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Pickleball Courts in Evanston, Illinois (2026 Guide)

Evanston, Illinois has 25 pickleball courts across 7 venues.

Evanston has 7 places to play pickleball, including 5 indoor venues and 3 venues listed with open play. Confirmed court counts add up to 25 courts across these venues.

Award-winning pickleball clubs near Evanston

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Indoor pickleball courts in Evanston

Venues with at least one confirmed indoor court.

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Open play pickleball in Evanston

Venues listed with open play.

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Evanston has 25+ pickleball courts across 7 venues. James Park Pickleball Courts offers 4 free public courts.

For year-round play regardless of weather, the best climate-controlled options are McGaw YMCA (6 indoor, $25), Chandler-Newberger Community Center (3 indoor, $10), and Levy Senior Center (3 indoor, $5).

The city offers a mix of free municipal courts and commercial facilities. 5 venues offer indoor play for year-round access.

Pickleball Courts in Evanston

6 mapped, 1 not shown on the map

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How do Evanston pickleball venues compare?

Venue NameCourtsIndoor/OutdoorAccess TypeLighted
McGaw YMCA66 IndoorMembership Required
James Park Pickleball Courts44 OutdoorFree
Dawes Elementary School42 Indoor, 2 OutdoorPublic
Levy Senior Center33 IndoorFree
Chandler-Newberger Community Center33 IndoorCommercial✓

Court Conditions in Evanston

Indoor Only
4
venues
Outdoor Only
2
venues
Indoor & Outdoor
1
venue
Lighted for Night Play
1
venue
Drop-In / Open Play
3
venues

Pickleball in Evanston: common questions

Where can I play pickleball for free in Evanston?
The best free pickleball courts in Evanston are James Park Pickleball Courts (4 courts). Most public courts have nets permanently on site. No reservation needed. See more at Free Pickleball Courts in Illinois.
Are there indoor pickleball courts in Evanston?
Yes. Evanston has 17 indoor pickleball courts across 5 venues. Options include McGaw YMCA (6 indoor courts, $25), Chandler-Newberger Community Center (3 indoor courts, $10), Levy Senior Center (3 indoor courts, $5), and Life Time Evanston (3 indoor courts, fees vary).
How many pickleball courts are in Evanston, Illinois?
There are currently 25 verified pickleball courts in Evanston, Illinois. This includes 17 indoor courts and 8 outdoor courts. CourtSource tracks 7 venues in the area.

Courts by Access Type

Membership required
2
venues • 29%
Free
2
venues • 29%
Public
2
venues • 29%
Commercial
1
venue • 14%