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. Please register HERE.

SPRING 2026 Pickleball

Spring Pickleball will run from April 21 - June 30, 2026 at the East St. Paul Arena (266 Hoddinott Rd). This program is drop-in style play, and is not a learn-to-play program. Participants should have a basic understanding of the game. 

We have 6 courts available, divided by skill level:

• 2 Beginner courts 
• 2 Intermediate courts
• 2 Advanced courts

Games are played in rotation. Please review the safety and etiquette form HERE prior to attending.

REGISTRATION (Required for ALL Participants)

• Before attending Pickleball, all participants must register through our Univerus system HERE. This is important!
• During Registration, you will be required to complete a digital waiver. 
• You only need to register once per season (whether you choose monthly OR drop-in)

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Monthly Pass

• $41.20 + GST per month
• You will receive a monthly email reminder for payment
• Payment options:
  • Cash (in person). Payments may be dropped off:
    • At the Recreation Office located inside the Arena OR 
    • Placed in the black drop box inside the Arena entrance
  • E-transfer to recreation@eaststpaul.com. Use the password recreation

Drop-in

• $4 per session
• Pay at each session you attend
• If you plan to attend multiple times, you still only need to register once
  
• Payment instructions: 
  • Cash (in person). Payments may be dropped off:
    • At the Recreation Office (located inside the Arena) OR
    • Placed in the black drop box inside the Arena entrance
• If you would like to switch from drop-in to a monthly pass, please contact Caitlyn at recreation@eaststpaul.com