Adult Recreation Programs and Sports Leagues

Bean Bag League

Leagues are in progress. Check schedules and standings online at https://www.quickscores.com/cityofpriorlake

Registration for the 2024 league will open for returning teams on February 13. New team registration will open at 9am on February 22.

Register as a team of two adults (ages 18+) for this recreational league. The league will be 8 weeks of double headers, starting the first week in June, games will be played at 6 and 6:45PM on Tuesdays. All participants much be 18 years or older.

Location: Sand Point Beach, 14349 Crest Ave NE, Prior Lake, MN 55372

Find more information or register a team here.

Pickleball Open Play

Free Open Pickleball

Spring Lake Park courts are located at 15651 Skuya Dr NW. Find more information about the new park here.

Equipment is still available for use at the Lakefront Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts. Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway

City of Prior Lake Pickleball Court Rules:

Pickleball Courts are designated for “Open Play” with the exception of City Approved Programs
Bikes, in-line skates, and skateboards not allowed on the courts
Be respectful, welcoming, and inclusive of players of all skill levels
All players must abide by open play rules
Doubles games are recommended to maintain flow of play unless there are empty courts
When all eight courts are full:
- Groups must rotate
- Play one game to 11 points and then rotate off the court
- Players waiting to play should place their paddles in the paddle organizer
- Groups cannot skip over a partial group
- This applies to all players, including foursomes who prefer to stay together

Pickleball Programs and Events

Intro to Pickleball for Adults

Beginner pickleball lessons will be offered this spring & summer at Prior Lake’s new pickleball courts in Spring Lake Park Tuesday evenings. Pre-Registration is required, and space is limited. Registration is open! Click class name to go to the online registration page for each offering.

Intro to Pickleball Series 2 (early) June 11-25, 4-5:30PM
Intro to Pickleball Series 2 (late) June 11-25, 6-7:30PM

Intro to Pickleball Series 3 (early) July 9-23, 4-5:30PM
Intro to Pickleball Series 3 (late) July 9-23, 6-7:30PM

Intro to Pickleball Series 4 (early) August 6-20, 4-5:30PM
Intro to Pickleball Series 4 (late) August 6-20, 6-7:30PM

Intermediate - Advanced Pickleball Lessons (NEW IN 2024)

Learn from Certified Pickleball Pro Rob Gray to take your game to the next level! With different focuses each week, these lessons are geared towards intermediate level players (3.0 or higher), or those that have completed an introductory level course. Lessons will take place at Spring Lake Park. Pre-Registration is required, and space is limited. Registration is open! Click class name to go to the online registration page for each offering.

Skill Focus

Session

Defensive dinking and footwork. Offensive dinking to set up attacks.

Serving and returning.

1, 3, 5

Transitioning to Non-volley Zone.

Attacks and resets.

2, 4, 6

Intermediate - Advanced Pickleball 3 (early) July 11 & 18, 3-4:30pm
Intermediate - Advanced Pickleball 3 (late) July 11 & 18, 5-6:30pm

Intermediate - Advanced Pickleball 4 (early) August 1 & 8, 3-4:30pm
Intermediate - Advanced Pickleball 4 (late) August 1 & 8, 5-6:30pm

Intermediate - Advanced Pickleball 5 (early) August 22 & Sept. 5, 3-4:30pm
Intermediate - Advanced Pickleball 5 (late) August 22 & Sept. 5, 5-6:30pm

Intermediate - Advanced Pickleball 6 (early) Sept. 12 & 19, 3-4:30pm
Intermediate - Advanced Pickleball 6 (late) Sept. 12 & 19, 5-6:30pm

Ladder Play (Ages 18+) *Begins May 4, 2024*

Every Saturday (while weather permits) there is free ladder play, mini-round-robin style, open to everyone, from 8:00am-1:00pm at the Spring Lake Park pickleball courts at 15651 Skuya Drive, Prior Lake, MN 55372

Saturday Ladder Play: 8:00am & 10:30am start times

Registration opens: 7:00am each Tuesday for the upcoming Saturday 8:00am start time, and 8:00am each Tuesday for the upcoming Saturday 10:30am start time.

If you don't get into the first 80 spots, then complete the online waitlist form. You will receive an automated email confirmation. If a spot opens up you will receive another email confirmation to that effect.
Arrive 15 minutes prior to start time to guarantee your spot. (7:45am for the 8:00 session. 10:15 for the 10:30 session.) Notice the later start time for the second session.
Both sessions are limited to 40 players. You may NOT sign up for both sessions, however you may sign up for the waitlist for both sessions.
Ladder play is open to all members of the public.

For more information contact the City of Prior Lake Recreation Department at 952-447-9820 (Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm).

**Please note: You do not need to be a member of the Prior Lake Pickleball Club to play at any of the city courts.

Register for this week's ladder play here.

Upcoming Events

Find out more at https://plpclub.org

Volleyball Leagues

Leagues are in progress. Check schedules and standings online at https://www.quickscores.com/cityofpriorlake

2024 league registration will open for returning teams on February 13. New team registration will open at 9am on February 22.

Get a team together for sand volleyball at Sand Point Beach. Choose to play in the lower-level league on
Tuesdays if you are interested in a fun, recreational league or play in the upper-level league on Wednesdays if you are looking for a more competitive experience. The 12-week league begins the first week of May (weather permitting). Each team will play at either 6:15 or 7:15PM each night of regular play. All games are self-officiated.

Find out more information here.