Summer Pickleball Sessions from Town

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take part in a co-ed Summer Pickleball program, beginning July 5 throughout the Town. Pickleball is available to individuals 18 years of age or older and runs for 10 weeks in Bethpage, Hicksville and Massapequa.

Town Councilman Steve Labriola stated, “Pickleball continues to be a growing sport in our communities and this program will provide an even greater opportunity for fans to participate. Pickleball is a fun and social sport that provides a great healthy activity for the whole family.”

Online registration will begin on Monday, June 5, at 5:00 p.m. for residents and on Monday, June 12, at 5:00 p.m. for non-residents, all at www.oysterbaytown.com/parksportal. In-person registration is also available for residents-only on Wednesday, June 7, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S Broadway in Hicksville. Space is limited- first come, first serve. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity. Fees are $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Proof of residency requires individuals to upload a tax or utility bill and valid photo ID. Participants must provide their own racket.

The following five sessions are offered:

• Session 1 in Bethpage:

Begins Thursday, July 6, Tuesdays & Thursdays Lenox Avenue Park (Behind Bethpage Library) 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

• Session 2 in Massapequa:

Begins Wednesday, July 5, Wednesdays & Fridays Garrick Williams Park (Ritter Ave, Massapequa) 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.