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Recreation

Glen Arbor Township Community Parks and Recreation

Learn about recreation in Glen Arbor Township

from pickleball to tennis, basketball, and local volunteer groups.

pickleball and tennis courts

Pickleball

Pickleball courts are open to the public at the Glen Arbor Township Park.

Bring you own paddle.

WHEN: May - September, weather permitting.

Round Robin Play on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

All other times, the courts are available for one hour slots. First come, first served.

 

CONTACT ORGANIZER Diane Calsbeek at [email protected]


PICKLEBALL COURT RULES

REQUIRED: shirts, court shoes and good sportsmanship at all times.

Open Play

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00AM to Noon – USE THE BASKETS:

  • All players mix in. No pre-determined partners or opponents are allowed.
  • Doubles Play Only.
  • Games are to eleven (11), win by two (2).
  • Alternate “next up” by alternating between the ‘win’ and ‘lose’ baskets.
  • “Next up” players are taken from the left side of the baskets.
  • Place the rope around the four (4) paddles that will be next up.
  • After a game, place your paddle on the right side of the line of paddles in the appropriate basket.

All times NOT within Open Play

- USE THE RACK:

  • If players are waiting for a court, a group may play only one (1) game. Games are to eleven (11), win by two (2). 
  • If your group is on court, and another group arrives and is waiting for a court, finish your current game and exit the court.
  • Place your paddles in the rack at the right end of the line of paddles.  
  • “Next Up” paddles are taken from the left.
  • There is no requirement to rotate others into a group during non-open play hours.  A foursome may stay together during non-open play times.

Basketball

OUTDOOR BASKETBALL

1 full basketball court plus 2 additional half courts, are located at the Glen Arbor Township Park. Open to the public. Bring your own ball.

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INDOOR ADULT BASKETBALL

Drop-in adult basketball, weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-10pm, unless another event has been scheduled.

Play at the Glen Arbor Town Hall Gym. Free, open to the public.

CONTACT ORGANIZERS:

Brad Fosmore at [email protected] or Todd Ciolek at [email protected]

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Tennis

Outdoor, well maintained tennis courts open to the public, located at the Glen Arbor Township Park at the corner of State Street & S. M-22.

Play at The Leelanau School from June - September, weather permitting. Please call Campus Security if playing when school is in session.

The courts are available for one hour slots. First come, first served. Glen Lake Community School's tennis courts are available to the public on weekends and during the summer break.

Get Directions to the Township Park

Get Directions to The Leelanau School

Get Directions to Glen Lake School

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Local Groups

There are many ways to recreate and participate in Glen Arbor. Click on each group to learn more.

Glen Lake Garden Club

Glen Lake Woman's Club

Glen Arbor Women's Club

Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear