Take Your Pick Of Pickleball Programs In Red Bank

RED BANK, NJ — Getting into pickleball, known as the nation's fastest growing sport, should be a breeze in Red Bank this spring.

The borough Recreation Department will be hosting free open play sessions for pickleball at the Eastside Park courts on Tuesdays from April to June. And there is a free pickleball clinic in May.

Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. According to USA Pickleball, the "rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players."

The open play sessions are Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the park on 272 Mechanic St.

During these sessions, pickleball courts will be available on a drop-in basis. Just show up with your paddle and join in the games. The sessions are open to players of all skill levels.

For the latest open play updates, use the TeamReach app, using this code to join: RBPickleball.

The Recreation Department is also offering a free pickleball clinic May 9 for Red Bank residents ages 12 and older.

The clinic is May 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Eastside Park. Rain date is May 16.

Paddles will be provided, but attendees should bring a water bottle and wear tennis or court shoes. Eye goggles are recommended, but are not required. Also, wear a cap or baseball hat.

Spots are limited but you can register now at register.capturepoint.com/redbank.

The pickleball court was the third phase of a three-phase improvement project for Eastside Park, a $200,000 project funded in part by a $100,000 Monmouth County Open Space Grant.

For more information about the recreation programs, contact 732-530-2782 or recreation@redbanknj.org.