Minneapolis Parks sports update: Intro to Pickleball classes added, spots still available for volleyball, soccer and tennis lessons

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New Intro to Pickleball class added, spots available for volleyball, soccer, tennis lessons

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Stay in the game and earn extra cash! We're hiring sports officials too!

Summer is finally here! Stay active and have fun by playing adult sports at Minneapolis parks!

We're offering new Intro to Pickleball classes weekdays in June, plus new leagues added or spots still available to play sand or grass volleyball, outdoor soccer, or take tennis lessons.

Follow the links below to browse upcoming adult sports opportunities and register.

We're also hiring sports officials. Earn extra cash and stay involved in the sports you love! Follow the link below to get started:

Become a Sports Official


NEW: Intro to Pickleball

We're excited to offer additional pickleball opportunities this summer! Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in Minnesota and throughout the country. Learn the basics of this fun, social, popular sport!

These are daytime offerings in June for individuals looking to learn and develop their game. Four weeks of instruction two hours a week.

When/Where: Tuesdays at Windom Park NE and Thursdays at Pearl Park.

Time: Two sessions available at each location, 9-11 am or 11 am-1 pm

Season: Four weeks in June (every Tuesday or Thursday)

Cost: $80

Also mark your calendars for the beginning of summer pickleball league registration on Tuesday, June 21! Options will be posted at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Adult Sports - Upcoming Leagues page.

Tennis Lessons

When: Saturday-Thursday, June-August

Where: Armatage, Kenny, Kenwood, Lake Hiawatha, Logan, Lynnhurst, Minnehaha & Morgan Courts, MLK, Powderhorn, Waite, Waveland Clay Courts, 

Leagues: Beginner (comes with free racket), Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Drill and Play

Seasons: 9 weeks of one-hour lessons; Drill and Play is 90 minutes.

Cost: $135

Grass Volleyball

When: Mondays and Wednesdays, June-July

Where: Van Cleve Park

Leagues: Women's or Open (all genders welcome). 4-person and 6-person leagues available in B and C skill levels.

Season: 6 self-officiated games

Cost: $150 4-person; $175 6-person

Sand Volleyball - Summer

When: New Friday and Sunday leagues have openings, July-September

Where: Wirth Beach

Leagues: 2-person, 4-person and 6-person leagues available in A, B, and C skill levels.

Season: 9 week season

Cost: $150 2-person, $310 4-person; $385 6-person

Outdoor Soccer - Summer

When: June-September

Where: Audubon, Elliot, Neiman, Parade

Leagues: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday; Co-Ed, Men's, Open and Women's leagues available.

Season: 9 weeks including tournament games (7 games total guaranteed, does not include forfeits)

Cost: $720 6-on-6 leagues, $960 8-on-8, $1,075 11-on-11

Register as a Free Agent

Are you an individual looking to get placed on a team? Register as a Free Agent. Your information will be passed along to teams needing players. If enough individuals register, an attempt will be made to organize a team from the Free Agent list.

By registering as a free agent you are not guaranteed to be placed on a team. This is a non-refundable $10 fee. If you are asked to join a team you may be subject to paying a portion of the team entry fee (determined by the team). 

If you want to be included on more than one free agent list, you must register for each sport individually.

Sports: Grass and Sand Volleyball, Soccer