Ypsilanti Township's official Parks page lists six outdoor pickleball courts at Ford Lake Park (the township's 'Signature Park,' 9075 S. Huron River Dr.), noting pickleball/tennis nets set up for the 2026 season. Discovered while researching the 'Ypsilanti Twp Community Center Park' lead — the same official page indicates the Community Center Park does NOT have pickleball, so only Ford Lake Park is drafted.
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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Ford Lake Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Ford Lake Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Ford Lake Park is open to the public at no charge.
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