Pickleball is exploding—here’s where to play in Kansas City

Photo provided by Chicken N Pickle

Pickleball is growing in popularity in Kansas City. As a result, courts are popping up all over the place. And they’re not just freshly-paved courts—many local parks’ existing tennis courts have been marked for pickleball to account for the demand.

Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or you’re already a pickleball pro, here are all the places to play pickleball in Kansas City. Keep in mind that most public park pickleball courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so prepare for a wait.

Chicken N Pickle
1761 Burlington St., North Kansas City

Sunrise Point Elementary School
15800 Roe Ave., Overland Park

Matt Ross Community Center
8101 Marty St., Overland Park

Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
11902 Lowell Ave, Overland Park

Blue Springs Park
2204 S.W. South Ave., Blue Springs

Harmon Park Tennis Courts
W. 77th Pl. & Delmar St., Prairie Village

Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park
Gillham Road and E 27th St., KCMO

Blue Valley Recreation Center at Hilltop
7720 W. 143rd St., Overland Park

Meadowbrook Park
9101 Nall Ave, Prairie Village

Roanoke Park
3601 Roanoke Road, KCMO

Matt Taylor Park
Rosehill Rd & W 82nd Terrace, Lenexa

The Sandbox
509 N.W. Barry Rd., KCMO

Bois D’Arc Park
W. 88th Terrace, Lenexa

Listowel Park
12037 W. 71st St., Shawnee

Kansas City North Community Center
3930 N.E. Antioch Road, KCMO

Gillham Park
3915 Gillham Road, KCMO

Merriam Community Center
6040 Slater St., Merriam

Sylvester Powell, Jr. Community Center
6200 Martway St., Mission

The Shawnee Civic Centre
13817 Johnson Drive #3802, Shawnee

Hyde Park
3619 Gillham Rd #5, KCMO

Brookside Park

Brookside Boulevard & E. 56th St.

Westport Roanoke Community Center
3601 Roanoke Road, KCMO

68s Inside Sports
11301 W. 88th St., Overland Park

St. Andrew Overland Park and Recreational Area
11099 W. 135th St., Overland Park

Flat Rock Creek Park
W. 103rd St & Hauser St, Lenexa

Meadowbrook Park
9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village

Upper Banner Park
520 N.E. Noeleen Lane, Lee’s Summit

Switzer Park
10917-10965 W. 135th St., Overland Park

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