50 Plus Pickleball

If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen.Funny name, addictive game! Pickleball is a fun and competitive sport that is a mash up of tennis, ping pong, wiffle ball, and badminton. The rules and style of the game are similar to tennis. The court is sized like badminton. The paddles used are somewhat like a ping pong paddle and the ball looks like a wiffle ball. It’s one of the fastest growing sports in America and has caught like wildfire across the KC Metro.  

Start playing with us anytime at one of our drop-in locations listed below. Check out the calendar for upcoming lessons and workshops. Already playing? Sign up for one of our many tournaments offered throughout the year.  

Call 913-826-2830 for additional pickleball questions. 

Cancellation Policy: Within seven days of lesson/class, cancellations are nonrefundable.

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Four pictures with pickleball players indoors and outdoors.

LESSONS & WORKSHOPS

Click on the tabs for lessons and workshops! 

  1. Matt Ross Community Center
  2. Meadowbrook Park
  3. New Century Fieldhouse

Beginning Pickleball Lessons: 
Learn how to play the game all your friends are talking about! Equipment provided and space is limited. Preregistration is required. 
Please call 913-826-2830 for additional questions. 

Matt Ross Community Center - 1 - 1 1/2 hr. lesson - $15 / $16 nonresidents    

  • 21862 - Wednesday, August 17 from 9 - 10:30 am  

Matt Ross Community Center - 1 - 2 hr. lesson - $15 / $16 nonresidents   

  • 23320 - Wednesday, September 21 from 9 - 10:30 am   
  • 23321 - Wednesday, October 19 from 9 - 10:30 am   
  • 23322 - Wednesday, November 30 from 9 - 10:30 am   
  • 23323 - Wednesday, December 14 from 9 - 10:30 am    


Pickleball Workshops: 
Designed for the intermediate player who wants to take their game to the next level. Equipment provided and space is limited. 
Preregistration is required. Please call 913-826-2830 for additional questions. 

Matt Ross Community Center - 1 - 1 hr. lesson - $13 / $14 nonresidents        

  • 21607 - Stacking to Win - Wednesday, August 17 from 10:30 - 11:30 am 
  • 23325 - Blocking - Wednesday, September 21 from 10:30 - 11:30 am  
  • 23326 - 3rd Shot Drop - Wednesday, October 19 from 10:30 - 11:30 am  
  • 23327 - Dinking - Wednesday, November 30 from 10:30 - 11:30 am  
  • 23328 - Reverse Hits - Wednesday, December 14 from 10:30 - 11:30 am   


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LEAGUES

Are you looking for some friendly competition while meeting new player? 
Meadowbrook Park hosts Spring, Summer and Fall convenience leagues throughout the year. 

Fall Convenience League

Meadowbrook Park Pickleball Courts
9101 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village, KS

September 4 - October 27 (Tournament 10/25 & 10/27)

Convenience leagues are designed for players to schedule their own games. Participants will be given a schedule with the teams they will play each week. Courts will be reserved for league play on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8 - 10 AM or evenings from 6 - 8 PM. Players are responsible for their communication with the League Director and other teams. Players are responsible for finding their own partner. Equipment not provided. 

 Visit League webpage for more details or to register.

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TOURNAMENTS

Click on the tabs for upcoming tournaments. 

  1. Regional
  2. Paddle Battle
  3. Winter Rally
  4. Lucky Shots
  5. Summer Slam

8th Annual Regional Pickleball Tournament 

New Century Fieldhouse
551 New Century Parkway, New Century, KS (near Gardner)

August 26, 27 and 28

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COURT LOCATIONS & DROP-IN PLAY

Play and practice with fellow pickleball players. Times and days are subject to change due to court availability.

Pickleball players on court at the Matt Ross Community Center

Matt Ross Community Center

Indoor Pickleball Courts

Monday - Friday

9 am - 1 pm 

Two courts available 

$3 drop-in fee per person, per day

Equipment and balls provided

Pickleball Players on two indoor pickleball courts at the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center

Tomahawk Ridge Community Center

Indoor Pickleball Courts

Monday - Friday

9 am - 1 pm 

Two courts available 

$3 drop-in fee per person, per day

Equipment and balls provided

New Century Fieldhouse Pickleball Courts

New Century Fieldhouse

Indoor Pickleball Courts

Tuesday - Thursday 

*Competitive play on Wednesday

9 am - 1 pm 

Six courts available 

$4 drop-in fee per person, per day

Punch cards available

Equipment and balls provided

man playing pickleball on outdoor courts in a park

Meadowbrook Park

Outdoor Pickleball Courts

7 am - 10 pm 

Eight courts with lights

Free to the public

No equipment provided

R Park Pickleball Courts

R Park

Outdoor Lined Tennis Courts

Available during park hours

Two courts without lights

Free to public

No equipment provided

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