Chicago Park District park (McKinley Park neighborhood) with outdoor hard courts striped for pickleball; a 2023-24 CPD 'Pickleball Mania' project added dedicated courts near 37th St. Exact current court count not confirmed first-party; left null.
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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McKinley (William) Park offers outdoor pickleball.
McKinley (William) Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — McKinley (William) Park is open to the public at no charge.
McKinley (William) Park is located at 2210 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609.
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