William E. Macken Park

Court Details

About this court

Set across 60 acres in North Kansas City, MO, William E. Macken Park offers pickleball on 6 tennis courts that have recently been renovated and repainted with dual-use pickleball lines — making it a practical option for players seeking free, public court time. Located at 1002 Clark Ferguson Drive, the park is open daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM, providing a wide window for early-morning or evening play. According to North Kansas City Parks & Recreation staff, park attendants may be willing to lower nets to pickleball height, though players should be aware this has not been independently confirmed. With a 4.6-star rating drawn from more than 2,100 Google reviews, the park has built a strong reputation among a broad range of users. Players note the courts sit within a well-kept, multi-sport environment that also includes baseball diamonds, basketball, soccer, and a paved walking trail. Visitors frequently mention the clean restrooms, generous parking, and a safe, family-oriented atmosphere. Beyond the courts, William E. Macken Park is fully ADA accessible and tagged as dog friendly, kid friendly, and picnic-area equipped — details that make it a practical choice for players bringing family along. The park's free-to-play, public access model, combined with its long daily hours across all seven days, positions it as a versatile destination for both casual rallies and regular social play in the North Kansas City, Missouri area.

Notes

All 6 tennis courts have recently been renovated and painted with pickleball lines for dual use. In a phone call, North Kansas City Parks & Rec staff indicated that park attendants would be happy to lower the net to pickleball height (this assertion is untested).