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Grant Park Pickleball Courts
16 outdoor courts · Chicago, IL
Chicago Park District complex in Grant Park with 16 outdoor courts and lighting for nighttime play. South Grant Park, between Roosevelt and the Museum Campus on the lakefront.
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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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Grant Park Pickleball Courts has 16 outdoor lighted courts.
Grant Park Pickleball Courts offers outdoor pickleball.
Free (Chicago Park District public courts, first-come first-served)
Yes — Grant Park Pickleball Courts is open to the public at no charge.
Open daily; lighted for evening play — outdoor courts operate during park hours (dawn to ~11pm with lighting per CPD)
Grant Park Pickleball Courts is located at 820 S. Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60602.
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