Freeport Park District's own site confirms 'tennis and pickleball courts' at Krape Park, a large wooded park with a waterfall, carousel and disc golf course. Court count not specified on-site; a public bid for pickleball/tennis court reconstruction was also posted by the district (BidNet), suggesting recent or planned upgrades.
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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Krape Park offers outdoor pickleball.
free
Yes — Krape Park is open to the public at no charge.
Krape Park is located at 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport, IL 61032.
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