Marquardt-Miles Outdoor Pickleball Courts

Contact Information

• Facility and Court Rentals
  • Brad Hull, assistant recreation manager: BradH@ApexPRD.org or 303.467.7118
  • Simms Street Recreation Center Front Desk: 303.467.7120
• Programming (clinics, leagues, lessons, mixers, etc.)
  • Kay Palmer, recreation manager: KayP@ApexPRD.org or 303.467.7125
  • Erin Hart, pickleball specialist: Pickleball@ApexPRD.org or 303.467.7121

Annual Programming Offered

• 3 and Me: Bring two friends of similar skill level and enjoy a dynamic one-hour session with an instructor. You'll play in a game-like setting while learning strategies and refining your skills.
• Boot Camp: This four-hour intensive session is perfect for new players. It focuses on building strong fundamentals, improving technique, and boosting confidence on the court.
• Cardio Pickleball: Get your heart pumping in this fast-paced, 70-minute session. Designed for those who want a fun workout while playing pickleball. Expect quick rallies and nonstop movement.
• Learn to Play Pickleball: New to the game? This 90-minute introductory session covers the rules, basic techniques, and gameplay essentials to get you started confidently.
• Private Lessons: Receive personalized instruction tailored to your needs. Choose between certified or non-certified instructors to help you reach your goals at your own pace.
• Skills and Drills: Focus on the core elements of the game; serving, receiving, positioning, and more. These sessions run 1.5 hours each and are offered in 2-3 session formats for deeper skill development.
• Specialized Pickleball Lessons: Hone specific aspects of your game in targeted one-hour sessions. Topics include serves and returns, dinking and dropping, volleys and dinks, etc.

Leagues and Mixers (April-October)

• Spring Apex PRD Programming
  • Mixers: Monday-Friday, 9-11 am and 11 am-1 pm; Fridays from 4:30-6:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm
  • Leagues: Monday-Thursday, 4:30-6:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm

• Summer Apex PRD Programming
  • Mixers: Monday-Friday, 8-10 am and 10 am-12 pm; Fridays from 4:30-6:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm
  • Leagues: Monday-Thursday, 4:30-6:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm
• Fall Apex PRD Programming
  • Mixers: Monday-Friday, 9-11 am and 11 am-1 pm; Fridays from 4:30-6:30 pm and 6:30‑8:30 pm
  • Leagues: Monday-Thursday, 4:30-6:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm

Court Availability (April-October)

• Monday-Friday, 7-11 am
  • Participants who are not in an Apex PRD program will need either a court reservation, Tier 1 or Tier 2 pass, punch card, insurance-based membership, or a $5 fee per person.
  • Courts 1-4 are always designated for insurance-based memberships drop-in play. Drop-in play is organized rotational play.
  • Limited paddle stacking courts will be offered on select weekdays.
  • 16-20 courts are always designated for Apex PRD programming, including but not limited to leagues, lessons, mixers, etc.
  • If no Apex PRD programming is scheduled, courts will be available for reservation or open play.
• Monday-Friday, 11 am-5:30 pm and 8:30-9:45 pm
  • Free and open play, pending court availability
• Weekends, 7 am-9:45 pm
  • Free and open play, pending court availability
    • Please note that several weekend tournaments are scheduled, and court availability may be limited.
    • Court reservations are highly recommended for morning hours.
  • Limited paddle stacking courts will be offered on select weekends.

Court Availability (November-March)

• No outdoor Apex PRD programming is offered
• Court reservations are not available
• Free/open play, pending weather and court availability
  • Monday-Friday: 7 am-8 pm
  • Weekends: 8 am-8 pm

Fees

• Court Rental Fee (Individuals; courts can be reserved online up to 14 days in advance)
  • $11/hour/court (non-res. $17/hour/court)
    • Courts can be reserved beyond 14 days in advance, but the private rental and special event pricing will apply.
  • Court Rental Fee (Private rentals and special events)
    • $16/hour/court (non-res. $21/hour/court)
    • Flat rate pricing (renting the entire facility for 10 or more hours)
      • $3,500 per day (non-res. $4,500 per day)

Outdoor Bathrooms

• April-October: Monday-Sunday, 7 am-9 pm
• November-March: Monday-Sunday, 7 am-8 pm

Court Lights

• April-October: Monday-Sunday, lights turn off at 9:45 pm
• November-March: Monday-Sunday, lights turn off at 8 pm

Parking Lot Lights

• April-October: Monday-Sunday, lights are on from 7 pm-7 am
• November-March: Monday-Sunday, lights are on from 4 pm-7 am