Columbus has gone all-in on pickleball. What began as a few tennis clubs modifying full-sized courts has quickly grown into dedicated pickleball facilities, professional tournaments, and a packed calendar of play. With Ohio weather being what it is—sunny one day, chilly the next—the city’s climate-controlled indoor courts keep matches going no matter what’s happening outside.


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Use this guide for some fast facts about each court.  

🎾 Tennis courts available 

🏓 Pickleball courts available 

🆕 Good for new players 

💥 Additional amenities 
 

The Main Event: Dedicated Pickleball Facilities in Columbus

 

Pickle & Chill 🏓🆕💥 

15 minutes from downtown // 800 W. Henderson Rd, Columbus
12 indoor + 10 outdoor courts

This is the home court of Major League Pickleball’s Columbus Sliders, hosting several MLP matches over the years. And since 2024, it's also been home to the APP Women’s Open. You’ll find free paddle rentals, PPR-certified instructors who know what they’re doing, and Ray’s Bar for those post-match conversations about why your third-shot drop keeps finding the net!
 

Match Point 🏓🆕💥

20 minutes from downtown // 350 McCormick Blvd, Columbus
38 Indoor Courts

Columbus' newest pickleball facility, Match Point has more than three dozen courts, all with HD instant replay. They offer league play five nights a week in a variety of formats and levels as well as coaching from beginners to advanced. Check out memberships if you're looking to become a regular. Beyond the primiary focus on pickleball, they also are home to five golf simulators, 20 table tennis tables and badminton courts. In Fall 2026, they'll host a an event on the Champion Series Pickleball tour (40+ league).
 

Paddle Taps Pickleball Club  🏓🆕💥 

25 minutes from downtown // 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd, Worthington
17 indoor courts

This 57,000-square-foot facility packs in a serious number of courts, along with a full restaurant and a pro shop stocked with all the gear you’ll need. There’s also a flexible space for corporate events, perfect for team-building. Each court is individually fenced, so stray shots stay put instead of drifting a few courts over, and official DUPR tournaments run regularly if you’re in the mood to compete.

 

Pickle Shack 🏓🆕💥 

40 minutes from downtown // 3218 US Hwy 42 South, Delaware
10 indoor courts

As the only pickleball facility in town that’s open 24 hours, Pickle Shack lets you play on your own schedule. PlaySight video on every court captures every rally (including those questionable line calls!) from multiple angles, and their on-site TieBreakers Bar is perfect for post-game drinks. As of 2026, their head pro, Ross Whittaker, plays for the MLP Columbus Sliders, so you might pick up a useful tip between games!

 

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The Best of Both Worlds: Combined Tennis and Pickleball Facilities in Columbus
 

Olympic Indoor Tennis Club  🎾🏓🆕💥 

15 minutes from downtown // 3480 Indianola Ave, Columbus
10 tennis courts +14 pickleball courts

This club runs Columbus’s largest singles tennis league and has Playmate iSmash ball machines available for solo practice. You can jump into their tennis schedule, challenge friends on the pickleball courts, or split your time between both!

 

Elysium Tennis 🎾🏓🆕💥 

25 minutes from downtown // 7637C Commerce Place, Plain City
8 tennis courts + 16 pickleball courts

This indoor tennis and pickleball facility features Dynacushion courts that are easier on your knees. It also offers “platform tennis” with heated huts (essentially, tennis in a screened court with built-in warmth)—a very Ohio way to keep matches going no matter the weather!

 

Scarborough East Tennis Club 🎾🏓🆕 

20 minutes from downtown // 5641 Alshire Rd, Columbus
8 tennis courts + 17 pickleball courts

This Columbus tennis club has been active for more than 50 years, so they’ve seen trends come and go. Each court is equipped with PlaySight video, and its 40-foot ceilings give you enough space to hit a proper lob without worrying about anything overhead.

 

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 offers five outdoor hard courts that are covered by a dome in the winter, making it a great option of year-round play. With junior clinics ranging from Pre-K to high school, even your youngest athletes can get in on the action. Plus, adults can choose from a variety of clinics and leagues for match play options that suit every experience level. The New Albany Tennis Center is a great option for junior athletes who are dedicated to advancing within the sport. In addition to clinics for kids and adults, New Albany Tennis Center has developed over 2,000 local junior players, 17 OHSAA State Champions, six Ohio State Buckeyes, three players ranked #1 Division I and seven players with ATP/WTA world rankings.  

 

Wickertree Tennis Club 🎾🏓🆕

20 minutes from downtown // 5760 Maple Canyon Ave, Columbus 
8 tennis courts + 8 pickleball courts

For more than 30 years, this club has been part of the central Ohio tennis scene, with Dynacushion courts, weekend social leagues, and public programs that range from kids’ clinics and camps to adult play, beginner lessons, and more.