10 Best Beginner Pickleball Courts in St. Louis

🥒 The Ultimate Guide to St. Louis Pickleball Courts! 🏸

Are you ready to serve up some fun? Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball pro or just dipping your paddle into the game, St. Louis has a smorgasbord of courts waiting for you. Let’s bounce around the city and explore the best places to play:

1. Tilles Park (South City) 🌳

   • Picture this: six excellent outdoor pickleball courts nestled in Tilles Park. Dedicated nets, crisp lines, and a side of sunshine. 🌞
   • Best time to play: Around 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. when the weather is nice. No evening lights, but hey, who needs 'em? 🌙
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2. Missouri Pickleball Club (MPC) 🏢

   • The granddaddy of indoor pickleball! MPC boasts 18 permanent courts, individually fenced, and ready for action.
   • Pro tip: RSVP on their website for open play sessions. 🎾
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3. Tower Grove Park 🌳

   • Eight dedicated, permanent, lighted courts. Tower Grove is the place to be for pickleball enthusiasts.
   • When the sun’s out, so are the paddles! 🌞
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4. Dwight Davis (Forest Park) 🌲

   • Four outdoor courts, plus 19 tennis courts that moonlight as pickleball courts. Reservations accepted!
   • Restrooms, water, and even paddles available. 🎾
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5. Vetta Racquet Sports

   • Six brand-new pickleball courts with winter lighting. Perfect for those chilly days!
   • Serve, volley, and maybe even moonwalk. 🌟
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   Pros at Vetta locations are available to teach lessons in group or 1-on-1 settings. Clinics are available for players of all skill levels, including beginners, novices, and serious tournament competitors. Newcomers to the sport can register to play in weekly doubles tournaments.

6. Schroeder Park in Manchester

   For a more relaxed setting, park goers can visit Schroeder Park during normal hours to try out the sport themselves. There are no designated pickleball courts, but tennis courts can be used by taking advantage of the portable nets. There is no fee to use the space and players are advised to bring their own equipment. The courts are also lit at night until 10 p.m. for those wanting to play one last match before bed.

7. Chicken N Pickle

   As fun as it is to play pickleball, you can't play all day. This new restaurant/pickleball venue in St. Charles encourages players to take a break from the game to enjoy some wood-fired rotisserie chicken, seasonal salads, and fresh libations. For those who are less pickleball-inclined, Chicken N Pickle also offers family-friendly activities, including cornhole, ping pong, giant Jenga, and more.

8. Padel and Pickle Club

   At the Padel and Pickle Club, now open in Olivette, St. Louisans can try pickleball as well as the rising global favorite, padel. The two raquet sports are both easy to learn and accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. One of the newest additions to the scene, this club boasts championship-level court designs that inspire championship-level play.

9. Des Peres Park 🌿

   • A serene park with three indoor and three outdoor pickleball courts. Restrooms, lighted play, and challenging games await!
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10. Kirkwood Park Tennis Center 🎾

    • Twenty outdoor courts for pickleball enthusiasts. Dedicated lines, permanent nets, and all the fun you can handle!
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Remember, pickleball isn’t just a game—it’s a social adventure. So grab your paddle, high-five your opponent, and let’s dink our way to victory! 🎉🥳