Pickleball Courts in Champaign, IL

Playing pickleball in Champaign

We list 8 pickleball venues in Champaign, IL. The 3 that publish a court count add up to 17 courts, so the real total is higher — we don't estimate the 5 we haven't confirmed. The largest single site is John Street Pickleball Courts with 8 courts, followed by Hessel Park Pickleball Courts (6).

On access, 6 are free public courts, 1 is pay-to-play and 1 is a membership club. The biggest free option is John Street Pickleball Courts at 8 courts.

2 venues have courts under a roof, and 6 are outdoor-only.

Where to start

• John Street Pickleball Courts — Free to play — 8 courts, no membership.
• Leonhard Recreation Center Pickleball — Indoor play when the weather turns — 3 courts inside.
• Hessel Park Pickleball Courts — One of the biggest sites in Champaign — 6 courts, so open play rarely stalls.

What we've confirmed

3 of 8 have a confirmed court count, 2 publish hours and 2 publish pricing. 3 of these listings have been confirmed first-party against the venue's own website or Google Business Profile; the rest are sourced leads we're still working through. Most recent check in Champaign: 2026-07-08.