Charlevoix Township's official Parks & Recreation page confirms Shanahan Field (a 16.9-acre township park with soccer fields, baseball field, tennis courts, playgrounds and a pavilion). The township's own recreation-facility booking system (recdesk) further describes the tennis courts there as lined for both tennis and pickleball, free and open to the public with no reservation required. Court count not published.
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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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Shanahan Field Park offers outdoor pickleball.
Shanahan Field Park is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Shanahan Field Park is open to the public at no charge.
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