Oyster Bay Town Councilman Lou Imbroto and the Town Board today announced the pickleball pickup game schedule across multiple parks for this summer. With eight sessions scheduled throughout the week, residents of all ages and skill levels are invited to play this growing sport in a casual environment without a formal instructor. Pickleball, a blend of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, provides a fun and social way to stay active.

 

“Engaging in recreational activities like pickleball not only promotes physical health but also fosters a sense of community. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for residents of all ages to come together, have fun, and stay active. This fun sport has gained in popularity throughout our Town and we’re thrilled to see our parks filled with energy and camaraderie as more residents give it a try,” Councilman Imbroto said.

Beginning on Monday, July 1, 2024, Hicksville Athletic Center will host Pickleball Pickup Session 1 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM. Meanwhile, Lenox Avenue Park in Bethpage will kick off Pickleball Session 2 on Tuesday, July 2, running every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Another opportunity to play arises with Pickleball Session 3, also starting on July 1, taking place at Lenox Avenue Park every Monday and Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Garrick Williams Park in Massapequa will open its courts for Pickleball Session 4 on Wednesday, July 3, and will continue every Wednesday and Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

 

Garrick Williams Park will host Pickleball Session 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, starting on July 2. This schedule extends to Pickleball Session 6, taking place at the same location every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, starting on July 3. Centre Island Beach in Bayville will be the venue for Pickleball Session 7, commencing on July 2, with games scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Finally, Pickleball Session 8 will take place at Centre Island Beach, starting on July 1, with games scheduled every Monday and Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. These sessions offer residents ample opportunities to enjoy the sport of pickleball across various locations the town.

 

Registration takes place online at: www.oysterbaytown.com/portal. Residents can register beginning Monday, May 13 at 5 PM and must upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and a valid identification card such as a driver’s license. The resident fee is $75. Non-Residents can register beginning Monday, May 20 at 9 AM, and the fee is $100. Rackets are not provided. Registration is First-Come, First-Served.

 

For more information, please call  (516) 797-7945.