, philosophy, scoring, and instructional play. Once complete, participants will be able to test their skills against grandma and grandpa!
It is one of the fastest-growing recreation sports for both drop-in and tournament play. It is catching on across the nation and played by all ages making this the perfect family sport.
Pickleball combines skills from tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is played with a whiffle ball and a paddle on a badminton-size court
Notes: All equipment will be supplied. Participation is limited to ages 10 and up, as younger kids struggle with racquet strength and control and gameplay.
Beginner Bootcamp – Adult
Description: Pickleball Boot Camp sessions are designed to teach the basics of pickleball to beginners, focusing on game philosophy, general rules, and proper form and technique.
Once boot camp is completed, players practice what they’ve learned during instructional play! These sessions will focus on game situations with instructors monitoring and assisting participants to increase their skills. Instructional play is included in the boot camp registration.
Please contact Bob at bbullock@parkeronline.org or 303.805.6311 for questions.
Level of Instruction: Beginners Adults
Skills/Fundamentals Learned: Participants will learn:
- Proper hitting techniques
- Pickleball rules
- Game philosophy
- Scoring
- Instructional play
Contractor/Instructor: Archie Aquino has played tennis for several years rising to a 5.0 level tennis player. Using her tennis skills, she transitioned to pickleball and is recognized as an advanced player in the Parker Pickleball program, where she now serves as one of two pickleball instructors for the Parker Parks and Recreation Department. She is also a certified pickleball instructor through the USAPA. Along with English, Archie speaks German and Tagalog/Filipino.
David Lissy has been playing pickleball for about six years and teaching for three. David has an MA degree in Curriculum and Instruction and has written a pickleball curriculum used in his boot camps and clinics. He grew up in the suburbs west of Chicago playing a multitude of sports including baseball, football, basketball, tennis, golf, table tennis, hockey, swimming, biking, and running. David’s claim to fame during this time was winning his grade school’s table tennis championship! David’s main focus for teaching is to pass the enjoyment of the game along to new players.
Notes:
All equipment will be supplied.
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing recreation sports for both drop-in and tournament play. It is catching on across the nation and played by all ages making this the perfect family sport. Pickleball combines skills from tennis, badminton, and ping-pong and is played with a whiffle ball and a paddle on a badminton-size court.
Learn more about pickleball
Part I: The basics
Part II: A game for everyone
Part III: Brief history
Part IV: The layout of the court
Part V: Equipment
Part VI: Appropriate apparel
Part VII: Places to play pickleball in your area
International Federation of Pickleball
Find rating descriptions for the International Federation of Pickleball (IFP).
Days and times vary during school breaks. Please call 303.805.6300 for current availability.
Interested in staying up to date on dates, times, competitions and other information? Join the Parker Pickleball Group on Facebook and never miss an update again!
Additional Information
Contact Bob Bullock for more information.
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