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There are 16 Pickleball courts in the Blue Zone of Bevelhymer Park (7300 Walnut St). Parking is available off Walnut Road, just east of Bevelhymer Road. These courts will be open to the public during park hours. Signage will be present at the facility to explain pickleball etiquette and player rotation standards.
Currently, there are no leagues, tournaments or instructional programs being offered at the courts. There are also no court rentals or private lessons allowed at this time. Updates regarding these topics will be posted to this page if offered later this season.
There are tennis courts at Bevelhymer Park and Thompson Park that have lined to include four Pickleball courts at each park. These courts do not include permanent nets, so you will need to bring your own.
Private instruction for pay is prohibited without the advance written approval of the City of New Albany and the New Albany Parks and Recreation.
Court hours 8 a.m. – Dusk.
Limit play to 1 hour if others are waiting.
Use at your own risk.
No activities except pickleball are allowed on the courts.
No glass containers, alcohol, or gum permitted within the court complex.
No pets allowed within the court complex.
No golf carts are permitted outside of the facility driveway or parking lot.
No smoking, vaping, or use of tobacco products is permitted within the property.
No climbing on fences.
No profanity, abusive behavior or language allowed.
Place all trash and waste in appropriate receptacles.
Proper attire including clothes and athletic sneakers must be worn at all times.
Children 12 and under must be supervised by an adult.
Remain in spectator area while you are waiting to play.
New Albany City Maintenance and New Albany Parks & Recreation sponsored recreation programs have priority use of the courts.
Courts may be closed due to inclement weather. The New Albany Parks & Recreation staff will determine play and court availability with regard to weather.
For concerns about court rule violations, contact New Albany Parks & Recreation: (614)-939-7275.
Court will be first-come, first-served unless otherwise reserved or designated for a program.
Single play only during non-peak time or when players are not waiting.
No individual or group may occupy courts for lessons, leagues, or tournament play without permission from the City of New Albany and New Albany Parks & Recreation.
During peak time when courts are full, and players are waiting to play:
Waiting players will place their paddle in the “Paddle Rack” from left-to-right.
Games played to 11, win by 2.
If you lose and would like to play again – exit the court immediately and place your paddle in the first available opening in the “Paddle Rack” from left-to-right.
Players play maximum of 2 games, then exit courts and place paddle in the “Paddle Rack”.
Limit warm up time to no more than 5 minutes.
Courts 1 and 3 are designated as Challenge Courts.
Games will be played to 11 points, win by 2.
The winning team may stay on the Challenge Court until they are defeated or whenever they choose to relinquish the court.
At the end of each game, the players with the next 2 paddles in the “Paddle Rack” will take the court as challengers. If the winning team chooses to relinquish the court, then the next 4 paddles in the “Paddle Rack” will take the courts.
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