The Town offers 4 pickleball courts at the Riverfront Community Center Fairgrounds. Pickleball courts are open on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved for private or commercial use. The Town organization (e.g., Parks and Recreation and Senior Services) maintains the right to reserve the courts for programming, during which time the courts will NOT be available for public use.
Court Lighting:
To operate the lights at the pickleball courts, players should hit button #1 (lower button) on the grey panel near the entrance to the courts. After 45 minutes, the lights will dim, and players will need to hit the button again for another 45-minute duration. The lights will not function before dusk or from 10:00 PM forward.
Scheduled programming (please plan play accordingly):
Reserved Hours for Seniors (60+) - The 4 pickleball courts will be reserved for citizens ages 60+ on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Court Etiquette:
When waiting to use the courts, the paddle rack system should be followed as noted below under the Court Rotation Rules section. Please see the guidelines below and contact Parks & Recreation staff with any questions.
Guidelines:
-Courts are for Pickleball only. Any other activity is strictly prohibited.
-Proper court etiquette and sportsmanship is expected.
-Non-marking shoes are required.
-Only those actively playing are permitted on the courts.
-Spectators and citizens waiting for play must remain OUTSIDE the courts.
-For community safety, please do NOT use the courts when it is raining, or directly following rainfall, as they will be slippery.
The following items/activities are PROHIBITED:
-Chairs - Chairs and other items that can mark up the courts are NOT permitted.
-Snow Shoveling - Please do NOT shovel snow off the courts. Town staff will maintain the courts throughout all seasons/weather events.
Source: https://www.glastonburyct.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/1245/180?npage=3#:~:text=There%20are%20four%20pickleball%20courts%20at%20the,following%20rainfall%20*%20Using%20for%20snow%20shoveling