The Mecosta County Visitors Bureau (bigrapids.org) and Big Rapids Daily News both report the City of Big Rapids' "Play Big" master-plan project added pickleball courts (plus refurbished tennis courts, a basketball court, and an ADA kayak launch) to Hemlock Park. Note: the city Parks & Rec site (brpr. Court count not published.
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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Hemlock Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Hemlock Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Hemlock Park is open to the public at no charge.
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