Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board outdoor tennis courts with pickleball lines near Minnehaha Parkway. Public access. Players may borrow nets from nearby recreation centers or bring their own. Free public access. 2026-06-11: Official MPRB pickleball page (minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/pickleball/) confirms location: "Bloomington Ave S and 50th Street E (near Minnehaha Pkwy)." Phone added: (612) 230-6400 (MPRB general line — outdoor courts, no dedicated facility phone). Court count not specified — absent precedent.
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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Free
Yes — Bloomington Avenue Pickleball Courts is open to the public at no charge.
6:00 AM–midnight (park hours; outdoor; seasonal)
Bloomington Avenue Pickleball Courts is located at Bloomington Ave S & 50th Street E, Minneapolis, MN 55417.
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