Columbus has embraced pickleball fast. Tennis clubs that once modified full-sized courts for casual games share the scene with dedicated pickleball facilities, pro tournaments and a packed calendar of open play. Central Ohio's weather swings from sunny to cold within a day, so climate-controlled courts keep matches running year-round.
This guide covers the top pickleball courts in Columbus, Ohio, split into two categories: dedicated facilities built around pickleball, and multi-sport clubs that split space between tennis and pickleball. Both deliver reliable indoor pickleball in Columbus, Ohio, no matter the forecast.
Fast Fact Guide
Use this guide for quick facts about each venue.
🎾 Tennis courts available
🏓 Pickleball courts available
🆕 Good for new players
💥 Additional amenities
Dedicated Indoor Pickleball Facilities in Columbus
These four venues build their entire operation around pickleball, from court layout to pro shop inventory.
Pickle & Chill 🏓🆕💥
15 minutes from downtown // 800 W. Henderson Rd, Columbus
12 indoor + 10 outdoor courts
Pickle & Chill is the home court of Major League Pickleball's Columbus Sliders and has hosted several MLP matches, plus the APP Women's Open since 2024. Free paddle rentals, PPR-certified instructors and Ray's Bar round out a solid setup for first-time players.
Match Point 🏓🆕💥
20 minutes from downtown // 350 McCormick Blvd, Columbus
38 Indoor Courts
Match Point, Columbus' newest pickleball facility, packs in more than three dozen courts, all outfitted with HD instant replay. It runs league play five nights a week across multiple formats and levels, plus coaching from beginners to advanced. The building also holds five golf simulators, 20 table tennis tables and badminton courts, and it's set to host a Champion Series Pickleball tour stop for the 40-plus league in fall 2026.
Paddle Taps Pickleball Club 🏓🆕💥
25 minutes from downtown // 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd, Worthington
17 indoor courts
This 57,000-square-foot facility fits in a serious number of courts alongside a full restaurant, a pro shop and a flexible event space for corporate outings. Each court is individually fenced, so stray shots stay put, and official DUPR tournaments run regularly for players looking to compete.
Pickle Shack 🏓🆕💥
40 minutes from downtown // 3218 US Hwy 42 South, Delaware
10 indoor courts
Pickle Shack is the only pickleball facility in the area open 24 hours, so play fits your schedule. PlaySight video on every court captures each rally, including the line calls worth a second look, and the on-site TieBreakers Bar covers post-game drinks. Head pro Ross Whittaker plays for the MLP Columbus Sliders, so a useful tip might come free between games.
Indoor Tennis Courts in Columbus
These five clubs pair indoor tennis with pickleball, lessons and junior programs for year-round access under one roof.
Olympic Indoor Tennis Club 🎾🏓🆕💥
15 minutes from downtown // 3480 Indianola Ave, Columbus
10 tennis courts +14 pickleball courts
Olympic Indoor Tennis Club runs Columbus' largest singles tennis league and keeps Playmate iSmash ball machines on hand for solo practice, on top of its pickleball courts.
Elysium Tennis 🎾🏓🆕💥
25 minutes from downtown // 7637C Commerce Place, Plain City
8 tennis courts + 28 pickleball courts
Elysium Tennis uses Dynacushion courts designed to be easier on the knees and offers platform tennis with heated huts, essentially tennis in a screened enclosure built for Ohio winters.
Scarborough East Tennis Club 🎾🏓🆕
20 minutes from downtown // 5641 Alshire Rd, Columbus
8 tennis courts + 17 pickleball courts
Scarborough East Tennis Club has run for more than 50 years. Every court is equipped with PlaySight video, and 40-foot ceilings leave plenty of room for a full lob.
New Albany Tennis Center 🎾🏓🆕
25 minutes from downtown // 5600 Thompson Park, New Albany
5 tennis courts
Directed by Paul Kobelt, USPTA, USTA High Performance Specialist, New Albany Tennis Center covers five outdoor hard courts under a winter dome for year-round play. Junior clinics run from pre-K through high school, and adults can pick from clinics and leagues across experience levels.
Wickertree Tennis Club 🎾🏓🆕
20 minutes from downtown // 5760 Maple Canyon Ave, Columbus
8 tennis courts + 8 pickleball courts
For more than 30 years, Wickertree Tennis Club has been part of the central Ohio tennis scene, with Dynacushion courts, weekend social leagues, and public programs spanning kids' clinics and camps, adult play, and beginner lessons.
Indoor Pickleball for Beginners, Leagues and Open Play
Every dedicated facility helps beginners start from zero. Pickle & Chill runs a Beginner Open Play 2.0-2.4 session for players who’ve finished its Intro to Pickleball class, and Paddle Taps supplies loaner paddles and balls for first-timers.
For structured competition, Match Point's league divisions run DUPR-friendly from 2.5 up through 4.5-plus, including a busy Ladies League. Scarborough East runs a four-week beginner series for $59, with a friend free, plus a weekly ladder league that moves winners up and losers down, priced at $7 for members and $10 for non-members. Pickle Shack skips memberships altogether: book online, get a door code, and walk in whenever the schedule allows. See the pickleball page for more on where the sport is headed.
Indoor Tennis Options for Year-Round Play
Getting started indoors doesn't require a big commitment. Olympic’s Skills N Drills classes cap at six students and run 12 weeks with no membership required, while Elysium offers a shorter on-ramp with Learn Tennis Now, six lessons over three weeks built for adults easing back into the game.
New Albany's program carries deeper credentials, too: it's the only IMG/Bollettieri Tennis Academy affiliate club in central Ohio, run by director Paul Kobelt, formerly IMG's academy director in Paris. Wickertree tiers junior programs by age, from Orange Ball for 8- to 10-year-olds up through Varsity Club for high schoolers eyeing college tennis. Check the tennis page for more on lessons, clinics and league formats.
Convenient Courts for Tournament Visitors and Active Travelers
A few logistics matter for a short visit. Pickle Shack's app issues a door code, so there's no front desk to coordinate with. Match Point and Scarborough East both stay open until 9 or 10 p.m. most weeknights, useful when a tournament schedule leaves only evenings free.
Check current events in Columbus before booking, since tournament schedules can affect court availability.
Plan Your Columbus Sports Trip
Indoor courts are one piece of a bigger sports-travel picture. Round out a trip with fan experience resources for restaurants and hotels, or check facility details for larger tournament venues.
FAQs: Top Indoor Tennis and Pickleball Courts
Where can I play indoor pickleball in Columbus, Ohio? Dedicated facilities include Pickle & Chill, Match Point, Paddle Taps and Pickle Shack. Combined clubs such as Olympic, Elysium, Scarborough East and Wickertree also offer indoor pickleball courts.
Are there indoor tennis courts in Columbus, Ohio, open to the public? Yes. Olympic Indoor Tennis Club, Elysium Tennis, Scarborough East, New Albany and Wickertree all offer public-access lessons, clinics and leagues.
Which Columbus pickleball facilities offer leagues or open play? Match Point runs leagues five nights a week, Olympic hosts Columbus' largest singles tennis league, Scarborough East runs a weekly ladder league, and Wickertree offers weekend social leagues. Pickle & Chill and Pickle Shack both support open play and competitive formats.
What are the best indoor pickleball courts near downtown Columbus? Pickle & Chill and Olympic sit about 15 minutes from downtown, the closest options for visitors near the city center.
