Pickleball Courts in McHenry County Guide

Ready to get in on the fastest-growing sport around? We’re talking about pickleball, of course! Whether you’re a seasoned “pickler” or just curious to try out this addictive paddle sport, you’re in luck – McHenry County is serving up more and more fantastic places to play. We launched this guide in 2024 and have already made several additions with new courts being installed and existing tennis courts being converted or retrofitted to serve as pickleball courts.

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Pickleball, What the Heck Is It?

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It’s played on a court similar to a doubles badminton court, typically on a court that is 20 feet wide and 44 feet long. There aren’t a lot of doubles badminton courts around, so what this means in practice is either a dedicated pickleball court, or more likely, a tennis court (27 feet wide by 78 feet long) that has been marked up to also be used as a pickleball court.

It’s important to note that while the net is positioned at the center of the court, like tennis, a pickleball net is 36 inches high at the sidelines and 34 inches high in the middle. In contrast, a tennis net is taller, measuring 42 inches high at the sidelines and 36 inches high in the center.

Pickleball is played with a paddle and a plastic perforated ball, similar but not the same as a wiffle ball. It can be played both indoors and outdoors, as well as by singles or doubles. The objective is to hit the ball over the net and land it within the boundaries of the opposing side.

Pickleball has experienced a surge in popularity, with increased professional opportunities, advancements in equipment, community growth, and inclusion in various institutions. These trends and developments have contributed to the widespread appeal and continued growth of the sport. Much of the growth of this sport though has come from the social aspects as it provides a great way to meet and interact with fellow picklers.

We hope the information in this guide will help you along your pickleball journey, whether you consider yourself a newbie or a pickler!

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. We’d also appreciate your help as well!

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Algonquin

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Crystal Lake

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Fox Lake

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Fox River Grove

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Huntley

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Lake in the Hills

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Lakewood

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McHenry

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Richmond

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Union

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Wonder Lake

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Woodstock

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