Pickleball in Great Bend, Kansas

Great Bend has outdoor pickleball at the Shannon Schartz Courts in Veterans Memorial Park and adult leagues through Great Bend Rec. The outdoor courts are useful for arranged games. League registration is the clearest route to recurring organized play because a standing public drop-in schedule is not currently offered.

Where to Play Pickleball in Great Bend

• Shannon Schartz Courts
  17th Street and McKinley Street, Great Bend, KS 67530
  Two tennis complexes in Veterans Memorial Park provide eight courts in total and are also used for pickleball. The west complex is lighted. The eight-court total covers tennis use across both complexes; the number lined for pickleball is not specified. No recurring outdoor open play is scheduled. Bring partners and the equipment needed for your game. View the sports facility details.

Getting Started

Brand-new players should begin with individual instruction through the Coaches section. Great Bend Rec offers adult leagues in several competition levels, but no current intro clinic or beginner drop-in session provides a clear first lesson. After learning the rules and basic court position, use the lowest suitable league level or arrange an outdoor game at the Shannon Schartz Courts.

Pickleball Leagues in Great Bend

Great Bend Rec runs adult pickleball leagues throughout the year at multiple competition levels. Season dates and registration windows change. Use the adult pickleball league page for the current schedule and the online registration options. These leagues are the city's recurring organized play.

Visiting Great Bend and Looking for a Game?

If you are visiting alone, use the regional PlayTime Scheduler to arrange a Great Bend game before going to the courts. A day visitor should not expect a scheduled public drop-in session. If you already have partners, the Shannon Schartz Courts are the practical outdoor choice. Players staying longer can use Great Bend Rec's adult league program for regular organized matches.