Brand new amenity added to William McFarland Park in fall of 2022!

The pickleball courts are set to open by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7 for the 2023 season. Courts will be open daily between the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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About the Courts

The 2022 budget included funding to construct pickleball courts within William McFarland Park. The pickleball court location was identified in the new Master Plan (PDF) that was accepted by the Village Board at their November 8, 2021 meeting. The new courts are located immediately south of the Madison Curling club and adjacent to the existing park shelter. 

The project consisted of:

• 8 courts
• Related fencing
• Seating
• Lighting (court lights can be activated by pushing button after sunset)
• Shade
• Landscaping
• Other support amenities

All players, of any skill level, are invited to play on the courts during open hours!

Pickleball Court Rules

• Use pickleball courts at your own risk.
• Courts are for Pickleball use only.
• Proper footwear required.
• No food, glass, or beverage other than water.
• No pets.
• No bicycles, roller blades, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled equipment.
• No unauthorized paid athletic services permitted without prior approval.
• Do not abuse net or other equipment.

Pickleball Court Etiquette

• Courts are used as a first come, first served basis.
• Play is limited to one game to 11 if other players are waiting, or 15 minutes if not keeping score.
• Persons waiting to play must wait outside the Pickleball court.
• Sportsmanship and courtesy expected at all times.