LOCAL PICKLEBALL GUIDE: ESSEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS
Pickleball Anyone?
Pickleball has not quite taken off in Boston, but you can be sure that it’s played in other towns in Essex County. On the USAPA listing of Places to Play, pickleball is being played in Andover, Gloucester, Beverly, Hamilton and Salem. Where are you, Boston Pickleball enthusiasts? Let us all know where to play in Boston, and we’ll add it to this blog article.
USAPA Ambassadors – Essex County
USAPA Ambassadors are volunteers who promise to promote the sport of pickleball in their local area. The main prerequisite to becoming an ambassador is a love of the sport and a desire to share the game with people of all ages. Local USAPA Ambassadors in Massachusetts, including some outside the Essex Count area, are listed below:
Boston Metro North — Peter Sullivan 781-856-9508 Stoneham MA
Boston North — Sue Carnevale 978-836-9160 Beverly MA
Cotuit-Cape Cod — George Rice 508-428-3243 Cotuit MA
Lakeville-Middleboro — Bob Hall 603-568-8536 Lakeville MA
Medford — Camille Power 781-391-5152 Medford MA
Merrimack Valley — Billy Hartig 978-374-6652 Bradford MA
MetroWest — David Brower 508-922-7831 Marlborough MA
Worcester — Karl Bjork 508-612-5954 Worcester MA
Pickleball Court Construction Contractors: Essex County
If you are looking for information about installing or re-surfacing a sport court for pickleball, you will find the following companies to be good resources:
Boston Tennis Court
http://www.bostontenniscourt.com/
Sport Court of Massachusetts
http://www.sportcourtma.com/
Tournaments Near Essex County
A tournament calendar for every state can be found on the USAPA.org website. Check out these tournaments if you are looking for some friendly competition in your area:
YMCA Charity Pickleball Tournament
Joe Levine Mixed Doubles Tournament
Massachusetts Senior Games
Essex County Pickleball Related News and Youtube Videos
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Massachusetts Senior Games 2013
Visiting Putnam for a few weeks. Trying to find some drop in pickelball. No luck
The USAPA.org website has a way to search for places to play. I searched for putnam, mass and got listings for Centerville (Barnstable) public Tennis courts. call bill dado at 508-560-4088
Hi There, I’d like to learn how to play pickleball. I’ve gone on the usapa but it appears to be a little outdated. It would be great to get some pickleball going in the Wayland/Sudbury/Natick area. In the meantime, any suggestions on lessons? I live in Wayland and will travel to join a clinic or group. I do have a tennis court….seems like it could be converted to pickleball?
Hi Deb,
Thanks for your inquiry. There is another resource on the USAPA.org website: Ambassadors! If you search by a zipcode, like 02451, and select within 50 miles, a bunch of local ambassadors show up. Shoot them an email and I’m sure the’ll be able to let you know about places to get lessons. Eliza
How do I join a group, or groups in pickleball, I Am from Arlington, ma, I do play a little in Rockland, And Abington, thanks
Hi Robert,
The best way to find places to play is to go to the USAPA.org website, select places to play, select MA and they are listed alphabetically by town. Thanks for asking.
Thanks Anna, I found a place to play two towns from me, but I love playing in Rockland, the people are awesome, not like some other areas, but thanks.
My wife and I are snowbirds but will be returning to our northern home in Millbury, Ma at the beginning of May. Started playing pickleball in Florida and love it. I am looking for pickleball leagues in the greater Worcester area.
Hi Richard! Check out the USAPA.org’s Places to Play feature! http://www.usapa.org/places-to-play-pickleball/ It looks like Worcester, MA has 1 place to play listed at the Greendale YMCA.
Indoor: 3 Player Est: 24
Public Contact: Karl Bjork Phone: 508-612-5954 Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 7PM – 9PM Tuesday and Friday 12PM – 2PM Fee: Y members: no charge Send Email Comment: Non Y Members 12 week schedule 4 times a week $75.00 Nighttime 2 times a week $50.00 Daytime 2 times a week $40.00 Drop in: Day $3.00, night $5.00
I recommend checking out the list yourself and seeing if there’s anywhere else near you!