Wheat Ridge Parks & Rec's own facility page lists 'Pickleball Courts' among the amenities of this pocket park (also has tennis courts, playground, pavilion). Tennis/pickleball courts here are shared dual-use per the department's site. Court count not specified on the official page.
Our picks from the pickleball buying guides — chosen editorially, never by the venue and never by spend.
Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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Beginner paddles · Best starter feel
JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Apel-Bacher Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Apel-Bacher Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Apel-Bacher Park is open to the public at no charge.
Apel-Bacher Park is located at W 45th Avenue and Vance Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.
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