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13 Best Pickleball Courts In Minneapolis, Minnesota
Who would have thought that Minneapolis has the best courts in Minnesota? And that is not a provocation, it is a proud fact of Minneapolis pickleball players!
There are 13 amazing courts that players can experience in the Minneapolis area and trust me, all of them look amazing. The caring community and the local government made sure that everybody who comes to this city has the best pickleball experience.
Almost all outdoor pickleball courts are free and located in public parks, while indoor courts are one of the best in Minnesota, if not even in the USA. In this huge number of courts, I'm sure that it is difficult to experience all of them and choose the right one for you.
So that is where I come in to help you find the best ones in your area and to give a clue about the general pickleball scene in the city of Minneapolis. Shall we see what they have in store?
Best Outdoor Pickleball Courts In Minneapolis, MN
Even though we connect Minnesota with cold weather, there are plenty of outdoor pickleball courts in Minneapolis.
Seems like every park – from small ones like Marie and Norwood to huge – like Fort Snelling State Park, has its own pickleball courts. And the best thing of all, they are all free! You need to check this out, let’s go!
1. Westwood Play Fields
Westwood Play Fields is located in the Fulton area in the southwest part of Minneapolis. This is the outdoor place for the local pickleball community. They offer 12 outdoor dedicated courts with permanent nets and lines with asphalt surfaces.
Even though this place has limited amenities, that does not matter to the Minneapolis picklers. However, it does offer wheelchair accessibility so that people of all abilities can come and enjoy the game of pickleball.
The courts are free so come down and let’s play!
Address: Beard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55431
Contact Phone: (763) 792-7201
Website: Westwood Play Fields
Open Times: Monday - Sunday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: Free
2. Quarry Park
Quarry Park is located in the Eagan area, southeast part of Minneapolis. Quarry Park is a public park with 8 outdoor dedicated pickleball courts. All the courts have permanent nets and lines and it’s up to you to just bring your A-game to the courts.
Of course, courts are free since it’s a local, government-run park.
Address: 3340 Coachman Rd, Saint Paul, MN, 55121
Contact Phone: (916) 824-1680
Website: Quarry Park
Open Times: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: Free
3. Lone Lake
Lone Lake is located in the Hopkins part of the southeast area of Minneapolis. This park offers many amazing amenities for you and your family to spend free time in a healthy environment.
From fishing, football, and soccer fields, a full-court basketball, picnic areas, and playgrounds. Everyone can find their favorite activity to do and let’s be real about this, we all know it’s pickleball.
So what kind of courts do they have in store for us? Eight dedicated courts with permanent lines and nets that are regularly tended after are there for you to have exciting games in the nature oasis in the city. Even though the courts cannot be reserved, at least they are free!
Address: 5624 Shady Oak Rd, Hopkins, MN, 55343
Contact Phone: (916) 824-1680
Website: Quarry Park
Open Times: Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: Free
4. Marie Park
Marie Park is located in the West St. Pauls area of Minneapolis. This park offers 6 professional dedicated courts with permanent lines and nets.
The courts cannot be reserved since they are public but they are free! Damn, Minneapolis I see you are spoiling us with these free courts!
Address: Marie Ave W, West Saint Paul, MN, 55118
Contact Phone: (651) 552-4100
Website: Marie Park
Open Times: Monday - Sunday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: Free
5. Richfield Washington Park
Richfield Washington Park is located just by the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport.
This small park offers 8 professional dedicated courts with permanent lines and nets. And guess what? Yes, that’s right the courts are free! And I thought Floridians have it best…
Address: 1700 E 76th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55423
Contact Phone: (651) 430-8368
Website: Richfield Washington Park
Open Times: Monday - Sunday: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Price: Free
6. Norwood Park
Norwood Park is located in the Brooklyn Park neighborhood on the northside of Minneapolis.
This park offers 6 permanent pickleball courts. The courts are dedicated pickleball courts with permanent lines and nets. The courts are free. The courts are in perfect condition.
Do I need to say anything else? Didn’t think so. Let’s go, grab paddles, and start the car!
Address: Norwood Park, 8100 Newton Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Contact Phone: (763) 493-8333
Website: Norwood Park
Open Times: Contact for more information about working hours
Price: Free
7. Lakeview Knolls Park
Lakeview Knolls Park is located in the far northwest part of Minneapolis, by the Elm Creek Park Reserve. There are many amenities for you to choose from. It is really the perfect park to get a group of friends and family together for a picnic or any other outdoor nature activity for the matter of fact. So, why not show off your doubles strategy?
There is plenty of space to do so! There are baseball or softball on the fields available depending on your skill level, a whole basketball court, tennis courts, and what is most important for us – 6 pickleball courts with permanent lines and nets.
The courts are free and non-reservable. But waiting for a free is easy when you enjoy nature with your loved ones right?
Address: 14320 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369
Contact Phone: (763) 494-6504
Website: Lakeview Knolls Park
Open Times: Monday - Sunday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Price: Free
8. Hopkins Activity Center
Hopkins Activity Center is located in the Hopkins area in the lower downtown of Minneapolis. The center offers 7 pickleball courts with permanent lines and portable nets provided. Five courts are located outside and 2 courts are inside for when the cold weather hits.
A one-time fee is required to play but given the location in the downtown area, it really is worth it to come and visit it.
Address: 33 14th Ave N, Hopkins, MN, 55343
Contact Phone: (952) 939-1333
Website: Hopkins Activity Center
Open Times: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: A one.time fee is required to play
Best Indoor Courts In Minneapolis, MA
Let’s be honest, you won’t have that much hot weather to play pickleball outside through the whole year. But that’s where Minneapolis shows its true potential.
This city has some of the best indoor pickleball courts in the whole of Minnesota! Don’t believe me? Let’s check out the list together.
9. Lucky Shots Pickleball Club
Lucky Shots Pickleball Club is located by Columbia Park on the west side of Minneapolis. This club offers 12 professional dedicated pickleball courts with permanent lines and nets.
If you are new to pickleball and need some professional help, worry not, because there are coaches ready for you to give private or group lessons. The courts are reservable but you will need to pay a one-time fee to play pickleball here.
Address: 3300 5th St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418
Contact Phone: (612) 230-9870
Website: Lucky Shots Pickleball Club
Open Times: Monday - Sunday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: A one-time fee is required to play
10. Hopkins Central Park
Hopkins Central Park is located in The Golden Triangle area of Minneapolis. Five indoor pickleball courts await you to come and test your skills. The courts have permanent lines and portable nets provided, and the surfaces are wooden.
Also, there is a restaurant in the center for your between-games breaks where you can grab a bite and relax. All this is available to you for a small one-time fee.
Address: 7000 Washington Ave S, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
Contact Phone: (952) 943-0000
Website: Hopkins Central Park
Open Times: Monday - Sunday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: A one-time fee is required to play
11. 43 Hoops Basketball Academy
43 Hoops Basketball Academy is located in the Hopkins area in the southeast part of Minneapolis. Even though the name sounds like they only offer basketball to play, there are also 7 pickleball courts for you pickleball lovers.
These courts have permanent lines overlaid over basketball courts and portable nets that are provided in the facility. A one-time fee is required to use these courts.
Address: 1002 2nd St NE, Hopkins, MN, 55343
Contact Phone: (952) 294-4667
Website: 43 Hoops Basketball Academy
Open Times: Contact for more info on working hours and pickleball reservations
Price: A one-time fee is required to play
12. Lifetime Fitness Club - Fridley
Lifetime Fitness Club – Fridley is located by Moore Lake Park in the heart of the downtown area of Minneapolis. This fitness club offers 7 best-dedicated pickleball courts in the downtown area.
All the courts have permanent lines and nets. Since it is a fitness club of course you have a gym to get your strength and cardio workouts too.
You will have to become a member to play pickleball here.
Address: 1200 Moore Lake Dr E 694, Minneapolis, MN, 55432
Contact Phone: (763) 656-1500
Website: Lifetime Fitness Club - Fridley
Open Times: Monday - Friday: 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Price: A Membership is required to play
13. Pints and Paddle
Pints and Paddle is a new spot in Minneapolis, located in the north by Moore Lake. This newly opened pickleball spot has 10 as-new-as-it-gets pickleball courts that are dedicated courts with permanent lines and nets.
And from what I heard this place offers everything a player can demand. Restaurants, couches, and trainers for private and public lessons, and even an equipment shop with the newest gear and affordable prices.
Sounds like pickleball heaven to me, and the center that is worthy of Minneapolis. So get your paddles and friends and go check it out!
Address: 15500 Grove Cir N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Contact Phone: (763) 447-6500
Website: Pints and Paddle
Open Times: Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday: 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Price: A one-time fee is required to play
Conclusion
Now do you believe me? Minneapolis is the pickleball Mecca of the north and definitely has the best pickleball courts in Minnesota and even the whole northern USA. The list you have seen now sure makes it a fact.
I came to the Mini Apple not expecting to see much, as I’ve just been and experienced Florida and its pickleball culture, but this place blew me away. With so many outdoor pickleball spots it sure makes it a summer must-go if you are passing through the City.
And indoor spots sure make it easier to endure the harsh winters that can happen in Minnesota. So all in all if you could take anything away from this list is that if you have been indecisive about whether to visit Minneapolis I am sure I made you book that flight ticket!
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