Are you one of the thousands of Pickleball players all along the North Shore who dream about being able to play year-round, close to home? Well, we have some very exciting news for you!

The Park District of Highland Park has announced the development of the largest indoor pickleball and padel facility on the North Shore: Club Pickle & Padel. The brand-new domed facility at 2205 Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park will feature 10 pickleball courts and 4 padel courts.  

In keeping with the character of the Park District, Club Pickle & Padel will be an extraordinary destination where residents and players of all ages and abilities feel welcome. This new facility has been designed to create an inclusive hub with state-of-the-art amenities, where pickleball and padel enthusiasts, as well as curious newcomers, can gather, meet, compete, and learn to play the world’s fastest-growing sports. 

The Club design focuses on the details that make a big difference to players: the court layout, the colors, the lighting—they all impact the way the facility will feel and will deliver an exceptional experience for all skill levels. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to get involved with fun, healthy games—both pickleball and padel—that they can learn quickly and play for life! 

What is padel you may ask? It is one of the fastest-growing racquet sports in the world. Originating in Mexico, padel is a cross between tennis and squash. Club Pickle & Padel will be one of the only indoor facilities in Illinois offering padel courts.

The Park District has set an ambitious goal of opening this new community-oriented facility just in time to escape the cold winter and get into the heated 50,000 sq. ft. facility with enough courts to accommodate the high demand for year-round pickleball and entice newcomers to try Padel on the North Shore’s first constructed courts. Players will be able to escape the elements of inclement weather in the comfort of this spacious facility that is roughly 60 ft. tall and includes a skylight across the top. 

Fundraising:  A Community-Driven Effort

A significant portion of this $4.2 million dollar project is being funded by a generous donation from Highland Park native, Ron Saslow, with additional funds coming from the Parks Foundation of Highland Park, individual and business donors, sponsors, and the Park District.  

We need $1.2 million to reach our goal.  Become a Charter Member or a Sponsor today and help us make this project a smashing success!

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Nik Lapin at nlapin@pdhp.org or 847.971.0718

Make a Donation

Donations under $5,000 will be recognized on our donor wall. For information on becoming a Charter Member with donations of $5,000 or more, see details below under Charter Memberships.

Join us as a Charter Member at the brand-new Club Pickle & Padel! Whether you’re passionate about pickleball or padel, our exclusive Charter Memberships offer unmatched benefits.

$20,000 Gold Level

• Premier Membership*
  • Choose from:
    • 3-year for one individual
    • 2-year for one couple
    • 1-year for a family up to 5 (includes immediate family members 
      living at the same address) 
• $500 value branded recognition gift
• Gold personalized paddle on donor wall
• Charter member-only events, tournaments, specials, and more 

$10,000 Silver Level

• Premier Membership*
  • Choose from:
    • 2-year for one individual
    • 1-year for one couple
• $250 value branded recognition gift
• Silver personalized paddle on donor wall 
• Charter member-only events, tournaments, specials, and more 

$5,000 Bronze Level

• Premier Membership*
  • 1-year for one individual 
• $100 value branded recognition gift
• Bronze personalized paddle on donor wall
• Charter member-only events, tournaments, specials, and more 

*Premier Memberships include free court time, outdoor reservations at Danny Cunniff for your group, priority choice for one annual PCT day/time slot, 10-day advance court reservations, reduced rates on programs and lessons, 48-hour early registration, Loyalty Program, free drop-in play, and 5 free guest passes for PCT.

• Individual (18 & over): $149/mo
• Senior (65 & over): $127/mo

We welcome residents to be part of bringing this new pickleball and padel facility to life!  If you are interested in contributing to the success of this important project, donate today. All donors will be given permanent recognition at the new facility.