Pickleball

Pickleball ScramblePickleball Schedules, Lessons and Tournaments


Rec Center Gym Schedule
MARC Pickleball Courts Schedule

Please note the schedules are subject to change.

For lessons, youth pickleball and tournament registration, sign up in Civic Rec. 

Rec Center Pickleball Fees

  • Must be a BASIC Member of the Rec Center (FREE)
  • $2 Fee for Residents/Session
  • $3 Fee Non Residents/Session

  • 11-Punch Pass Available (get 1 punch free)                                   $20 Residents/$30 Non-Residents

  • PRO Fitness Members get a $10 discounted virtual pickleball punch card

See a description of the IFP ratings system (PDF). Also, we have a selection of paddles and pickleballs for players to use during their sessions. If you're interested in lessons, we have introductory and intermediate pickleball lessons available. 

The MARC Pickleball Courts

The Midcoast Athletic and Recreation Complex offers eight new courts that are designed for pickleball use only, these courts were opened in June 2024. They are open daily from dawn to dusk and are reservable. 

From April to October the Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department will post a bi-weekly schedule for the different types of uses (open play, youth play, adult play, groups, programs, rentals, and events). From November to May 3, 2025 the courts are FREE Open Play.MARC pickleball

About Pickleball

Pickleball is a fun and exciting (and addictive) racket sport played on a court less than half the size of a tennis court. It's primarily played with doubles teams, so each person only has to cover about ten feet of court side-to-side. The game uses an underhand serve and "no-smash zone" seven feet in front of the net, allowing for an easy-to-learn sport with a slower finesse-style of play.

A pickleball court has the same dimensions as a badminton court (44 by 20 feet) with a net that is two inches lower than a tennis net. The sport is played with wooden or composite paddles that are about twice the size of a ping pong paddle and a perforated plastic ball similar to a whiffle ball.

Video

View a pickleball video on YouTube to get you familiar from CBS News.


"Pickleball" Is Such a Funny Name? How Was It Named?

Pickleball (at least one version) was named after the family cocker spaniel of one of the co-founders. Pickles would chase stray balls and hide in the bushes. So, you see that it was "Pickle's ball." The name stuck. Learn about the History of Pickleball.

What Age Groups Play Pickleball

Pickleball is a lifetime sport. There are players from 9 to 90 playing and having fun at all levels of play.

I Have Never Played - Where Can I Learn to Play Pickleball?

Drop-ins are welcome at any of our play times. We are always glad to see new players and take time to teach you the basics of the game and get you started. You will find our players eager to help and lots of fun. We also offer classes for beginner and intermediate players. Watch out - the game gets addictive and you will get hooked!