CLEVELAND — Pickleball seems to be the fastest-growing sport not only here in Northeast Ohio, but across the U.S.
The sport, which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong, can be played indoors or outdoors in pairs or as singles.
As pickleball’s popularity continues to rise, 3News has compiled a list of 15 places you can play across Northeast Ohio.
Akron
- 2108 Akron Peninsula Road, Akron
- 330-928-8763
Towpath Tennis Center allows players to compete outside with six outdoor courts as well as four indoor courts for year-round play. Paddles and balls are available. Towpath offers memberships, open play, beginner clinics, private lessons and special pickleball events.
Avon Lake
Bleser Park
- 32800 Electric Boulevard, Avon Lake
Bleser Park offers four lighted pickleball courts and plays home to the Cleveland Pickleball Classic, which takes place on Saturday, July 22.
Beachwood
City of Beachwood Pickleball Courts
- 25325 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood
- 216-464-1070
The City of Beachwood Community Services Department has two pickleball courts. Summer pick-up play is offered June through August on Wednesdays and Sundays from 6-8 p.m.
Canton
Stadium Park
- 1615 Stadium Park Drive, Canton
- 330-456-4521
Stadium Park, which is located near the Pro Football Hall of Fame, offers 10 outdoor pickleball courts.
Chagrin Falls
Chagrin Valley Athletic Club
- 17260 Synder Road, Chagrin Falls
- 440-543-5141
The Chagrin Valley Athletic Club offers four outdoor courts and six indoor courts. Individuals are allowed to play there six times as a nonmember before they have to join to play.
The Wembley Club
- 8345 Woodberry Blvd, Chagrin Falls
- 440-543-8171
The Wembley Club offers eight pickleball courts for year-round play, as well as lessons and clinics from pickleball pros.
Cleveland Heights
Denison Park
- 1015 Quarry Drive, Cleveland Heights
- 216-691-7373
Denison Park offers outdoor pickleball play with six lined courts.
Highland Heights
Highland Heights Community Park
- 5905 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights
- 440-461-2440
Between now and Sept. 21, Highland Heights offers an Adult Pickleball Club on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 6-9 p.m. Registration is required.
Independence
Elmwood Park
- 6200 Elmwood Avenue, Independence
- 216-524-3262
The 46-acre park includes six outdoor pickleball courts with permanent lines and nets.
Lyndhurst
Brainard Park
- 1840 Brainard Road, Lyndhurst
- 440-442-5844
Brainard Park offers two outdoor pickleball courts in Lyndhurst.
Lakewood
- 1384 Hird Avenue, Lakewood
- 216-712-6687
Studio West 117th has options for individuals to compete in social leagues and competitive leagues. The Fieldhouse also offers a four-week instruction session for adults as well as open pickleball sessions.
Mentor
Civic Center Park
- 8500 Munson Road, Mentor
- 440-974-5735
Civic Center Park features 15 pickleball courts, which are open to residents and non-residents at no cost to play.
Orange Village
- 4600 Lander Road, Orange Village
- 440-498-4400
Orange Village offers a pickleball court for residents only. Residents can reserve the court on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rocky River
Tri-City Park
- Westwood Road, Rocky River
- 440-333-6000
Tri-City Park, which borders Westlake, Fairview Park and Rocky River, offers six pickleball courts.
Westlake
Clague Park
- Northeast corner of Clague Road and Hilliard Boulevard
- 440-808-5700
Clague Park offers four outdoor courts with permanent lines.
