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NEWTON PARKS RECREATION-
PICKLEBALL PROGRAM SEASON MAY 2ND - OCT 31ST
McGrath Courts- 1600 Washington Street
All three courts are permitted for Newton Parks and Recreation programs and lessons. Punch cards or membership required for organized drop-in play. Registration required for lessons. Visit www.newtonmarec.com to learn more.
Please note this webpage reflects only NPR permitted programs. Other programs may be permitted for the courts and will display a permit number. Please call with questions 617-796-1506
SEASON IS MAY 1ST- OCTOBER 31ST
Drop In Play- Staff On Site
(Punch Card or Membership Required)
Mornings:
Monday- Wednesday- Saturday 9:00- 11:00 a.m.
Evenings:
Monday Lessons 4:00- Dusk
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 - Dusk
Public Walk on Play
Mondays- 11:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays- 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays- 11:30- Dusk
Thursdays- 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fridays- All Day
Saturday- 11:30- Dusk
Sundays- All Day
It is best to sign up for weekly updates. Please email nscammon@newtonma.gov
We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
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PUNCH CARDS
You Need a Punch Card to Play. It is $5 to enter the courts to play and cash is not accepted. Punch cards are $25 for five plays or $50 for 10 plays. Lost/Stolen cards are not replaced or refunded.
There are three ways to get your punch card.
1. Pickleball punch cards are available at Parks Recreation Dept.
246 Dudley Road, between 8:30- 5:00p.m. We only accept cash or checks. If using cash, please bring the exact amount. Petty cash, to make change is not available at the office.
2. Mail in a check with a note and we will mail the punch card back to you
3. Purchase at the Newton Farmers Market
Tuesday Market Cold Spring Park
1189 Beacon Street, Newton Centre
June 23th- October 27th
Hours 1:30 p.m to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday Market Newton North High School
352 Lowell Ave, Newtonville
Saturday, June 20 th - October 31st
Hours 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Pickleball Lessons
Want to improve your game? Take your game to the next level! Skills and drills include serving, returning, dinks, touch lobs, topspin lobs, volleys, drop shots, topspin, slice, ground strokes, defending against the pop up and so much more!
We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons both indoors and outside.
Please call 617-796-1506 for updated lesson information or visit
Indoor Pickleball Cooper Center
Tuesday and Thursdays 1:30- 4:00 p.m. Drop in, punch card required.
Indoor Pickleball at Hawthorn Gym and Lower Falls Community Center
Register at www.newtonmarec.com
Call 617-796-1506 to learn more.
Winter Season Outdoor
We will continue to play outside throughout the winter months, weather permitting. Weekly emails are sent to announce playtimes, based on court conditions, weather and staff. If you would like your name added to this list please email Nancy at nscammon@newtonma.gov
Pickleball Playtime at the Cove
Pickleball Playtime is a Newton Parks and Recreation program that is self-led by participants. Quarterly registration is required. Newton residents pay $20 per seasonal quarter, non- residents pay $25. Please keep your paid receipt with you. The fees directly support court maintenance for this program. Court time is 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Stay in Touch
Pickleball is always moving and changing here in Newton. The best way to stay in touch about Newton Pickleball is to have your name added to our distribution list. Please email Nancy at nscammon@newtonma.gov.
For more information please contact Nancy at 617-796-1506.
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