Summer 2024 boasted an undeniable increase in tennis and pickleball fanatics, and your match doesn’t have to stop just because the seasons are changing. We looked at all the public indoor tennis and pickleball courts in the Columbus area and picked our favorites. There are a lot of great ones, so our list is in alphabetical order.
Fast Fact Guide
Use this guide for some fast facts about each court.
🎾 Tennis courts available
🏓 Pickleball courts available
👶 Good for new players
💥Additional amenities
Elysium Tennis (Plain City) 🎾🏓👶💥
25 minutes from downtown // 7637C Commerce Place, Plain City, OH 43064
Tennis rates: $16-$60 per hour // Pickleball rates: $16-$40 per hour
Located centrally between Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Plain City, and Marysville, Elysium Tennis offers eight indoor tennis courts and 16 indoor pickleball courts. All indoor courts are designed with unique Dynacushion technology to absorb impact and lower the amount of stress and fatigue on your joints. With programs, lessons, and leagues for all ages and experience levels, Elysium is a great option for the whole family.
Bonus: Looking for something totally new? Elysium also offers four platform tennis courts with warming huts, allowing heaters under the deck to keep things warm no matter what Ohio weather throws at you. // Book a lesson.
New Albany Tennis Center (New Albany) 🎾🏓👶
25 minutes from downtown // 5600 Thompson Park, New Albany
Tennis rates: $30-$46 per hour
Directed by Paul Kobelt, USPTA, USTA High Performance Specialist, New Albany Tennis Center offers five outdoor hard courts that are covered by a dome in the winter, making it a great option of year-round play. With junior clinics ranging from Pre-K to high school, even your youngest athletes can get in on the action. Plus, adults can choose from a variety of clinics and leagues for match play options that suit every experience level.
Bonus: The New Albany Tennis Center is a great option for junior athletes who are dedicated to advancing within the sport. In addition to clinics for kids and adults, New Albany Tennis Center has developed over 2,000 local junior players, 17 OHSAA State Champions, six Ohio State Buckeyes, three players ranked #1 Division I and seven players with ATP/WTA world rankings.
Olympic Indoor Tennis Club (Clintonville) 🎾🏓👶💥
15 minutes from downtown // 3480 Indianola Ave, Columbus
Tennis rates: $10-$40 per hour plus $6 fee for non-members // Pickleball rates: $9-12 per person, per hour
Located just outside of downtown, Olympic Indoor Tennis Club offers 10 tennis hard courts and 14 pickleball courts. Those interested in pickleball can either play during a dedicated pickleball court time with their own group of 4-6 players, or they may privately reserve courts outside of group play time for those who want to play on their own schedule.
Bonus: Don’t have anyone to hit with? Olympic Indoor Tennis Club offers a unique single player experience using the Playmate iSmash Ball Machine. With features like iNTELLIGENT direction patterns, workout trackers, and a two-function remote control, iSmash is a great partner for those wanting to get some court time in on their own.
Paddle Taps Pickleball Club (Worthington) 🏓👶💥
25 minutes from downtown // 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd, Worthington
Pickleball rates: $6-$22 per hour, dependent on membership type
As one of the largest climate controlled pickleball facilities in the Midwest, Paddle Taps Pickleball Club offers 17 indoor courts for players of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for just one day of open play or a long-term membership commitment, Paddle Taps has pricing and membership options to suit every need. Committed to fostering a community beyond the court, players at Paddle Taps can book private court time, personalized lessons, doubles or singles play, or open play sessions.
Bonus: This state-of-the-art facility also boasts a restaurant, bar, pro shop, and social events.
Pickle & Chill (Upper Arlington) 🏓👶💥
15 minutes from downtown // 800 W Henderson Rd, Columbus
Pickleball rates: $6-$51 per hour, per person
As the largest dedicated indoor/outdoor pickleball facility in the Midwest, Pickle & Chill offers nine indoor pickleball courts with paddles and balls available to rent for free. In the past, Pickle & Chill has been the host site for pickleball professionals competing in tournaments like the World Pickleball Tour and the 2022 Major League Pickleball tournament. With an extensive team of PPR Certified pickleball instructors, Pickle & Chill is the perfect place for pickleball players of all experience levels.
Bonus: After your match, relax at Ray’s, Pickle & Chill’s exclusive indoor bar and mezzanine.
Pickle Shack (Delaware) 🏓👶💥
40 minutes from downtown // 3218 US Hwy 42 South, Delaware
Rates: $8-$20 per hour
Located less than an hour from downtown, Pickle Shack offers high-quality pickleball courts for players of all ages. Designed with Cushion Extreme Court technology, each pickleball court is intended to minimize the discomfort players feel in their joints and feet for a more sustainable playing experience. Each court is also designed with Playsight video technology to allow members instant access to video from multiple angles for real-time replays, reviewing close calls, or simply analyzing and improving your own game. Pickle Shack’s staff of professional pickleball players and PPR certified pros offers the best of the best instruction for every player looking to improve their game.
Bonus: After your match, socialize and relax with other players at TieBreakers, Pickle Shack’s on-site sports bar.
Scarborough East Tennis Club (Walnut Heights) 🎾🏓👶
20 minutes from downtown // 5641 Alshire Rd, Columbus
Tennis rates: $25-$39 per hour plus $5 guest fee
Celebrating 50 years of business, Scarborough East Tennis Club has become a favorite among Columbus locals. With eight cushioned tennis hard courts and 17 cushioned pickleball courts, Scarborough East Tennis Club is the perfect place to improve your play while protecting your joints and reducing fatigue. Equipped with Playsight technology on every court, players from the beginner level to advanced have the opportunity to continuously improve long-term.
Wickertree Tennis Club (Westerville) 🎾🏓👶
20 minutes from downtown // 5760 Maple Canyon Ave, Columbus
Tennis rates: $15-$31 per session/hour
With eight cushioned indoor tennis courts and eight cushioned indoor pickleball courts, Wickertree Tennis Club is the perfect place for players of all levels to join a league. Leagues range from players in the United States Tennis Association (UTSA & GTCA) to the Golden Buckeyes and Golden Girls league (50+). Plus, the club offers beginner clinics for new players, cardio tennis to enhance endurance, and a laid-back mixed doubles social league on the weekends. Whatever your preferred style of play is, Wickertree Tennis Club has an option for you.
