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2015 West 3rd Street
Hastings, Nebraska 68901 (402) 461-2324
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Pickleball

Pickleball Singles How to play

Pickleball Doubles How to play

Pickleball is a mini version of tennis. It’s played as doubles or singles; doubles is most common. The same size playing area and rules are used for both singles and doubles. It is played with paddles and a wiffle ball. Games are normally played to 11 points, win by 2. Tournament games may be played to 15 or 21, win by 2.

Indoor pickleball is offered at the Community Center 2015 West 3rd Street. There are three lined courts and is played on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 1:30-3:30pm. A limited supply of paddles and balls are provided.

There are six lined courts for outdoor pickle ball at Carter Park. Location is West E Street and South Bellevue Avenue.

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Instructional Opportunities and Open Play

Instructional Pickleball - Begins March 4th, 2025 - 6:00pm-7:30pm

Each Tuesday evening, Hastings Parks & Recreation will provide an instructional opportunity for members of our community to learn about the sport of pickleball. We will cover the rules and basic strategy, followed by useful drills and a guided playthrough of a match with three other participants--all in 90 minutes. If you are curious if pickleball is for you, this is the best opportunity to find out! Pre-registration is required for this one night program to guarantee an on-site instructor.

Registration Fee: $10

Open Play - Begins March 4th, 2025 - 6:00pm-8:00pm

Two courts are available for pickleball open play on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Registration fee includes six evenings to participate in America's fastest growing sport! Our courts are conducive to beginner and intermediate play. Pre-registration is required for this six week program.

Registration Fee: $15

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Tournaments

Kool-Aid Days Pickleball Tournament - August 16th - Carter Park

The Hastings Pickleball Club and the Hastings Parks & Recreation Department are partnering on our first Kool-Aid Days Pickleball Tournament! This event will feature double's play in two different skill divisions. Register today!

 


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2023 Champion & Runner Up
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    • Prairie Ridge Park
    • Lake Hastings
    • Pioneer Spirit Trail
    • Street Tree Planting Program
    • Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
    • Parks Shelter Rental
  • Recreation
    • Recreation Calendar
    • Register for a Program
    • Sports
      • Baseball
      • Basketball
      • Concussion Awareness
      • Cornhole
      • Disc Golf
      • Golf
      • Pickleball
      • Softball
      • Tennis
      • Track & Field
      • Volleyball
      • Summer PE
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      • Softball Umpire
      • Birdhouse Build
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      • Doggie Paddle
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