Local Pickleball Guide – Columbus, Ohio
It’s inarguable that pickleball exists throughout the great state of Ohio. From hundreds of courts, to top-tier players, to unending energy, Ohio seems like the perfect place for an addiction for pickleball to grow. This guide is an Ohio resident’s all-inclusive look at pickleball in their state.
Pickleball Courts in Toledo, OH
USAPA Ambassadors – Columbus
While there aren’t any USAPA Ambassadors who live in Columbus directly, there are several who are relatively close. Feel free to contact any of these individuals who are always happy to help promote the sport.
- Thomas Paschal 614-851-8016 (Galloway, Ohio)
- William Schneider 330-958-5709 (Alliance, Ohio)
- Bob Schrag 440-666-8051 (North Ridgeville, Ohio)
5.0 Ranked Players Around Columbus
Ohio residents will rest easy knowing that there are three 5.0 ranked players by the USAPA in their state. Both of these players have one at least one gold medal in a USAPA sanctioned tournament.
- Laura Fenton Kovanda (Columbus, Ohio)
- Marsha Koch (Toledo, Ohio)
- Thomas Wells (Oregon, Ohio)
5th Annual Middletown Senior Pickleball Tournament
Columbus, Ohio Pickleball Clubs
There are also several pickleball clubs who welcome new members with open arms:
- Dayton Pickleball (Dayton, Ohio)
- Firelands Area Pickleball Association (Huron, Ohio)
- Groveport Recreation Center (Groveport, Ohio)
- Mentor Pickleball (Mentor, Ohio)
- Toledo Pickleball (Toledo, Ohio)
- Wellness Center at Antioch College (Yellow Springs, OH)
- Great Lakes Region Pickleball – the regional website for Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin
Pickleball Courts Around Columbus
Whether you want to just drop in and play, or find your new favorite court, the USAPA has a substantial list of places to play. Just click on “OH” and scroll until you find your nearest city! Columbus has several places within city limits:
- Beechwold Christian Church
- Carriage Place Community Center
- Whetstone Community Center
- Worthington Hills Country Club
Worthington Hills Country Club
Pickleball Court Construction Contractors: Columbus
If your like for pickleball turns into a full-blown addiction, Flex Court Athletics and SportMaster Sport Surfaces would be more than happy to help create your own personal pickleball court. Both these companies do work in the state of Ohio.
Columbus Pickleball Related Articles and Youtube Videos
For more information on pickleball in the state of Ohio, check out the following articles and videos:
- Preaching Pickleball
- Pickleball Arrives in Holland
- Pickleball is the newest sensation at the National Senior Games – and elsewhere
- Area seniors are turning to pickleball for exercise and fun
- Mentor adds pickleball courts to Civic Center Park
Pickleball of Ohio
Arnold Classic Pickleball Tournament 2015 in Columbus
Keep up the great work, Ohio!
I am looking to learn to play pickleball in the Columbus, Ohio area. Where can I go for lessons?
Good Morning, my husband and I would like to find a place that is based upon level. We’d like to be able to play with other 3.0 + players. Currently where we play it’s a mixture of 1.0 to 3.0 players and we are finding it hard to get stronger when we play mostly with 1.0 to 2.0 players. Does anyone know of a place that sets up by levels?
I’m going there for my son’s volleyball tournament and wondering if there are any places to play close to the convention center in columbus as i will not have a car.
Been looking forward to learn from a reliable source here online. Thank you for sharing this stuff. By the way, where could I buy appropriate equipments for pickleball?
Hi J! I mean… obviously we’re going to be biased toward ourselves for our great customer service and wide reach. 😉 You can look at our gear at http://www.pickleballcentral.com. But if you’re looking for local options, you might want to contact some of the USAPA ambassadors listed here and see if they have any suggestions. There might be a local rep in your area, which is usually the best way to go, since most of the equipment found at major sporting stores like Dick’s are limited.
Where’s the best place to live in Columbus and be close to a great pickleball group, inside and out! We are moving there in a few weeks and am addicted!
Good morning. I am traveling to Gate Mills, Ohio (in Cleveland, Ohio) next week and am an avid Pickleball player. I looked on the USPA Pickleball site and could not find a place to play in Gates Mills, Gates Mills is in Cleveland, Ohio. Do you know of a place to play in Gates Mills or around the City? Please email me at: edbarriskill@comcast.net or call me at: 925-899-5192. I live and play Pickleball in California (Bay Area near San Francisco). Thank you very much for your input, it is much appreciated. Ed Barriskill
Hi Ed! You can see a list of places to play on the USAPA website at http://www.usapa.org/places-to-play-pickleball/. Click on “OH” to see a list of places to play in Ohio! I’m not exactly sure of surrounding cities that match ones on the list, but you can take a look. I hope this helps!