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Pickleball General Information- McGrath Courts



Pickleball


NEWTON PARKS, RECEATION AND CULTURE- PICKLEBALL
McGrath Courts- 1600 Washington Street


Pickleball Season May 1st- Oct 31st
 
Courts are permitted for Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture programs and lessons. Punch cards required for drop-in play.  Registration required for lessons.  Visit www.newtonmarec.com to learn more. Please note this sign reflects only Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture permitted program. Other programs may be permitted for the courts and will display a permit number.   Please call with questions 617-796-1506

Drop In Play- Staff On Site
Mon- Wed Nights 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tues-Thurs Mornings 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday Mornings 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Lessons- Must Register
Mon- Wed Mornings 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Thursday afternoons 3:30- 6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.


Public Walk On Play
 Mondays & Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to dusk
Thursdays 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to dusk
Fridays and Sundays all day
Saturdays 11:30 p.m. to dusk

   It is best to sign up for weekly updates.  Please email nscammon@newtonma.gov

We look forward to seeing you on the courts! 


 
 


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PUNCH CARDS
You Need a Punch Card to Play ( $5 per play)  It is $5 to enter the courts to play and cash is not accepted. Punch cards are $25 for five plays or $50 for 10 plays. Lost/Stolen cards are not replaced or refunded.  We only accept cash or checks. If using cash, please bring the exact amount.  Petty cash, to make change is not available at the office.

There are three ways to get your punch card.

1. Pickleball punch cards are available atParks Recreation & Culture Dept.
246 Dudley Road, between 8:30- 5PM

2.  Mail in a check with a note and we will mail the punch card back to you

3. Punch cards are sold at the farmers market ( Currently Closed) 




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Outdoor Pickleball Playtime at Auburndale Cove
  • Auburndale Cove
  • West Pine St, 02466
  • Pickleball Playtime is a Newton Parks and Recreation program that is a self- led by participants. 
  • Play times are seven days per week,9:30- 11:30 a.m.  Year-round weather permitting. 
  • PLEASE do not shovel the courts or use a snow blower on the courts, this could damage the courts.  Thank-you
  • Quarterly registration is required.  Newton residents pay $20 per seasonal quarter, non- residents pay $25.  Please keep your paid receipt with you.  The fees directly support court maintenance for this program.
  • Players bring, set up and break down their own nets. 
  • Step One: Register and pay with Newton Parks and Recreation
    www.newtonmarec.com
    Step Two: coordinate your play day and time at-
    www.playtimescheduler.com
  • Contact Nancy Scammon, 617-796-1506, nscammon@newtonma.gov



Where are the outdoor courts? 
The City maintains 12 lined Pickleball courts in Newton. 
 There are 6 outdoor courts located at McGrath, located at 1600 Washington Street. ( 2 nets left out) 
  There are 4 courts located at the Cove in Auburndale, West Pine Street. ( 1 net left out) 
There are 2 courts located at Pelligrini Park, located at 11 Hawthorn Street. 

Players must provide their own rackets and balls. 

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Lessons
We offer lessons throughout the year, both indoors and outdoors. The best way to say in touch when lessons are ready is to add your name to our Pickleball lesson distribution list. Please call 617-796-1506 or email nscammon@newtonma.gov


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