Pickleball Courts in Evanston, Illinois (2026 Guide)
Evanston, Illinois has 25 pickleball courts across 7 venues.
Evanston has 25+ pickleball courts across 7 venues. The top free options are James Park Pickleball Courts (4 courts, free), Dawes Elementary School (4 courts, free), and Levy Senior Center (3 courts, free).
For year-round play regardless of weather, the best climate-controlled options are McGaw YMCA (6 indoor, $25/session), Levy Senior Center (3 indoor), and Life Time Evanston (3 indoor, fee varies).
Evanston has 7 pickleball venues with 25 courts. 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
How do Evanston pickleball venues compare?
| Venue Name | Courts | Indoor/Outdoor | Access Type | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGaw YMCA | 6 | 6 Indoor | Membership Required | — |
| James Park Pickleball Courts | 4 | 4 Outdoor | Free | — |
| Dawes Elementary School | 4 | 2 Indoor, 2 Outdoor | Public | — |
| Chandler-Newberger Community Center | 3 | 3 Indoor | Commercial | ✓ |
| Life Time Evanston | 3 | 3 Indoor | Membership Required | — |
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
Where can I play pickleball for free in Evanston?
Where can I play pickleball for free in Evanston?
The best free pickleball courts in Evanston are James Park Pickleball Courts (4 courts), Dawes Elementary School (4 courts), Levy Senior Center (3 courts), and Cartwright Park (2 courts). Most public courts have nets permanently on site — no reservation needed.
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/session), Levy Senior Center (3 indoor courts, free), Life Time Evanston (3 indoor courts, fee varies), and Chandler-Newberger Community Center (3 indoor courts, $10/session).
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%
| Access Type | Venues | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Membership required | 2 | 29% |
| Free | 2 | 29% |
| Public | 2 | 29% |
| Commercial | 1 | 14% |