By Courtney Bondar Multimedia Journalist Published May 27, 2023 at 9:30 AM

The Great Milwaukee Summer is HERE! Your guide to what you'll be doing, where you'll be drinking, who you'll be hearing and how you'll be getting a sweet tan this summer is on OnMilwaukee. The Great Milwaukee Summer guide is brought to you by Educators Credit Union and Harley-Davidson Museum

Welcome to the excitement of the Great Milwaukee Summer! As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, it's time to pick up an exciting game of pickleball.

Now that we're in the season for pickleball, you're wondering where you can find a court near you. This pickleball guide will help you navigate through Milwaukee to find a court where you can play the day away. 

This guide features a collection of the best pickleball courts around Milwaukee and beyond. Pick a spot and play a game or two with friends. 

Let the Great Milwaukee Summer of Pickleball begin!

Buena Park Pickleball Courts
16133 W. Heritage Ln., New Berlin 

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Bring your friends to Buena Park to play a couple rounds of pickleball. Enjoy three permanent pickleball courts and make sure to bring your own paddle and pickleball to play. Don't wait - get out there today to play!

Cedarburg Community Gym
W63 N641 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, (262) 375-7611

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Pick up your paddle and join a pickleball session at the Cedarburg Community Gym. Open-play pickleball is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. plus a $3 fee per time. Senior pickleball takes place on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. plus a $3 fee.

Dale Z's
3585 S. Howell Ave. (414) 483-2030

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Enjoy a game of pickleball from a sports bar! Dale Z's became the first Milwaukee bar with an outdoor regulation-size pickleball court. Play an intense round of pickleball against your friends on an anti-slip "SportCourt" surface - it can't get more serious than this. The courts are free and open to the public -  interested players can text "pickle" to (414) 812-4400. 

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Good City Brewing 
2108 N. Farwell Ave, (414) 539-4343

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Grab a beer or pay $5 per person to play at the Good City Brewing East Side location Pickleball Court. Make sure to plan ahead - it's first come, first serve at Good City Hall. Take advantage of this opportunity to play a game or participate in their pickleball leagues. 

Hart Park
7300 W. Chestnut St. 

Who needs tennis when you have pickleball? Head over to Hart Park - a popular pickleball court in Wauwatosa this summer! Play on four free asphalt courts and bring your own equipment too. 

Juneau Playfield
N 66th St., (414) 257-0098

Soak up the sun while you play a round of pickleball this summer. Take advantage of the six outdoor courts at Juneau Playfield with permanent lines and make sure to bring your own net, paddle and pickleball to play. 

Lions Park
14900 W. Overland Trail, New Berlin, (262) 797-2443
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Pick up a game of pickleball at Lions Park this summer! Enjoy six full-sized courts - however, pickleball equipment will not be supplied by the park. So, don't forget to bring your own paddle and pickleball along. 

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Riverwalk Commons Pickleball Courts
423 N. Water St, (414) 336-1111

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Across the street from the Milwaukee Public Market, you'll find Riverwalk Commons Pickleball Courts under the I-794 freeway. There are two outdoor courts with permanent lines and nets available. You can either bring your paddle and pickleball or visit the Market office located on the second level to rent equipment for up to two hours for free. You must bring an ID to borrow equipment and management hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Sijan Pickleball and Tennis Courts
2800-2898 S. California St. 

Pick one of the six outdoor marked pickleball courts to play a round with your friends. Sijian court is free, open to the public and all skill levels are welcome to play. However, it is bring-your-own net and pickleball equipment to play. 

 

Valley View Park
5051 S. Sunnyslope Rd., New Berlin
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Get a view from the pickleball courts at Valley View Park this summer! Pick one of the eight permanent striped courts with your friends, family, or a group of local pickleball enthusiasts. Play a casual game or turn up the heat to play an intense pickleball match.

Courtney Bondar Multimedia Journalist

Courtney Bondar is an adventurous Multimedia Journalist at OnMilwaukee, covering all things Milwaukee. Born and raised in Greendale, WI, Courtney has a deep-rooted connection to her hometown and a strong desire to explore and showcase the vibrant city of Milwaukee.

You can often find Courtney all over Milwaukee, attending exciting events - documenting her experiences on her Instagram stories. Her genuine enthusiasm for her work shines through in her posts - as she strives to capture the beauty of the city and shares it with her followers.

Courtney's passion for writing is evident in her engaging and heartfelt articles. While she covers a wide range of topics, she particularly enjoys delving into the intricacies of dating culture and the art of mixology. Her insightful and thought-provoking pieces offer a unique perspective on these subjects, captivating readers with her authenticity and wit.

After dedicating herself as an intern at OnMilwaukee, Courtney's hard work and dedication paid off when she earned her well-deserved diploma. Now, as OnMilwaukee's first full-time multimedia journalist, she is fully committed to continuing her journey - bringing her distinctive voice and storytelling skills to the forefront.