When We Play

Courts 1-6: OPEN PLAY

  • Weekdays 8:30am-Noon, Saturdays 9am-Noon, & Mondays 4:30-8pm
  • Everyone is invited to "drop in" including non-members!
  • See instructions on signs at (west) court entrance about how to use paddle racks & more
  • Outside these hours, courts 1-6 are open to the public on a "first come, first serve" basis (described below)

Courts 7-12: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

  • Open to the public for those who want to play or drill on their own
  • No time limit
  • JPC does not have priority (except when reserved for a special event thru Janesville Rec Dept)
  • Players are not obligated to mix with other groups or add others to their group

Contact the Janesville Recreation Department to reserve the courts for a special event at (608) 755-3030.

Where We Play

The home of the Janesville Pickleball Club is Riverside Park in Janesville. Tip: enter Riverside Park Tennis Courts into your GPS. A parking lot is located near the pickleball (only) courts past the two tennis courts near the North Pavilion and the Ice Age Trail entrance. Public restrooms are located nearby as well.

Built in 2018, the Jim Clark Courts in Riverside Park has consisted of six pickleball courts. We are excited that six new courts with lights were completed in the Spring 2025 to bring our total to 12 courts! All JPC members, visitors, and guests are welcome to enjoy these public courts near the Rock River in beautiful Riverside Park which is part of the City of Janesville park system. Riverside Park opens at 5 am and closes at 11 pm (lights at the courts automatically go off at 10:30 pm). There is no access to the courts during the colder months.

JPC members also play in surrounding communities such as Milton (high school) and Beloit (Wootton Park). During the cooler months, many members play locally at the Janesville YMCA, the Janesville Athletic Club, the Woodman's Center, and the Woodland Center in Janesville.  

For a list of where to play pickleball throughout Wisconsin, go to https://www.pickleballwi.com/play

Purpose

The purpose of the JPC is to support the growth of pickleball for all ages and skill levels in a welcoming environment that promotes good play, sportsmanship, social interaction, health, and FUN!

As such, the JPC will:

  • Provide lessons to beginners to introduce them to pickleball
  • Offer casual JPC events that are likely to feature play, food, and fun
  • Coordinate a competitive tournament for several skill levels
  • Advocate for pickleball facility maintenance, improvement, and expansion with the City of Janesville
  • Be open to new ideas and energy to promote pickleball in the greater Janesville area for years to come!

JPC Board

  • President: Gary Dannenberg. Email: newcourt2022@gmail.com
  • Vice-President: Julie Fiebig
  • Secretary: Cathy Jennings
  • Treasurer: Keith Christoff (Interim)
  • At-Large: Patti Brugger
  • At-Large: Jodie Rindt (Technology)
  • At-Large: Ed Stried

History of JPC

More info coming soon!