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🏓 Court Information
Number of Courts6 pickleball courts
Indoor / OutdoorIndoor
Court SurfaceWood
NetsPortable provided
Night LightingYes — fully lighted
CostFree for Drop-in Pickleball Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9am to noon, registration required (Jun 6 to Aug 29, 2026 season); otherwise $3 daily, $10 monthly, $80 yearly (per City of Dayton Summer 2026 Program Guide)
ReservationsNo court reservations; open play format
🕐 Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Hours subject to change. Call ahead to confirm current times.
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lessons❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many pickleball courts are at Greater Dayton Recreation Center?
Greater Dayton Recreation Center has 6 indoor pickleball courts in Dayton, OH.
Is Greater Dayton Recreation Center free to play?
Greater Dayton Recreation Center has a fee: Free for Drop-in Pickleball Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9am to noon, registration required (Jun 6 to Aug 29, 2026 season); otherwise $3 daily, $10 monthly, $80 yearly (per City of Dayton Summer 2026 Program Guide).
Are the courts at Greater Dayton Recreation Center indoor or outdoor?
The pickleball courts at Greater Dayton Recreation Center are indoor.
Does Greater Dayton Recreation Center have lighted courts for night play?
Yes, Greater Dayton Recreation Center has lighted courts for evening play.
Do you need a reservation to play at Greater Dayton Recreation Center?
Reservations: No court reservations; open play format.
Is Greater Dayton Recreation Center the largest pickleball facility in Dayton?
No. It ranks #4 of 13 listed venues in Dayton, OH by court count.
How many other pickleball venues are within 15 miles of Greater Dayton Recreation Center?
12 other venues are within 15 miles, including 3 free to play, 10 with lights and 10 with indoor courts. The closest is Downtown YMCA at 1.8 miles.
✅ Verified with the venue · Sep 25, 2026 · Official site check
Source: https://daytonohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9513/Summer-2026-Program-Guide checked 2026-09-25
Open play & schedule
| Tue | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Open play · Drop-in Pickleball | All levels | Free (registration required) |
| Indoor gym, two courts, equipment provided, ages 18 and up. 2026 summer season dates; confirm current-season dates with the center. Source: City of Dayton Summer 2026 Program Guide. | ||||
| Thu | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Open play · Drop-in Pickleball | All levels | Free (registration required) |
| Indoor gym, two courts, equipment provided, ages 18 and up. 2026 summer season dates; confirm current-season dates with the center. Source: City of Dayton Summer 2026 Program Guide. | ||||
| Sat | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Open play · Drop-in Pickleball | All levels | Free (registration required) |
| Indoor gym, two courts, equipment provided, ages 18 and up. 2026 summer season dates; confirm current-season dates with the center. Source: City of Dayton Summer 2026 Program Guide. | ||||
📊 Greater Dayton Recreation Center in context
#4 of 13 listed venues in Dayton by court count.
Within 15 miles: 12 other venues · 3 free · 10 lighted · 10 indoor.
Closest venues
Downtown YMCA
1.8 mi · 2 courts · lit · indoor
Jim Nichols Tennis Complex
2.5 mi · 6 courts · free · lit
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
2.9 mi · 6 courts · lit · indoor
Lohrey Recreation Center
5.0 mi · 4 courts · indoor
Dayton Metro Pickleball
6.1 mi · 3 courts · lit · indoor
Black Barn Pickleball
6.4 mi · 8 courts · lit · indoor
Kennedy Park
7.9 mi · 12 courts · free
Vandalia Recreation Center
8.2 mi · 3 courts · lit · indoor
Computed from PickleCourtsNearMe's own venue records and coordinates.
📍 Location & Directions
2021 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45417
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