Traverse City Senior Center

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About this court

Five outdoor pickleball courts in good condition await players at Traverse City's Senior Center in MI, where three dually striped tennis courts are converted using portable nets to accommodate all five courts. Rated 4.6 across 59 Google reviews, the facility at 801 East Front St. draws consistent praise for its welcoming atmosphere and well-organized programming. Courts are open to the public daily from 1 p.m. to dusk and on weekends, making access broadly available; however, portable nets beyond the two permanent setups are only on hand during business hours, Monday through Friday until 5 p.m. The Senior Center Network runs a structured pickleball league that generally kicks off in June, playing up to three days per week — Tuesday and Thursday with two session blocks from 8 a.m. to noon, and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Lessons are offered throughout the season, and the league tag reflects an ongoing commitment to player development. Season membership is $10, while occasional walk-on players can participate for a $5 fee based on availability. For league inquiries, players can reach Lori Wells at 231-922-4911 or visit grandtraverse.org/scn. Visitors consistently mention a friendly, active environment and a facility that feels well-managed and community-focused. The public access model, combined with organized league play, lessons, and a modest seasonal fee, positions this Traverse City, MI location as a practical destination for pickleball players at a range of experience levels.

Notes

Contact: Lori Wells Phone: 231-922-4911 Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 8 - 10 a.m. & 10 - 12 p.m., Fridays, 10:30 - 12 p.m. * See comments below. Fee: Senior Center memberships, $10 fee for the season. Occasional walk on based on availability - $5 Comment: The City of Traverse City has three tennis courts at the Senior Center Network at 801 E. Front Street, Traverse City that are dually striped for pickleball, portable nets are needed for two of the courts for a total of 5 courts. These courts are open to the public daily from 1 p.m. to dusk and weekends. Additional nets are only available during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, until 5 p.m. Players wishing to join the Senior Center Network pickleball league are welcome to inquire for the details. The league generally plays up to three days a week from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. beginning in June, offering lessons throughout the season as well. For league play portable nets are used to convert the courts into five pickleball courts. Details regarding the program are available at grandtraverse.org/scn or players can call the Senior Center at 231-922-4911. Lori S. Wells, SDC