Bismarck Parks & Recreation

Pickleball

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
Sept. 15-Oct. 13 W 12-1pm 22095
Sept. 15-Oct. 13 W 3-4pm 22096
Nov. 3-Dec. 8 W 12-1pm 22379
Nov. 3-Dec. 8 W 3-4pm 22380

Fee and Location

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

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
Sept. 14-Oct. 12 T 10:30am-12pm 22097
Sept. 16-Oct. 14 Th 5:30-7pm 22447
Nov. 2-Dec. 9 T 10:30am-12pm 22098

Fee and Location

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

“A Big Dill” Pickleball Social – Tuesday, Oct. 19

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: 21944

Blacklight Pickleball – Friday, Nov. 19

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: 22040
  • $10/person

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. Come on in!

Pickleball Drop-In Play

Pickleball Fall/Winter Hours

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

Beginner/Intermediate Players (Level 2.0-3.5)

  • Monday and Wednesday 10am-12:30pm
  • Fridays 10:30am-12:30pm

Beginner/Intermediate Players (Level 2.0-3.5)

  • Saturday 4:30-7pm

Intermediate/Advanced Players (Level 3.5 and up)

  • Monday and Friday 12:30–3:30pm
  • Wednesday 1–3:30pm

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

  • N. 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

Beginner/Intermediate Players

  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
    • Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm, ends Aug. 28
    • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center or BSC Aquatic & Wellness
      Center Members: Free. Non-Members: $4

Intermediate/Advanced Players

  • Elk Ridge Pickleball Complex, 3620 Cogburn Rd.
    • Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8am-12pm
  • N. Central Tennis/Pickleball Complex, 830 Central Ave. , 2547 E. Calgary 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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