Stay active and connected all year with Ludington Area Pickleball!

Ludington Area

Pickleball Club

Ludington Indoor Play

Looking to stay active, meet great people, and keep your game sharp all year round? Ludington Area Pickleball invites players of all skill levels to join us indoors for fun, competitive, and social play through the colder months. With easy weekly registration on Pickleball Den and organized open play, it’s the perfect way to get moving and stay connected with a thriving local community. Learn more and become a LAP member to join the fun!

LAP Indoor Play

Become a LAP Member!

Ludington Pickleball Outdoor Courts

Located in Oriole Park on the corner of West Tinkham Avenue and Lakeshore Drive.

Open for public play May - October

Ludington has 8 well-maintained public courts, three blocks from the crystal waters of Lake Michigan and Stearns Park Beach.

Nets are up, weather-depending, from April to November.

Support YOUR Courts! Make a Donation.

Drop-in-Play (#2-8)

Every Day 9am-Noon

Including players is a priority!
All players and levels are welcome.
White paddle queue for courts 2 - 8.
Teams & groups may paddle stack.
"Next Up" plays first. Fill spots.
Play to 11, win by 2.
Clear court after each game.
Join rotation even if courts are open.
No singles play or drilling.

Challenge Court (#1)

Every Day 9am-Noon & 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Partner Required
Winning Team Stays (No split)
Max 3 Wins (Then join the Paddle Queue again!)
Use Black Paddle Queue! (Chose either the Challenge Court or Drop-In)
Up to 2 Min Warm-up
Side-Out Scoring to 11 (Win by 2)
Switch at 6
Defenders Choose Side
Tall Fence Serves First
Everyone is welcome!

Open-Play

Every day Noon-9pm

Bring your own group.
Groups are not required to mix in.
Drilling & singles play are allowed.

Paddle Stacking

Noon-9pm when available courts are full.

Groups use white paddle queue.
Playing singles is allowed.
Play to 11, win by 2. No drilling.
Clear court after each game.

New members can join LAP at any time of the year!
LAP members can still pay dues for 2026!
LAP members have access to nets and dedicated indoor play times at WSCC!
LAP provides the pickleballs in the plastic bins by the Oriole Field courts. These are available to use during drop-in and open play!
LAP volunteers provide access to the Oriole Field bathrooms by unlocking and locking them daily! Additionally, LAP contributes to bathroom maintenance for all pickleball players.
The annual $30 Ludington Area Pickleball membership dues include the Pickleball Den fees.