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The Marcus Lewis Tennis Center

pickleball

What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes. 

It is a game for players of all ages and skill levels.  It can also be a challenging, fast-paced, and competitive game for more experienced players. 

How to Play

Rules for pickleball are simple, making it a great introductory sport.  It can be played either singles or doubles, though doubles is most common. 

Read more on the rules of pickleball. 


Our Programs

We offer cost-effective clinics  for all ages and levels. 

See our Pickleball Programs for our newest lineup. 

Pickleball Programs

Adult Pickleball Clinics

We offer cost-effective clinics  for all ages and levels. 

See our Pickleball Programs for our newest lineup.  Learn more about pickleball levels.

Please note that Interim Memberships are for tennis only. A membership will NOT be required to participate in our pickleball programs. 

See our Pickleball Schedule
Pickleball Clinics available through Acton Rec and Boxborough Rec

Satellite Pickleball Clinics

Acton Recreation 

In addition to Tennis, Acton Rec now offers Pickleball Clinics. 


Boxborough Recreation

We are excited to announce new Junior & Adult Pickleball Clinics are now available through Boxborough Rec. 

Pickleball Schedule

Satellite Pickleball Clinics - Sudbury

Sudbury Recreation 

We are excited to announce Pickleball Clinics are now available through Sudbury Rec


Fairbank Community Center

40 Fairbank Road 

Learn more and sign up

Pickleball Schedule

Satellite Pickleball Clinics - Harvard

Harvard Recreation 

We are excited to announce Pickleball Clinics are now available through Harvad Rec


14 Mass Ave., Harvard 

Learn more and sign up

Pickleball Schedule

Junior Pickleball

We are thrilled to provide youth pickleball clinics and programs. The youth pickleball movement has begun.   See the schedule for our latest junior classes & clinics. 


No Paddle? No Problem! Paddles will be provided for anyone who needs one.  

Pickleball Schedule
Pickleball Crash Course

Pickleball Crash Course

Learn to play pickleball in one accelerated session. 

We are offering 4 separate sessions throughout the Summer. 

Mondays beginning June 30th 6pm - 8pm.  

Pickleball Schedule

3.5+ Box League

Get ready to test your skills and enjoy some friendly competition in our new in-house Box League for 3.5+ players. 


Players will be divided into groups, or boxes, of 4 or 5 players. Each week, players will compete against each player in their box and track their scores. Each week, players will be promoted and relegated based on their results. On the last Friday of the session, there will be a playoff to determine the overall winner of the league. 

The league coordinator will be present to keep track of scores and make sure everyone has a great experience. This league is the perfect opportunity to improve your game and have some fun! 

See the schedule for the latest dates & times. 

Contact Us to sign up
3.0 pickleball Box League

3.0 Box League

Get ready to test your skills and enjoy some friendly competition in our new in-house Box League for 3.0+ players. 

Players will be divided into groups, or boxes, of 4 or 5 players. Each week, players will compete against each player in their box and track their scores. Each week, players will be promoted and relegated based on their results. On the last Friday of the session, there will be a playoff to determine the overall winner of the league. 

The league coordinator will be present to keep track of scores and make sure everyone has a great experience. This league is the perfect opportunity to improve your game and have some fun! 

See the schedule for the latest dates & times. 

Contact Us to sign up
Try Pickleball at Marcus Lewis Tennis Center

Try Pickleball

NEW TO PICKLEBALL? GIVE IT A TRY…. FOR FREE

The first three lessons are free, then you have the option for more lessons at the prices listed in the schedule.  

No Paddle? No Problem! Paddles will be provided for anyone who needs one.


See our schedule to learn more. To sign up, contact us. 

Pickleball Schedule

Pickleball Drill Sessions

Improve your game with these fast paced fundamentals.  View our latest schedule for dates, times and costs.  

Membership is NOT required to play. 

Players can sign up for open play, round robins, instructional open play, and drills on their own by logging into their accounts at https://mltc.clubautomation.com and going to Group Activities.  

Membership is required except for the Spring and Summer sessions. 

Pickleball Schedule
Pickeball Open Play Clinics at MLTC

Pickleball Open Play

Open Play provides a series of set times each week for players to rotate in and out of games and play with different partners. There is a lot of opportunity to play and it’s a great way to get to know other pickleball players. Once a winner has won two games in a row, they would also come off the court and allow new players to mix in.

Some sessions will be for All Levels, but others will specify leveled Open Play. Please register for the session that fits your skill level and experience of pickleball play.  Learn more about pickleball levels.

Login to your Club Automation account to sign up. Daily Open Play are listed under Group Activities 

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Pickleball Up & Down the River

Pickleball Up & Down the River

Come join this competitive and fun play and get a ton of games in. This event is run by a MLRC coach.  Levels alternate each week – 3.5 & Under or 3.5 & Over 

Players start on randomly assigned courts with a random partner and play quick games. Winners move up a court and losers move down a court. Everyone switches partners and plays another quick game. Players battle for the top court position for 2 hours of play. 

Login to your Club Automation account to sign up under Group Activities. 

We offer cost-effective clinics for novice through intermediate players. Membership is required except for the Spring and Summer sessions. 

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Meet Our staff

Our Pros

Dedicated, fun, hardworking, accomplished and absolute pickleball fanatics. 

Come meet our pickleball instructors and staff. 

Our Staff

Pickleball Lessons

Need to up your game? 

We have an instructor who can help you to develop your stroke and show you the finer intricacies of the game. 

Membership is NOT required to take a lesson.

See our latest pickleball lesson rates.


Contact us for a Lesson

Pickleball Machine

Now available  -  The Lobster Pickleball Machine


Adjustable Topspin, Backspin, & Lobs, Random Oscillation, Ball Speed (20-60MPH), Lightweight & Portable - This is the perfect piece of equipment to help you hone your skills and boost your rating. 

Learn More

Pickleball Levels

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