Pickleball
Pickleball is a fun racquet sport for two to four players that incorporates elements of badminton and tennis. 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.
For more information about pickleball leagues, mixers and lessons, contact Vickie Rodriguez at [email protected], 303.425.8810.
The Marquardt-Miles Outdoor Pickleball Courts and pavilions are available for rent. Please fill out the Marquardt-Miles Outdoor Pickleball Courts Rental Interest Form. If you are interested in daily play court reservations, please visit the Pickleball Court Reservation page.
Included with Apex Center Daily Admission Fee.
Hours
- Monday-Friday: 7-10 am
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. Please call 303.467.7120 for availability.
Included with Secrest Recreation Center Daily Admission Fee.
We accept Tier 1 passes, SilverSneakers, Renew Active, and other insurance-based memberships.
Hours
- Sunday: 10:45 am-12:45 pm
- Friday: 10:45 am-2 pm
The beautiful 24-court complex is available for play throughout the year, weather permitting.
For information on renting the courts for large events, tournaments, clinics and parties, please fill out the Marquardt-Miles Outdoor Pickleball Courts Rental Interest Form or contact Brad Hull at [email protected], 303.467.7118 or Kay Palmer at [email protected], 303.467.7125.
For more information about pickleball leagues, mixers and lessons, contact Vickie Rodriguez at [email protected], 303.425.8810.
Daily Play Pickleball Court Reservations
The courts are closed whenever there is snow or inclement weather that may cause a safety hazard or if there are other extenuating circumstances that warrant closure.
December 1-March 31
No court reservations will be taken December 1-March 31. Courts are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
April 1-October 31
Drop-in Play
A limited number of courts are available for drop-in play.
- Monday-Friday: 7-11 am
Drop-in Fee: $5/person. Included with Tier 1 and Tier 2 passes, a punch card, or an insurance-based membership.
When others are waiting, please rotate players after each game.
Courts are available free of charge outside of drop-in play hours.
Court Reservations
Courts can be reserved up to 14 days in advance to ensure they are available for play. Reservations are not required but highly recommended, especially on the weekends, when several tournaments are scheduled, significantly reducing court availability. For up-to-date court availability, please visit the Daily Play Pickleball Court Reservations page. Please remember to bring the receipt to the courts.
Court Reservations Availability: Daily, 7 am-9 pm. Reservations are in 1-hour blocks and must be made at least 1 hour in advance.
Court Reservation Fee: Res. $10/hour (non-res. $16/hour)
Limited Availability
Apex PRD programming has priority, and court availability may be limited during the following times:
- Monday-Friday: 8 am-1 pm and 4-8:30 pm
All times and fees are subject to change.
Limited paddle stacking courts are available.
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.
For more information or to schedule a session, contact Vickie Rodriguez at 303.425.8810 or [email protected].
Sara Beinlich
Sara has been teaching pickleball at Apex Park and Recreation District for 6 years. She is a certified instructor through the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA). Sara is passionate about sharing her knowledge with players and strongly advocates for Apex PRD pickleball. If she isn’t teaching, you will see her out at the courts playing with friends and family.
Sara teaches all levels up to advanced players, specializing in upper-level lessons.
Kristin Provost
Kristin’s been teaching with the Apex Park and Recreation District for a year. While helping Apex PRD’s other instructors, she was bitten by the pickleball teaching bug. She’s been playing in Apex PRD mixers, leagues, and tournaments for five years and is looking forward to sharing her love of the game. If Kristin is not on the courts, she is mountain biking with her husband or visiting her grandkids in Spokane.
Kristin teaches Learn to Play through mid-level intermediate lessons for both adults and youth.
Availability
Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons
Michelle Evans
Michelle is the Apex Park and Recreation District’s newest certified instructor with over 15 years of pickleball experience. Her certification is through the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) and has a player rating of 4.5 with the USAPA. She is passionate about helping players elevate their game to the next level. Her coaching style is tailored to meet the specific needs of the player, ensuring each lesson maximizes one’s potential, whether players are just starting the pickleball journey or ready to take the game to the next level.
She loves to offer single-skilled, specialized lessons and clinics.
Michelle teaches all levels up to advanced for both adults and youth.
Availability
Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday mornings, and some weekends.
Fees
Certified Instructor Fees
- 1 person: Res. $50 per hour (non-res. $64 per hour)
- 2 people: Res. $70 per hour (non-res. $88 per hour)
- 3 people: Res. $85 per hour (non-res. $105 per hour)
- 4 people: Res. $90 per hour (non-res. $120 per hour)
Non-Certified Instructor Fees
- 1 person: Res. $40 per hour (non-res. $50 per hour)
- 2 people: Res. $60 per hour (non-res. $76 per hour)
- 3 people: Res. $75 per hour (non-res. $96 per hour)
- 4 people: Res. $85 per hour (non-res. $108 per hour)