Pop-up pickleball has arrived at the Summerfest grounds.
Free pickleball play is now available at the Aurora Pavilion at Henry Maier Festival Park from dawn to dusk through May 26.
Seasoned players and those just curious about the game are welcome to gather on a first-come, first-served basis at the covered outdoor space. Enter through the Mid Gate at Henry Maier Festival Park and head to the south entrance of the Pavilion. Players must bring their own paddle and balls.
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Free instructor-led classes, hosted by Pickleball Kingdom, Prolite Sports and Team Lammi, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on May 17 and 24 for all ages. Whether you’re looking to learn the basics or improve your game, all skill levels are welcome.
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“The addition of a pickleball pop-up experience reflects Milwaukee World Festival’s ongoing commitment to creating accessible opportunities for the greater Milwaukee community at Henry Maier Festival Park,” Milwaukee World Festival President and CEO Sarah Pancheri said in a statement. “We’re excited to activate the park beyond our major events and offer a new space for players to enjoy the game.”
Pickleball will continue at Henry Maier Festival Park this summer with the debut of the Dean’s Dip Pickleball Village on the north end of the festival grounds during the run of Summerfest from June 19–21, June 26–28 and July 3–5. The two courts at Dean’s Dip Pickleball Village will be open for play each day of the festival and feature:
- A celebrity pickleball tournament organized and run by Team Lammi, a Milwaukee sports marketing and event agency
- Clinics and demos with professional players
- Pickleball vendors including Centerline Athletics, Civile Lifestyle Apparel, Pickleball Kingdom, Prolite Sports, Triple Crown Sports and more.
