Oak & Paddle

YOUR COURT
YOUR GAME

Stop waiting at public courts. At Oak & Paddle, you control when you play, who you play with, and how much you play — at the skill level that challenges you.

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Play Your Way

The best open play
in Illinois

200+ hours of organized open play every month with organized paddle-up so good games naturally find you.

Platinum & Diamond Members

FREE

Open play is included with your Platinum, Diamond, and Diamond Elite membership. Show up and play.

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Not a Member Yet?

From $58/mo

Play free every time — memberships from $58/mo. One open play session a week pays for most memberships.

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Visitors & Non-Members

$18 / 3 hrs

Drop in anytime. No membership required — just show up, pay, and play with the community.

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Tournaments & Events

Prove you own the court. All tournaments report to DUPR. Every event includes our Start Time Refund Guarantee — if we publish your start time and you can't make it, you get 100% back.

MAY 21-23, 2026

Grand Opening

📍TBD 📊DUPR Verified ⏰9:00 am - 2:00 pm

MAY 21-23, 2026

Inaugural Tournament

📍TBD 📊DUPR Verified ⏰TBD

MAY 21-23, 2026

Winter Leagues

📍TBD 📊DUPR Verified ⏰TBD

Organized Club Play

Play at your level

Playing true to skill level is one of the most enjoyable atmospheres in pickleball. Events are offered verified (DUPR-rated) and unverified (self-rated) so everyone has a place to compete.

2.5 Rating

Beginner

New to pickleball or still developing fundamentals. Learn the game in a welcoming, low-pressure environment with players at the same stage.

3.0 – 3.5 Rating

Intermediate

Solid grasp of core shots, developing consistency and strategy. Compete in events designed to sharpen your game and test your growth.

4.0 – 4.5+ Rating

Advanced

High-level play, verified DUPR rating required within .1 of the event rating. Intense, well-matched competition at the top of the club.

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Private Court Reservation

Your court
Your schedule

You control the experience. Play for ‘free’ at public courts with an unpredictable wait — or come to the Club and book your court in advance, play when you want, and never waste a trip.

Use the CourtReserve app for convenient booking and to see what courts are available in real time. Play with friends, run drills, or get extra reps — the court is yours.