Pickleball
Pickleball is a fun racquet sport that incorporates elements of badminton and tennis for two to four players. Players use small wooden paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over the net. It’s an easy-to-learn game played on a court like a tennis court but half the size. Pickleball is fun for players of all ages and levels of activity and can start slow for beginners or pick up the pace for advanced players. These low-impact workouts promote adult and kids’ health.
Included with Apex Center Daily Admission Fee.
Hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 12-4 pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 8 am-12 pm
Balls for drop-in pickleball sessions are not provided.
Apex Center pickleball courts cannot be reserved or rented.
All times are subject to change. Schedules will be affected due to holidays, special events, and internal programming. Please contact guest services at [email protected], 303.424.2739, to confirm the times.
Indoor play is offered November-March. Available times are posted during those months.
Included with Secrest Recreation Center Daily Admission Fee.
We accept Tier 1 passes, SilverSneakers, Renew Active, and other insurance-based memberships.
Hours
- Tuesday, Thursday: 10:30 am-2 pm
- Friday: 10:45 am-2 pm
For information on renting the courts for large events, tournaments, clinics and parties, please visit the Parties, Groups, Rooms, and Field Rentals page.
Daily Play Pickleball Court Reservations
The beautiful 24-court complex is available for play throughout the year, weather permitting.
No reservations will be taken from December 1 through March 1. All courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Courts will be locked if there is snow or ice on them. Do not climb the fences if the courts are locked. Shoveling our courts to remove snow is not allowed.
Outdoor Season
April 1-October 31
The reservation system will be open to reserve courts if you want to ensure a court is available for play. Courts can be reserved up to 7 days in advance.
Please remember to bring your emailed receipt per permit to the courts. If the court you reserve has a group of players on it, show them your receipt.
Outdoor Court Guidelines for Play
Prime (high usage) Hours Weekdays
- Mornings: 8 am-12 pm
- Evenings: 5-9 pm
Reservations are highly recommended but not required.
Apex programming (leagues, mixers, and lessons) takes priority during prime hours. All courts may be programmed, and schedules will be posted at the courts.
- Morning programs: 8-10 am or 11 am
- Evening program: 6-8:30 pm
Drop-in Play
Four courts are available Monday-Friday, 7-11 am, with Tier 1 and Tier 2 passes, SilverSneakers, Renew Active, Silver&Fit, Active&Fit, Prime, Medicare/Medicaid One Pass, One Pass Commercial, Well On Target, Mutually Well, and other insurance-based memberships.
If you do not have a pass, drop-in fees apply. Please refer to the fees section on this page.
At all other times, reservations are optional.
Prime (high usage) Hours Weekends
Weekends are extremely busy. Reservations are highly recommended but not required.
- Mornings: 8 am-2 pm
- Evenings: 5-9 pm
Tournaments, events and programming take priority. Tournaments are listed under the tournament tab on the main pickleball page.
At all other times, reservations are optional.
Fees
- Court Rental Fee: Res. $10/hour (non-res. $14/hour)
- Drop-in Fee: $5/person for the 3-hour block of time; fees not pro-rated. Included with Tier 1 and Tier 2 passes.
Leagues, Mixers and Private Lessons: For more information, contact Vickie Rodriguez at [email protected], 303.425.8810.
Clinics, Events and Tournaments: For more information, contact Brad Hull at [email protected], 303.467.7118 or Kay Palmer at [email protected], 303.467.7125.
Fees and times are subject to change.
Register for Pickleball Leagues
We offer spring, summer, and fall pickleball league that run for 6 weeks (10 games), plus playoffs.
Register for Pickleball Tournaments
- Pickleball Blast Tournament in April
- Apex Foundation Pickleball Tournament on Memorial Day Weekend
- Boos and Paddles Tournament in October
Register for Pickleball Mixers
Mixers are offered Monday through Friday. Women's, men's, and coed offered. Sign up individually.
Advanced-beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels are offered. Mixers will run for six weeks.
Play 10-minute games, then rotate and switch partners in every game. Mixers run for 2 hours.
Note: You are responsible for finding a sub at the mixer's level. The pickleball attendant has a sub list. Please provide your sub, your first and last name, and your playing level.
Register for Pickleball Lessons
We offer pickleball lessons and clinics for people wanting to learn or improve their game. We provide teaching sessions, from learning to playing to advanced players.
If you've never played pickleball and want to learn, Learn to Play lessons are designed for you.
We offer skills and drills clinics for players who want to improve their pickleball game through repetitive drilling. We offer sessions for advanced beginners, intermediate, and intermediate/advanced players. We ask that beginners refrain from registering for any of these classes. If you have never played or have only played a few times, these classes are not for you. Please register for one of our beginner classes.
If you don't have a paddle, don't worry. We have paddles you can use during the class.
All lessons occur at the Marquardt-Miles Outdoor Pickleball Court at Simms Street Recreation Center.
Please contact Vickie Rodriguez at 303.425.8810 or [email protected].
Lillian Ponting and Sara Beinlich
Both are IPTPA-certified
Fees for lessons with Lillian or Sara are Res. $50 per hour (non-res. $60 per hour).
Private group lessons with Lillian or Sara are Res. $70 per hour (non-res. $80 per hour) for two people, Res. $85 per hour (non-res. $95 per hour) for three people, and Res. $90 per hour (non-res. $100 per hour) for four players.
Jill Phillips
PPR Certified
Fees for lessons with Jill are Res. $50 per hour (non-res. $60 per hour).
Private group lessons with Jill are Res. $70 per hour (non-res. $80 per hour) for two people, Res. $85 per hour (non-res. $95 per hour) for three people, and Res. $90 per hour (non-res. $100 per hour) for four players.
Kristin Provost
Fees for lessons with Kristin are Res. $40 per hour (non-res. $50 per hour).
Fees for group lessons with Kristin are Res. $60 per hour (non-res. $70 per hour) for two people, Res. $75 per hour (non-res. $85 per hour) for three people, and Res. $85 per hour (non-res. $95 per hour) for four players.