Pickleball in St. Marys, PA

St. Marys pickleball revolves around outdoor play at Benzinger Park and two indoor courts at the Boys and Girls Club. The St. Marys Pickleball Association runs a Monday evening open-play session, while Parks and Recreation has added clinics and a local summer tournament.

Where to Play Pickleball in St. Marys

Benzinger Park

133 Fleming Road, St. Marys, PA 15857. Three outdoor tennis courts carry the city's pickleball programming, including open play, clinics, and tournaments. The St. Marys Pickleball Association hosts all-ages, all-skill open play every Monday at 5:30 p.m. The 21-acre park also has parking, a pavilion, two playgrounds, sand volleyball, a multipurpose field, three softball fields, and a gaga ball pit. The shared tennis nets sit slightly above regulation pickleball height.

Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys

25 North St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857. Two indoor gym courts provide cold-weather play. Admission is $5 per person unless the player is a club member. The facility operates primarily as a youth center from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, so adult pickleball is scheduled around youth programming and rentals. Call 814-781-1910 for the next adult court block.

Memorial Park

456 Wolfel Avenue, St. Marys, PA 15857. Memorial Park has three outdoor tennis courts that can support casual pickleball on shared lines and nets. The 15-acre park also includes a pool, accessible playground, 10 restrooms, two pavilions, five baseball fields, and a rental building. Benzinger Park remains the stronger choice for joining organized play.

Pickleball Lessons in St. Marys

Parks and Recreation has offered a six-session beginner program at the Memorial Park Clubhouse, meeting Monday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. for $30. Benzinger Park also hosts outdoor instruction tied to the city program. For private coaching outside these sessions, use the Coaches section.

Leagues and Pickleball Events

The city-sponsored Pickleball Classic is played at Benzinger Park, beginning at 9:00 a.m. with a $35 entry fee. The St. Marys Pickleball Association's Monday 5:30 p.m. open play supplies the regular weekly match rotation. Association information is available at 814-594-6015, while city program registration is handled by Parks and Recreation at 814-781-1718 ext. 732.

Tips for Visiting Players

Use Benzinger Park on Monday at 5:30 p.m. to meet the established local group. Bring a paddle, outdoor balls, water, and a portable net if regulation net height matters on the shared tennis courts. In winter, the Boys and Girls Club provides two indoor courts for $5 when adult sessions are scheduled. Memorial Park is the best companion stop for families because it combines courts with a pool, accessible playground, restrooms, and pavilions.