Opened Fall 2024. Drury University athletic facility featuring 6 pickleball courts, basketball and tennis courts, and a pavilion grill/beverage area. Built by McConnell & Associates. Funded with support from O'Reilly family. Drury added co-ed pickleball team Fall 2024 — first college with an official coached pickleball team. Located north of Olin Library adjacent to Sunderland Field. Address 900 N. Benton Ave. is university main address; Panther Pad is on campus grounds. Access primarily for students/athletes; court count confirmed from 417mag (local primary source).
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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Drury University Panther Pad has 6 outdoor pickleball courts.
Drury University Panther Pad offers outdoor pickleball.
Drury University Panther Pad is a membership facility. Guest and drop-in policies vary by club — check with the venue before you go.
Drury University Panther Pad is located at 900 N. Benton Ave., Springfield, MO 65802.
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