About this club
Part of the University of Kentucky Johnson Recreation Center expansion project (~40,000 sq ft addition). Expansion also includes a 60-ft climbing wall, expanded weight room, sauna, cold plunge, outdoor lifting space, and multipurpose courts. Outdoor pickleball courts and tennis courts are part of the exterior improvements. Construction underway in 2026; expected completion Late Fall 2026 (December 2026 target). Open to UK students, faculty, staff, and Campus Recreation members. Court count not published.
The details
Top recommended pickleball gear
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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Is University of Kentucky Johnson Recreation Center Outdoor Pickleball Courts indoor or outdoor?+
University of Kentucky Johnson Recreation Center Outdoor Pickleball Courts offers outdoor pickleball.
Is University of Kentucky Johnson Recreation Center Outdoor Pickleball Courts open to the public?+
Yes — University of Kentucky Johnson Recreation Center Outdoor Pickleball Courts is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
Where is University of Kentucky Johnson Recreation Center Outdoor Pickleball Courts located?+
University of Kentucky Johnson Recreation Center Outdoor Pickleball Courts is located at 175 Frazee Ave, Lexington, KY 40506.