Old School Lives is a nonprofit community hub in a repurposed 1920s school building. A WDIO news feature ("Old School Lives is Cotton's community hub") describes people playing pickleball in the gym, and the nonprofit's own "Fit & Friendly" page lists pickleball drop-in and membership pricing.
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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Old School Lives Pickleball offers indoor pickleball.
$5 per gym use/pickleball session (drop-in); membership options up to $440/year family
Yes — Old School Lives Pickleball is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
Mon 10am-3pm; Wed-Sat 10am-3pm (closed Tue & Sun)
Old School Lives Pickleball is located at 9165 Highway 53, Cotton, MN 55724.
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