City of Chicago 40th Ward's official Winnemac Park improvement pages report new pickleball striping added to the east tennis court (5100 N. Leavitt St.), courts reopened summer 2024. Outdoor, free, bring-your-own-net. Court count not published.
Our picks from the pickleball buying guides — chosen editorially, never by the venue and never by spend.
Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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Beginner paddles · Best starter feel
JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Winnemac Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Winnemac Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Winnemac Park is open to the public at no charge.
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