Bismarck Parks & Recreation

Pickleball

Winter Pickleball 101 – Beginners

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

Dates Day Times Code
I – Jan. 11-Feb. 8 W 12-1pm 24906
I – Jan. 11-Feb. 8 W 3-4pm 24907
II – March 1-29 W 12-1pm 24909
II – March 1-29 W 3-4pm 24910

Fee and Location

  • $50
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
REGISTER

Winter Pickleball – Intermediate

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

Dates Day Times Code
I – Jan. 10-Feb. 7 T 10:30am-12pm 24908
II – Feb. 28-March 28 T 10:30am-12pm 24911

Fee and Location

  • $75
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
REGISTER

Pickleball Drop-In Play

Fall/Winter Hours

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

  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center or BSC Aquatic & Wellness
    Center Members: Free. Non-Members: $5
Player Level Day Time
Beginner 2.0-2.5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8-10am
Intermediate 3.0-3.5 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-12:30pm
Saturday 4-6:30pm
Advanced 3.5 & Up Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30-3:30pm

All Level Players at World War Memorial Building, 215 N. 6th St.

  • Tuesday and Thursday: 11am-1pm
  • FREE
  • Played on the East Court
  • Planning on playing pickleball? Call WWMB at 222-6454 by 10am that day and we’ll make sure the net is up and ready for you to play!

To determine what level you should play in, please use the USA Pickleball rating guide. If you cannot determine your rating, contact Head Tennis/Pickleball Professional Rod Morasch for a player assessment at 701-221-6855. Never played? Consider signing up for Pickleball 101 lessons before attending drop-in for the first time.

Pickleball Court Time

Court time is available for you at Capital Racquet & Fitness Center. There are openings each weekday evening and especially after 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Call to 223-3600 reserve a court. Regular court reservation rates will apply.

Fall Pickleball 101 – Beginners

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

Dates Day Times Code
II – Nov. 2-Dec.7 W 12-1pm 23972
II – Nov. 2-Dec. 7 W 3-4pm 23973

*Thanksgiving week off

Fee and Location

  • $40
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
REGISTER

Fall Pickleball – Intermediate

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

Dates Day Times Code
II – Nov. 1-Dec. 6 T 10:30am-12pm 23975

*Thanksgiving week off

Fee and Location

  • $60
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
REGISTER

“A Big Dill” Pickleball Social – Tuesday, Oct. 18

Come play and meet new players. Learn about drop-in play and sign up for upcoming lesson opportunities. This is a FREE event. It’s going to be a big “dill.”

  • 5-7pm
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
  • Pre-register to win door prizes. Registration Code: 23805
REGISTER

Blacklight Pickleball – Friday, Nov. 4

A fun, high-energy event for all levels of pickleball players. There will be 90 minutes of pickleball social play in a “glow in the dark” atmosphere. It will be dark, so wear white or neon colors to “glow”! Glow sticks and necklaces will be provided.

Times, Fees and Location

  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
  • 6-8pm – Registration Code 23899
  • $10/person
REGISTER

Summer Hours

Beginner Players

  • Johnny Gisi Memorial Park Tennis/Pickleball Complex, 2547 E. Calgary Ave.
    – Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8am-12pm

Beginner/Intermediate Players

  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
    • Saturday: 11:30am-1:30pm, ends Aug. 27
    • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center or BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center Members: Free. Non-members: $5.

Intermediate Players

  • North Central Tennis/Pickleball Complex, 830 Central Ave.
    – Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8am-12pm
  • Elk Ridge Pickleball Complex, 3620 Cogburn Rd.
    – Tuesday and Thursday: 8am-12pm

Advanced Players

  • Elk Ridge Pickleball Complex, 3620 Cogburn Rd.
    – Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8am-12pm
  • North Central Tennis/Pickleball Complex, 830 Central Ave.
    – Tuesday and Thursday: 8am-12pm