Pickleball in Lexington, KY

Lexington offers multiple public outdoor courts and dedicated indoor facilities for pickleball players of various levels. This guide provides official locations, lesson options, events, and visitor-friendly tips.

Where to Play

• Kirklevington Park
  3343 Spangler Dr, Lexington, KY 40517
  Outdoor site with 12 dedicated hard courts.
• Shillito Park
  Near Fayette Mall, Lexington, KY
  Newly opened complex featuring 20 outdoor pickleball courts. City of Lexington news release.
• The city has over a dozen parks with 1 to 6 courts including Cardinal Run, Constitution, River Hill, etc. They are all listed here City of Lexington Parks & Recreation — Pickleball page
• North Lexington Family YMCA
  381 W. Loudon Ave, Lexington, KY 40508
  Outdoor center with 10 dedicated pickleball courts and indoor options. Membership required. YMCA of Central Kentucky — Pickleball page.

Lessons

• The YMCA of Central Kentucky offers clinics, classes, and leagues for pickleball across its Lexington locations. More info.
• For outdoor free-play instruction or informal drop-in sessions, check the local community Facebook group for Lexington pickleball players. Lexington Group.

Events

• Large-scale court openings and facility expansions have been recently announced, showing the city’s growing investment in the sport. Example: Shillito Park’s ribbon-cutting for new 20 courts. news release.

Visitors

If you’re visiting Lexington and want to play pickleball, the most accessible public outdoor courts are at Kirklevington Park and the newly upgraded Shillito Park. For indoor play or structured clinics, the North Lexington Family YMCA offers a dedicated outdoor pickleball center (membership required).