Bartlett Park District official location page (lead name 'Apple Orchard West') confirms the park was renamed Rita K. Fletcher Park (formerly Apple Orchard West) at 696 W. Stearns Road and features '2 Pickleball Courts' (outdoor). District bid docs reference an Apple Orchard West pickleball/basketball court project. Count (2) noted but left null pending verification.
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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Rita K. Fletcher Park (formerly Apple Orchard West) offers outdoor pickleball.
Rita K. Fletcher Park (formerly Apple Orchard West) is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Rita K. Fletcher Park (formerly Apple Orchard West) is open to the public at no charge.
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