Guide to Pickleball in Milwaukee’s North Shore and Beyond
Pickleball keeps getting bigger around Milwaukee’s North Shore — and the choices are getting better, too.
Families and players can now choose from neighborhood courts in Whitefish Bay, Bayside, Brown Deer, Shorewood, Glendale, Mequon and Thiensville; organized recreation programs; private clubs; and an expanding collection of dedicated indoor pickleball facilities across southeastern Wisconsin.
And beginning October 1, 2026, there is another option worth putting on the radar: The Serve at Kohler, a new year-round racquet sports destination with six indoor pickleball courts. Following the grand opening, The Serve will also host dedicated group retreats, kicking off witha destination Pickleball Retreat November 6-8, 2026
Whether you’re looking for a free outdoor court, indoor winter play, organized open play, lessons or even a pickleball weekend getaway, this guide can help you find the right spot.
You can also explore our guide to pickleball lessons and instructors or check out our Ten Mile Park pickleball court guide.
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Before you go: Public courts can have restricted hours, reservations or league blocks. Indoor recreation play follows a schedule; clubs may require membership, a pass or a booking. Check the linked source for current access, fees and age rules.
Sources checked September 18, 2026, prioritizing official municipal, school, recreation and facility sources where available. Pins show approximate facility locations, not guaranteed entrances. This is a broad regional directory, not live court availability or an exhaustive inventory of private courts. Proposed courts and private residential amenities are excluded until an active facility can be confirmed.
Plan your visit: Ten Mile Park court rentals · North Shore pickleball guide · Lessons and instructors
Pickleball Courts in Milwaukee’s North Shore
The North Shore now has a mix of public outdoor courts, school-based recreation facilities, private clubs and indoor options.
Shorewood Pickleball
Shorewood offers both seasonal outdoor pickleball and organized indoor play.
Atwater Elementary School Courts
The outdoor courts at Atwater Elementary School, 2100 E. Capitol Drive, are used for pickleball programming during the warmer months.
Shorewood Recreation’s organized outdoor open-play program has wrapped up for the 2026 season, but the courts remain one of the village’s primary pickleball locations.
Check the Shorewood Recreation sports information page for current programming and access information.
Shorewood High School Arena Gym
Indoor pickleball returns to the Shorewood High School Arena Gym during the fall and winter.
For fall 2026, Shorewood Recreation lists Saturday and Sunday community open-play sessions. Players use an eight-punch pickleball pass, and balls are provided.
Because dates can shift around school events and holidays, check the current Shorewood Recreation schedule before heading out.
Whitefish Bay Pickleball
Klode Park
Klode Park, 5960 N. Lake Drive, remains one of the best-known outdoor pickleball locations on the North Shore.
The park has four pickleball courts along with a playground, beach access, picnic areas and other recreation amenities.
Whitefish Bay adopted specific pickleball hours beginning in 2026, including days when pickleball is not permitted.
Because the Village’s online facility information and adopted ordinance currently show inconsistent winter-hour information, check the official Klode Park page before planning a visit later in the season.
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Boulevard, is one of the North Shore’s most useful indoor options.
The JCC has two regulation-size indoor pickleball courts in the Marcus Gym, plus seasonal outdoor courts on the Karl Community Campus.
Programming includes drop-in play and instruction for players age 14 and older. Members can participate as part of membership, while community players can purchase a Play Pass.
See the JCC pickleball schedule and program details.
Fox Point, Bayside and Glendale Pickleball
Nicolet High School Tennis & Pickleball Courts
The Nicolet High School complex at 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Road serves families from Fox Point, Bayside, Glendale and the surrounding area.
The upper complex has seven tennis courts that can also accommodate up to 14 pickleball courts with portable nets.
Public access is generally available outside school and recreation use.
Check the Nicolet Recreation tennis and pickleball page before visiting.
Ellsworth Park in Bayside
Ellsworth Park has become one of the stronger public pickleball options in the North Shore.
The park includes dedicated courts with nets provided, and court reservations are available for both residents and visitors.
See Bayside park and recreation facility information.
The Town Club
The Town Club in Fox Point offers out
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