Decatur Cresthaven Park

Court Details

About this court

Six dedicated outdoor pickleball courts make Cresthaven Park one of Decatur, IL's most active free-to-play destinations, open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM with lights that allow evening play to continue until the park closes at 10:00 PM. The courts carry a 4.4-star rating across 133 Google reviews, and players note they are well-kept and consistently in good condition — a reputation backed by community investment following pickleball's rising popularity in the area. Structured open-play sessions give regulars a reliable schedule: Monday, Friday, and Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM to noon, and Monday through Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. For days when weather doesn't cooperate, the local pickleball community has arranged indoor backup time at the Decatur YMCA on select afternoons and evenings. Those looking to connect with additional playing partners can find the active "Decatur, IL Area Pickleball" Facebook group, which coordinates games outside posted hours. Beyond the courts themselves, Cresthaven Park at 660 Arthur Ct. in the United States offers restrooms, a picnic area, walking trails, and kid-friendly amenities — reviewers highlight the clean, shaded grounds and multi-sport setup as draws for the whole family. For anyone seeking free public pickleball in Decatur with a dependable schedule and well-maintained dedicated courts, this park is a consistent choice.

Notes

Contact: Margaret Hickman Phone: 217-855-4608 Schedule: See COMMENT: below Fee: free Comment: These are outdoor courts (with lights for evening play), and can be played on until the park closes at 10 PM. Effective Monday - May 1, 2017 Playtimes: Mondays 9 am - 12 Noon - Cresthaven Park (open play) Fridays - 9 am - 12 Noon - Cresthaven Park (open play) Sundays 9 am - 12 Noon Cresthaven Park (open play) Monday through Thursday evenings 5 - 9 pm (open play - play may continue until park closes at 10 pm.) (We are able to play at the Decatur YMCA during inclement weather or high winds on Monday, Wednesday, Friday afternoons from 1-3 pm, Thursday evenings 7-9 pm, and Sunday mornings 9 am -12 Noon.) Please visit the "Decatur, IL Area Pickleball" Facebook page for more information and to search for local players interested in playing outside of the above posted times.