Pickleball in Hays, Kansas

Hays players have a dependable indoor drop-in program at the Hays Recreation Center and an outdoor option at Municipal Park. The recreation center is the practical choice for organized games, new players, and visitors arriving alone. Municipal Park works well for outdoor play when you already have partners.

Where to Play Pickleball in Hays

• Hays Recreation Center
  1105 Canterbury Drive, Hays, KS 67601
  Indoor drop-in pickleball is available during open gym time. Weekday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to noon usually draw consistent groups, subject to gym availability. Play is first come, first served. Wednesday evening and Sunday morning sessions reserve Gym 3 for pickleball. See Hays Recreation pickleball details and the current open gym schedule.
• Municipal Park
  1st & Main Street, Hays, KS 67601
  The park has outdoor tennis and pickleball courts and is open from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. No recurring outdoor open play is published, so this is mainly an option for players bringing their own group. View Municipal Park details.

Getting Started

New players should start with weekday morning drop-in pickleball at the Hays Recreation Center. New players are welcome, groups range from casual play to regular games, and limited loaner paddles and balls are available. The program is for adults age 18 and older and runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon when gym space is available. Players seeking individual instruction can also use the Coaches section.

Pickleball Open Play in Hays

The Hays Recreation Center has recurring indoor drop-in play. Weekday sessions run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon when courts are available. Gym 3 is reserved for pickleball on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a $1 drop-in fee and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to noon for a $2 drop-in fee. Review the recurring sessions and use the open gym calendar for current court availability.

Visiting Hays and Looking for a Game?

If you are traveling alone, use a Hays Recreation Center drop-in session. Wednesday evening and Sunday morning are the clearest choices because Gym 3 is reserved for pickleball, and the weekday morning sessions usually have consistent groups. You can arrive without three partners. If you already have a group and want outdoor play, use the pickleball courts at Municipal Park.