ADVENTURE Point, Pickleball!

➞ Pickleball, one of the hottest sports on the planet, is raising the nets on courts all around the country. The fast-paced test of reflexes is a whimsical combination of the skills found in tennis with the up-tempo nature of ping pong, all on a badmintonsized court. Sound right up your alley? Whether you’re looking for a cross-court volley across town or a ground shot close to home, there’s a pickleball court perfect for the occasion.

Dink your way over to RiverWalk Commons for a pickleball court and view. Found along the Milwaukee River in the heart of downtown, take some swings, volley, or play on the two courts with the serene backdrop of boats on the river.

Hone a killer forehand and backhand at Juneau Park

Just a dropshot from The Village in Wauwatosa and the Miller Valley, the park is a great place for pickleball lovers of any level.

Rally your friends and head out to New Berlin for a smashing time on the six courts of Valley View Park

Release some adrenaline with a rousing pickleball match, then air out with a round of disc golf on the park’s 18-hole course or mosey along the stunning natural trails.

A short lob from downtown, visit Lions Legend Park in Franklin for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Learn the ins-and-outs of the sport, then stroll, roll, or run along the park’s many paved trails. No matter how you spin it, pickleball is a hit!