Winter Indoor Play/North Shore to Date 3/12/22

This is an ongoing list of places to play. Hear of any other venues, please email me (mrberger44@comcast.net)

Andover- Check with Andover Rec. Dept. for evening play and lessons (Beginners to     Inter./Advanced)

https://andoverrec.com/adult/adultrecreation/Pickleball_-_All_Programs

Andover: Willows Racquet Club

        Sign up via Playtimescheduler.com

Day-Saturday only   

Times: 5:30-8PM

Cost: $10

#Courts: 4 courts

Play level: 3.0-5.0

BEDFORD -Recreational Play:

Please see their Winter 2022 program brochure for Bedford's Pickleball programs. They have both outdoor and indoor programs going all winter. Our website is www.bedfordrecreation.org

Click this link to see the brochure on our website (page 17) https://ibit.ly/ttXG

New: Indoor Competitive Ladder Program on Sundays, 6:30-9:30pm, 1/9-2/27. Register online for this program. We need at least 21 registered players to be able to offer this program, space is limited. Sign up soon!

Town of Bedford Board of Health currently has an indoor mask mandate. Masks must be worn to participate indoors. 

Raeann Gembis
Adult Program Coordinator
Contact Bedford Recreation Department for out-of -town cost

Beverly YMCA

NEW!!  Saturday 5-9pm  starting 2/5/22  Teen Center Gym

Main Gym

Monday 9-12pm

Wednesday 10-1:00pm

Thursday 8-12pm

Teen Center Gym

Friday 9-12

Tuesday 8-12  

3 Nets each site. Non-members 15 visit card for $65, 1 day pass @ $16 or sign up for membership. Members are free.  Bring your own paddle!

Non-members will be required to fill out a waiver form on their first day coming in. Registration is on the website.

Burlington-starts Nov.1  $5 drop in fee

61 Center Street Human Services CenterBurlington, MA, 01803(781)270-1695

 Monday 2:30-5:30 pm  social, novice to intermediate levels: fun, relaxed game

Tuesdays 1-4:00pm  mixed, all levels

Thursday-10:30-12:30 advanced/upper intermediate

Danvers YMCA

Days: M-F

Time: 5:30am-12:00pm courts need reservations by emailing dbarrowclough@danversymca.org

Cost:  membership required $32.00 per mo for seniors

#Courts: 2

Gloucester YMCA

            

        Days  M, W, F

Times  10A-12P

Level 3.0-5.0

Cost: Members Free, Non-Members $10-20 day pass

#Courts- 3 taped on basketball court

Beginner Lessons - Tuesdays 6P-8P with Kelly

Hamilton Rec. Center- Through Rec. Dept. -register online 

Days: Beginner Play is offered on Tuesdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm and Wednesdays from 9:00am-11:00am

Advanced Play is offered on Mondays from 9:00am-11:00am and Thursdays from 12:00pm-2:00pm

Cost: via punch card $30 for 10 visits, $50 for 20 visits

    #Courts: 2

Lynn YMCA

Days:  M-F

Times 7:30-10am

Cost : free for members, $15.00 day pass

#Courts: 2

Malden - Salemwood School Field House, 529 Salem St., Malden, MA 02148

Winter Session Jan. 18-March 22, 2022

Currently full for the season!

Malden Rec. Dept.

Days: Tuesdays

Times: 6-8:30PM

Cost: residents $30 for the season, (non-residents $50)

# Courts: 6

Masks must be worn at all times while in the building.

Marblehead Y

Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 AM

Medford

*Outdoor option: Mystic River Road, Dugger Park tennis courts, all week, am drop in play

Winter - Tuesday & Thursday

Date/Time - 11/30/21 - 2/3/22 -- 8:00 - 11:00 AM

Place - Medford Recreation Center - Forest Street, Medford

Number of courts - Two

Cost - $2.00 residents, $4.00 nonresidents

Please pay drop-in fee at Main Desk

Winter - Saturday

Date/Time 12/4/21 - 2/5/22 -- 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (No play 12/25 & 1/1)

Place - Medford Recreation Center - Forest Street, Medford

Number of courts - Two

Cost - $2.00 residents, $4.00 nonresidents

Please pay drop-in fee at Main Desk

Metrowest Indoor Options (shared by Ambassador Jim Acton)

Kingsbury Club, Medfield (https://www.kingsburyclubmedfield.com/pickleball): Membership and drop-in options.

Lifetime Club, Framingham (https://www.lifetime.life/sports-programs/pickleball.html): Have to be a member to play.

Mill Works, Westford, MA (http://www.millworkswestford.com/pickleball/): About 40 minutes from Metrowest is located the largest indoor pickleball facility in New England. Contact Don at 978.996.6909 for more information.

Warren Building, Wellesley (https://wellesleyma.gov/1725/Pickleball): Wellesley's Rec center. Mondays and Tuesdays are for Wellesley residents only. Thursdays are open to everyone.

Bedford High School (https://www.bedfordma.gov/recreation): Call Rec Dept. for exact details. Bedford High School: Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm, Fridays, 6:00-9:00pm, Sundays, 4:00-7:00pm;  John Glenn Middle School: Wednesdays, 4:00-7:00pm

INSTRUCTION

As we had into spring, many players want to improve their games. Fortunately, we have options in Metrowest:

- Paddle Up Pickleball School: Run by Natick's Doug Steinberg, Paddle Up will work with players of all levels. Contact Doug at doug@paddleupps.com to set up a lesson.

- Kingsbury Club: Indoor instruction at the Medfield facility. Contact pro John Palaez at Jp24pickleball@gmail.com for more information.

For anyone interested in taking beginner classes, there are options in Natick and Wellesley:

Wellesley: See page 18 of the Winter Brochure

https://www.wellesleyma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/26481/Winter-2021-Brochure

Natick: Learn the fundamentals of the game of Pickleball. Recommended for all players new to the game, beginners and players getting back into the game. Two-day clinics will include instruction on the grip, ready position, safety and a basic overview of shots and footwork drills. Paddles are not included; you must have your own paddle.  More info here:  

Thu Mar 17 & 24 12:00-1:30 pm $65 

Thu Jan 13 & 20 12:00-1:30 pm $65

Call the Rec Department at 508-647-6530 to register.

Newburyport Tennis Club

Open Play, Lessons and Round Robin Play for Members and Non-Members see their program: https://newburyporttennisclub.com/program/pickleball-2/

Peabody

Torigian YMCA - Check with site for days and times:  978-977-9622

Wakefield-Americal Civic Center-(beginners and advanced beginners lessons available via Wakefield Rec. Dept

 

NOTE: Friday night play is over Oct. 22 due to Youth Basketball.

Wenham MA, Gordon College-

       Sign up via Playtimescheduler.com

Days  M-F

Times  10-12 noon

Cost: $60 10 play punch card

#Courts- 4

Masks must be worn at all times.

Starting up again January 15. Saturday morning Round Robin Play 9-11:00. Meet at 8:50. Contact Jean Dicesare: shelby0216059@gmail.com for more information and to register.

West Roxbury

Tuesday and Fridays 1-2:30. $40 for 10 weeks for non-residents, free for residents

    2 courts, masks required contact: 617-635-5066

Woburn R. C.

        Sign up via Playtimescheduler.com  $12 per session

Days/Times  Wed 12:30-3, Fri. 12:30-3  

Cost  $12  

#Courts  5 courts 3.00-5.0  1 court 2.75-3.00

Temporarily on hold for tennis league playoffs: Saturday evenings 5-7 & 7-9