OutdoorComing soon
Purdue RecWell Outdoor Pickleball Courts
18 outdoor courts · West Lafayette, IN
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS: Original 12 outdoor courts closed April 8, 2026 for new complex construction. New Purdue RecWell Pickleball & Tennis Complex (fully gift-funded) will include 18 pickleball courts, tennis courts, and sand volleyball; opening Fall 2026. Indoor courts remain available at The CoRec (RecWell membership required). Official announcement: recwell.purdue.edu.
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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Purdue RecWell Outdoor Pickleball Courts has 18 courts (new complex, opening Fall 2026).
Purdue RecWell Outdoor Pickleball Courts offers outdoor pickleball.
Yes — Purdue RecWell Outdoor Pickleball Courts is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
Daylight hours (court lights available until midnight)
Purdue RecWell Outdoor Pickleball Courts is located at 355 N. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907.
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