Bismarck Parks & Recreation

Pickleball

Summer 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
June 7-28 T 10:30-11:30am 23261
June 8-29 W 6-7pm 23262
July 12-Aug. 2 T 10:30-11:30am 23266
July 12-Aug. 2 T 11:30am-12:30pm 24193
July 13-Aug. 3 W 6-7pm 23267

Fee and Location

  • $32, minimum of 4 participants needed for class to be held.
  • Mornings: Johnny Gisi Memorial Park Tennis/Pickleball Complex, 2547 E. Calgary Ave. Evenings: Elk Ridge Park Pickleball Complex, 3620 Cogburn Rd.
REGISTER

Summer 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
June 7-28 T 9-10:30am 23265
June 7-28 T 5:30-7pm 23264
July 12-Aug. 2 T 9-10:30am 23268
July 12-Aug. 2 T 5:30-7pm 23269

Fee and Location

  • $48, minimum of 4 participants needed for class to be held.
  • Mornings: Johnny Gisi Memorial Park Tennis/Pickleball Complex, 2547 E. Calgary Ave. Evenings: Elk Ridge Park Pickleball Complex, 3620 Cogburn Rd.
REGISTER

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
I – Sept. 14-Oct. 12 W 12-1pm 23966
I – Sept. 14-Oct. 12 W 3-4pm 23967
II – Nov. 2-Dec.7 W 12-1pm 23972
II – Nov. 2-Dec. 7 W 3-4pm 23973

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
I – Sept. 13-Oct. 11 T 10:30am-12pm 23969
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
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Blacklight Pickleball – Friday, Nov. 4

A fun, high-energy event for all levels of pickleball players. There will be 30 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

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.

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: $4

Beginner (Level 2.0-2.5)

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8am-10am

Intermediate Players (Level 3.0-3.5)

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10am-12:30pm
  • Saturday: 4-7pm

Advanced Players (Level 3.5 and up)

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 12:30-3:30pm

To determine what level you should play in, please use the USA Pickleball rating guide. If you cannot determine your rating, please 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 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: $4.

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

All Level Players

  • World War Memorial Building, 215 N. 6th St.
  • Tuesday and Thursday 11am-1pm
  • FREE
  • Played on the East Court
  • Planning on playing pickleball? Give the WWMB a quick call at 222-6454 by 10am that day and we’ll make sure the net is up and ready for you to play!
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