Carmel Pickleball

Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport in Carmel, Indiana, offering both residents and visitors a variety of venues to play. The city boasts several indoor and outdoor courts suitable for players of all skill levels.

Where to Play

• 3rd Shot Pickleball
  4400 W 96th St, Carmel, IN 46268
  Indoor facility offering dedicated courts, open play, intro lessons, leagues, and social events. Visit the 3rd Shot Pickleball website for schedules, reservations, and event info.
• Meadowlark Park
  450 Meadow Ln, Carmel, IN 46032
  Features four outdoor dedicated pickleball courts with lighting. Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional park amenities include a playground and restrooms. More details can be found on the Meadowlark Park page.
• Inlow Park: This neighborhood park also includes pickleball courts and is located at 6310 E Main St, Carmel, IN 46033.
• Monon Community Center
  1195 Central Park Drive West, Carmel, IN 46032
  Offers indoor pickleball courts with open play sessions. Equipment is provided, and all skill levels are welcome. For schedules and fees, visit the Monon Community Center's website.
• Carmel Racquet Club
  225 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032
  An indoor facility with eight pickleball courts. Membership is required to play. Court reservations are available. For membership details and court reservations, visit the Carmel Racquet Club's website.
• Pickle on Penn
  11575 N. Pennsylvania St., Carmel, IN 46032
  An indoor facility offering eight pickleball courts, an on-site restaurant and pub, and locker rooms. Open to the public with options for private and semi-private events. For more information, visit the Pickle on Penn website.

Lessons

3rd Shot Pickleball in Carmel offers structured intro lessons, clinics, and private instruction for players of all levels. Lesson schedules and booking options can be found on the official site.

Additional private coaching may be available through local instructors at other venues in the area.

Events

3rd Shot Pickleball hosts regular events such as leagues, round robins, and social mixers. These are scheduled throughout the week and are open to players of varying skill levels. Visit their site for current events and registration details.

Elsewhere in Carmel, seasonal leagues and casual community events may be organized through parks and recreation programs. For updates, check with the Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation website.

Information for Visitors

Visitors to Carmel can play at public parks like Meadowlark and Inlow, which offer free outdoor courts. Indoor options include drop-in sessions at the Monon Community Center and guest play at private facilities such as Pickle on Penn, Carmel Racquet Club, and 3rd Shot Pickleball.

3rd Shot Pickleball allows non-members to participate in open play and scheduled events with a reservation or drop-in fee. Details are available on their official site.