What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines some of the characteristics of table tennis, tennis and badminton. Pickleball is a sport that was invented in the mid-1960's and has grown in popularity over the past decade. The game can be played with two, three or four players who each hold a paddle made of composite materials or wood. As in many racquet sports, the paddles are used to hit a perforated ball, similar to a wiffle ball over a net.

WINTER 2026 Pickleball

Our Winter Pickleball program started on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Robert Andrews Middle School (3230 Manlius St), from 8pm - 10pm. This program is for all levels, with 3 courts available. All participants will rotate taking turns playing each other.

• Limited spots available.
• 7 Sessions in total 
• Dates: Feb.6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 27 (No class on March 20)
• Cost: $40

Please register via our Univerus system so that you can sign our waiver. This is important in case of an emergency, or we need to contact you due to scheduling changes. Registration opens Monday, Dec.8 at 9am. Please register HERE.

SPRING 2026 Pickleball

Spring Pickleball will run from April 21 - June 30, 2026 for drop-in sessions, located at the East St. Paul Arena (266 Hoddinott Rd). We have 6 courts in total (2 courts for beginners, 2 courts for intermediate, 2 courts for advanced level). This is not a learn-to-play session.

• Please register via our Univerus system HERE so that you can sign our waiver. Payment options are available by monthly fees or drop-in fee of $4/session.
• If paying by drop-in fee, money can be brought to the Recreation Office (located at the Arena: 266 Hoddinott Rd) OR placed in the black drop box located inside the Arena entrance.

For any questions, please email recreation@eaststpaul.com