NEW FOR 2026!

The YMCA of Central Kentucky is excited to announce a new partnership with Pickleball Kingdom, offering YMCA members access to more courts, dedicated open play times, and YMCA pickleball leagues at Pickleball Kingdom, located at 152 Turner Commons in Lexington.

Member open play at Pickleball Kingdom will be $45 per month starting in January and run through March with no additional court rental fees. YMCA members can register for just one month or for the full three-month session. Open play will be offered Sunday-Saturday from 9 a.m. – noon. Check-in begins 10 minutes prior to play. Register and learn more.

The YMCA of Central KY outdoor pickleball center is located at the North Lexington Family YMCA. Access to the outdoor pickleball center requires YMCA of Central KY membership, plus an annual pickleball fee; pickleball add-on must be completed in-person at a YMCA of Central KY location or online here.

The North Lexington Family YMCA outdoor pickleball center features 10 courts offering 60 hours per week for open skill level play, with wind screens, professional court surfaces, pickleballs, and dedicated, passionate pickleball staff.  See here for Outdoor Pickleball Center Rules.

                   

Indoor court time is available at all four Lexington YMCA locations each day. For the most current and to plan your visit to the Y, download the mobile app or check out the schedules here. 

Indoor open play court time is included with a YMCA of Central KY membership. Leagues, clinics, classes, and events may require registration and/or fees. 

The YMCA of Central Kentucky pickleball community embodies the YMCA four core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility, and players are expected to demonstrate unwavering sportsmanship. Please refer to the Pickleball USA Sporstmanship Guide for expectations.

We are working hard to provide a variety of pickleball classes, trainings, leagues, events, clinics - and more! - for all levels and ages. While open play at the Y requires membership, the community will be able to register for various programming as available. Keep up-to-date with events and programs, and learn about all the Y has to offer here. 

 

Meet Shana Harris, director of pickleball operations at the YMCA of Central KY. Shana joined the team in January 2024 to serve the growing and passionate pickleball community at the Y.