Pickleball

Chad Brown
Director
(262) 796-3781

Departments

The Town of Brookfield Parks & Recreation department opened four dedicated pickleball courts and one new tennis court at Wray Park  (1430 Jaclyn Dr).

Town of Brookfield Park & Rec activities take priority over all other uses for the courts.  All four courts are reserved during Park & Rec pickleball activities.  Activities may be added or changed without notice.

Please help keep the new courts in good condition.  Follow all court and park rules.  Enjoy the new courts!


New offerings will be posted here as they become available. Register by:

    1. emailing the Registration Form to parkrec@townofbrookfield.com and paying via
      All Paid
    2. coming into Town Hall to fill out form and pay
    3. or just contact us and we’ll walk you through it!

2024 Pickleball Court Schedule

Please note that there are special demo-days and other Town of Brookfield events that are scheduled that preclude other uses of the courts.  All attempts are made to keep two courts open for public play but Town-events supersede outside use. Nothing program-wise is scheduled for Sundays.

Court can be reserved for $10 per hour/per court (maximum 2 courts). Go to our Park Permit page for the paperwork which you’ll need to fill out and return with payment.

2024 Wray Park Pickleball Court Use Schedule


Pickleball for Beginners

Come have fun, meet other newbies, and get some exercise learning the fastest growing sport in America. You will learn the basic shots of pickleball in game-like scenarios as well as how to keep score and how to move on the court. Graduates of the class will be able to mix in and have fun playing doubles with other social/recreational players. If possible, register with a partner with whom you want to learn the game. Registrants must have good balance and foot agility, and eye-hand coordination. Paddles will be provided. Students will receive supplemental resources before the class.  Min. 4.  Max. 8.  Instructor: Bob McIntyre, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach

WHEN:

  • Mondays: June 10, 17, 24; 7:30 am – 9:30 am
  • Mondays: June 10, 17, 24; 9:45 am – 11:45 am
  • Mondays June 10, 17, 24; 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Mondays, July 8, 15, 22; 9:45 am – 11:45 am

WHERE: Wray Park
FEE: $30 ($45 non-resident)

 

Pickleball Drills & Skills Workouts for Equally Skilled Partners

Most people agree you can’t improve playing a game just by playing the game. In this class, basic shots of the game will be practiced multiple times in different drills in various game-like scenarios. The shots covered include serves, return-of-serves (drives), dinks, drop shots, lobs, and volleys (including blocks and overhead smashes).  Emphasis will be placed on being more intentional about technique, targets, and tactics. At the end of each session, time will be given to play a game applying what’s been drilled. Entering game results into DUPR will be encouraged. Students are also encouraged to set up their smartphone and video-record themselves during the drills and games. Eye protection is recommended. This class is not for beginners. To get optimum benefit from these drills, come with an equally-skilled, competitive partner. Registration is for an individual and one partner. The partner’s name and e-mail address must be provided at registration. Min. 2 pairs. Maximum 4 pairs. Instructor: Bob McIntyre, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach.

WHEN: Mondays:  July 8, 15, 22

  • 7:30 am – 9:30 am
    OR
  • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

WHERE: Wray Park
FEE: $30 ($45 non-resident)

 

Demonstration  & Try It Event

Are you curious to learn about the game of pickleball?  Are you interested in a free event to learn about it and try it?  Come see why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America.  It’s a sport for all ages and abilities; a great game with a strange name.  Come watch a demonstration of the game and then, if you’d like, get on the courts and try it. Hit the ball around with a small group of other newbies with an instructor. Paddles will be provided. All registrants will get a free outdoor pickleball ball. There will be drawings to give away free paddles. Pickleball classes will be available after the event. Registration required (email, stop in, or call).

WHEN:  Saturday, May 18; 10:00 am – 11:30 am
WHERE:  Wray Park
FEE:   FREE

 

Needed: Volunteer Court Coordinators

The Town of Brookfield Parks & Rec Department is looking for Volunteer Court Coordinators to participate in and help manage pickleball Open Play sessions. A VCC can play during any Open Play session without paying the registration fee. A VCC prepares the courts, checks-in registered players, makes the standard ball available, and sees that games and player rotations run smoothly.  A VCC has the authority to designate one or more of the courts for more advanced players and then oversees that only advanced players play on the designated court(s). Please contact the Parks & Rec department if you are interested in being a VCC.

 

Pickleball Open Play

Have fun playing pickleball mixing in with other experienced players. All skill levels are welcome. Instruction is not provided during Open Play. One or more courts may be designated for advanced players via discretion of the Volunteer Court Coordinator. Balls will be provided. Register separately for one or more of the weekly sessions. May – September

WHEN:

  • Tuesdays; 8:30 am – 11:30 am
  • Wednesdays; 5:30 pm –  8:30 pm
  • Thursdays; 8:30 am – 11:30 am
  • Saturdays; 8:30 am – 11:30 am

WHERE: Wray Park
FEE: $25 ($40 non-resident)

 

FREE Quick Introduction to Pickleball

Get a quick introduction to pickleball in this 2-hour class. Basic rules, terminology, and shots of the game along with how to keep score and move on the court are taught so you can play the game. If possible, register with a partner with whom you want to learn the game. Registrants must have good balance and foot agility, and eye-hand coordination.  Students should wear weather-appropriate sport clothing and bring something to keep hydrated.  Paddles will be provided. Students will receive supplemental resources before the class. Min. 4.  Max. 8. Instructor: Bob McIntyre, PPR Certified Pickleball Coach.

WHEN: Monday:  May 20;

  • 7:30 – 9:30 am
  • 9:45 – 11:45 am
  • 5:30 – 7:30 pm 

WHERE: Wray Park
FEE: FREE

Email parkrec@townofbrookfield.com or call 262-796-3781.