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🏓 Court Information
Number of Courts3 pickleball courts
Indoor / OutdoorIndoor
Court SurfaceHard
NetsPortable provided
Night LightingYes — fully lighted
CostCity recreation membership required
ReservationsOpen play mornings; city recreation membership required
🕐 Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday7:00 AM – 11:00 AM (winter season, Mon-Fri)
Saturday
Sunday
Hours subject to change. Call ahead to confirm current times.
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restrooms❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many pickleball courts are at Balch Street Gym?
Balch Street Gym has 3 indoor pickleball courts in Akron, OH.
Is Balch Street Gym free to play?
Balch Street Gym has a fee: City recreation membership required.
Are the courts at Balch Street Gym indoor or outdoor?
The pickleball courts at Balch Street Gym are indoor.
Does Balch Street Gym have lighted courts for night play?
Yes, Balch Street Gym has lighted courts for evening play.
Do you need a reservation to play at Balch Street Gym?
Reservations: Open play mornings; city recreation membership required.
Is Balch Street Gym the largest pickleball facility in Akron?
No. It ranks #6 of 12 listed venues in Akron, OH by court count.
How many other pickleball venues are within 15 miles of Balch Street Gym?
11 other venues are within 15 miles, including 5 free to play, 7 with lights and 7 with indoor courts. The closest is Waters Park at 1.4 miles.
✅ Verified with the venue · Oct 4, 2026 · Official site check
Source: https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/recreation_and_parks/sports.php checked 2026-10-04. Confirmed 3 indoor courts and fee-based (Fitness Class Pass required), consistent with existing listing. New finding: pickleball here is seasonal, winter mon
Open play & schedule
| Mon | 7:00 am – 11:00 am | Open play · Winter Open Pickleball | All levels | |
| Winter season only. Requires an active Fitness Class Pass membership. | ||||
| Tue | 7:00 am – 11:00 am | Open play · Winter Open Pickleball | All levels | |
| Winter season only. Requires an active Fitness Class Pass membership. | ||||
| Wed | 7:00 am – 11:00 am | Open play · Winter Open Pickleball | All levels | |
| Winter season only. Requires an active Fitness Class Pass membership. | ||||
| Thu | 7:00 am – 11:00 am | Open play · Winter Open Pickleball | All levels | |
| Winter season only. Requires an active Fitness Class Pass membership. | ||||
| Fri | 7:00 am – 11:00 am | Open play · Winter Open Pickleball | All levels | |
| Winter season only. Requires an active Fitness Class Pass membership. | ||||
📊 Balch Street Gym in context
#6 of 12 listed venues in Akron by court count.
Within 15 miles: 11 other venues · 5 free · 7 lighted · 7 indoor.
Closest venues
Waters Park
1.4 mi · 6 courts · free
Kohl Family YMCA
1.8 mi · 2 courts · lit · indoor
Portage Country Club
1.8 mi · 2 courts
Shaw JCC of Akron
3.0 mi · 9 courts · indoor
Firestone Park YMCA
3.4 mi · 2 courts · lit · indoor
Seiberling Community Learning Center
3.5 mi · 2 courts · free · lit · indoor
Towpath Tennis Center
4.4 mi · 24 courts · lit · indoor
Springside Racquet and Fitness Club
6.9 mi · 17 courts · lit · indoor
Computed from PickleCourtsNearMe's own venue records and coordinates.
📍 Location & Directions
220 S Balch St, Akron, OH 44302
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