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.

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