Whether you’re a seasoned “kitchen” veteran or a newcomer looking to find out what all the racket is about, McHenry County’s pickleball offering continues to grow. The sport’s explosive growth has transformed our local parks and community centers into vibrant social hubs.
Many of our local park districts have been proactive in adding pickleball lines to existing tennis courts and even adding dedicated pickleball courts. And don’t let the Illinois winter (or a rainy spring day) stop your dinking. McHenry County has some indoor pickleball court options as well.
From dedicated outdoor courts to “eater-tainment” indoor venues, here is your definitive guide on where to play pickleball in McHenry County.
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Pickleball Courts Across McHenry County
We’ve pulled together a list of the pickleball courts that are available throughout McHenry County. This list includes both free and fee-based courts, as well as dedicated pickleball courts and multi-purpose courts, such as those combined with tennis courts or basketball courts. Fortunately, many of the courts are provided by the great parks and recs departments across the county, so most of the courts are free to use and open to the public.
Rather than detail the cost, number of courts available, whether it is possible or how to reserve a court, and other specifics, which may quickly become outdated, we’ve provided links for the court hosts.
We also anticipate that the number of courts in the area will continue to grow, and we’ll continue to update this guide as new information becomes available. Let us know if we missed any!
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Background & Overview
ve pulled together a list of the pickleball courts that are available throughout McHenry County. This list includes both free and fee-based courts, as well as dedicated pickleball courts and multi-purpose courts, such as those combined with tennis courts or basketball courts. Fortunately, many of the courts are provided by the great parks and recs departments across the county, so most of the courts are free to use and open to the public.
Rather than detail the cost, number of courts available, whether it is possible or how to reserve a court, and other specifics, which may quickly become outdated, we’ve provided links for the court hosts.
We also anticipate that the number of courts in the area will continue to grow, and we’ll continue to update this guide as new information become
It was invented by three dads from Bainbridge Island, in Washington state. Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum were looking for a fun way to keep their families entertained. They improvised with badminton and table tennis equipment, and thus, pickleball was born.
As for the name, the official story, according to Joan and Joel Pritchard, came from Joan, inspired by her experience rowing in “pickle boats” (crew boats with leftover or mismatched rowers), came up with the name “pickleball” as the new game was a mishmash of different sports.
Serves must be underhand and diagonally crosscourt, bouncing once in the opponent’s designated service zone. Players cannot volley (hit the ball in the air before it bounces) within the non-volley zone, called the Kitchen, which is an area extending 7 feet on both sides of the net.
The serve must be hit underhanded without striking the ground, must be served cross-court, clearing the net, and must bounce beyond the Kitchen, which is an area extending 7 feet on both sides of the net. The ball must not only strike the ground before the serve can be returned, but the serving team must also allow the ball to bounce once before returning it.
After that, either team can “volley,” return the ball without letting it bounce…as long as no part of them are touching a non-volley line or inside the Kitchen.
Of course, that’s a very general overview, so be sure to go over the official pickleball rules.
Only the serving team can score points and games are typically played to 11 points, with a win by 2 (winning team must be ahead by 2 points).
- Improved cardiovascular health and fitness levels.
- Increased hand-eye coordination and reflexes.
- A low-impact sport that reduces stress on joints.
- Social interaction and community engagement.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels
- Enhances balance, agility, and flexibility.
- Provides a fun and engaging way to exercise.
- Promotes strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Can be played indoors or outdoors.
- Opportunities for friendly competition and tournaments.
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Crystal Lake
Feinberg Park
Host: Crystal Lake Park District
Address: 701 Juniper Ln, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-0680
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Ken Bird Park
Host: Crystal Lake Park District
Address: Thomasville Ln & Nashville Ln, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-0680
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Racket Club
Host: The Racket Club by the Crystal Lake Park District
Address: 9101 S Rte 31, Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847-658-5688
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Sage YMCA
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Spoerl Park
Host: Crystal Lake Park District
Address: 7610 Pingree Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-0680
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Veteran Acres Park
Woodland Estates Park
Host: Crystal Lake Park District
Address: 180 Midlane Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-0680
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Wyndwood Park
Host: Crystal Lake Park District
Address: 4201 Wyndwood Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-0680
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Fox Lake
Lakefront Park
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Fox River Grove
Lions Park
Host: Village of Fox River Grove
Address: 102 Beachway Dr, Fox River Grove, IL 60021
Phone: 847-639-3170
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Huntley
Huntley Park District Rec Center
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Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center
Host: Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center
Address: 10450 Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL 60142
Phone: 815-444-2900
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Lake in the Hills
Leroy Guy Park
Host: Village of Lake in the Hills
Address: 201 Lakewood Road, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Phone: 840-960-7500
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Lakewood
Lakewood Meadows Park
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McHenry
Knox Park
Host: City of McHenry Parks & Recreation
Address: 330 Knox Drive, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-363-2160
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Petersen Park
Host: City of McHenry Parks & Recreation
Address: 4300 Petersen Park Rd, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-363-2160
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Richmond
Cotting Park
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Spring Grove
Pauline Pierce Park
Host: Village of Spring Grove
Address: 7302 Pierceshire Dr, Spring Grove, IL 60081
Phone: 815-675-6053
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Union
St. John’s Lutheran Church
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Wonder Lake
Meadow Park
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Woodstock
A.J. Olson Park
Host: Woodstock Recreation Department
Address: 115 W Greenwood Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-338-4363
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Bull Valley Golf Club
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Emricson Park
Host: Woodstock Recreation Department
Address: 900 W. South St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-338-4363
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Woodstock Recreation Center
Host: Woodstock Recreation Department
Address: 820 Lake Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-338-4363
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