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Pickleball – Adult

Adult Pickleball

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District offers adult pickleball drop-in play, lessons, and events throughout the year.

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Pickleball Lessons

There are generally two sessions each season (summer, fall, winter) with outdoor lessons available in the summer.

Sessions

  • Summer Session 1: June 1-25, 2026
  • Summer Session 2: July 6-30, 2026
  • Fall Session 1: September 8-October 10, 2026
  • Fall Session 2: October-November 2026
  • Winter Session 1: January-February 2027
  • Winter Session 2: February-March 2027

Locations

Pickleball 101 Beginners Lessons

Learn the basics of pickleball with other beginners. The class will focus on court layout, rules, and beginner drills.

Summer Days, Times, and Fee

  • 60-minute classes at 8:00am on Tuesdays at Sertoma
  • 60-minute classes at 4:00pm on Tuesdays at CRFC
  • Fee: $40

Fall Days, Times, and Fee

  • 60-minute classes at 9:30am on Mondays at CRFC
  • 60-minute classes at 12:00pm on Wednesdays at CRFC
  • 60-minute classes at 12:30pm on Saturdays at CRFC
  • Fee: $50, Mondays $40
Register for Pickleball 101-Beginners

Pickleball Intermediate Lessons

Want to advance your pickleball game? Learn drills and strategy to elevate your game to the next level! Taught by an experienced pickleball player.

Summer Days, Time, and Fee

  • 90-minute classes at 9:00am on Tuesdays at Sertoma
  • Fee: $60

Fall Days, Time, and Fee

  • 60-minute classes at 12:30pm on Saturdays at CRFC
  • Fee: $75
Register for Pickleball Intermediate

Pickleball Drop-In Play

Need to Know

To determine what level you should play, use the USA Pickleball skill level guide. If you cannot determine your skill level, contact Rod at 701-221-6855. Never played? Consider signing up for lessons before attending drop-in for the first time.

Fall/Winter/Spring Seasons – Indoors

Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.

  • September 1-May 31
    • CRFC and BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center Members: FREE
    • Non-Members: $5
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
    • Beginner (2.0-2.5): 8:00-10:00am
    • Intermediate (3.0-3.5): 10:00am-12:30pm
    • Advanced (3.5+): 12:30-3:30pm
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays: all levels from 11:00am-3:00pm
  • Saturdays: all levels from 3:00-6:00pm

World War Memorial Building, 215 N. 6th St.

  • August 5-May 31
  • FREE
  • East and Lower Courts
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays: all levels from 11:00am-1:00pm

Summer Season – Outdoors

  • June 1-August 31
  • Beginner Players
  • Intermediate Players
    • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00am-12:00pm at Lions Park Tennis/Pickleball Complex, 1601 E. Boulevard Ave.
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am-12:00pm at Elk Ridge Park Pickleball Complex, 3620 Cogburn Rd.
  • Advanced Players
    • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00am-12:00pm at Elk Ridge Park Pickleball Complex
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am-12:00pm at
    • Lions Park Tennis/Pickleball Complex, 1601 E. Boulevard Ave.

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