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Robert Crown Community Center
6 indoor courts · Evanston, IL
COURT COUNT DISCREPANCY: Record shows 3 courts; official cityofevanston.org/departments/prcs/facilities/robert_crown_center/pickleball_at_crown.php says "Six courts will be provided for play" (max 32 participants). Half-court rentals accommodate "up to 3 pickleball courts." Possible interpretation: 6 courts total when split, 3 half-courts. Drop-in: /person (Mon/Wed/Fri afternoons; Tue/Thu evenings). Contact: call 311 or (847) 448-4311. Staying NV until court count discrepancy resolved.
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JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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JOOLA Essentials
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Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Robert Crown Community Center has 3 indoor courts.
Robert Crown Community Center offers indoor pickleball.
$5/person drop-in
Yes — Robert Crown Community Center is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
Drop-in: Mon/Wed/Fri afternoons; Tue/Thu evenings (see cityofevanston.org/open-gym-schedule for specific times)
Robert Crown Community Center is located at 1801 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202.
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