Pickleball General Information- McGrath Courts
NEWTON PARKS RECREATION-
PICKLEBALL PROGRAM SEASON MAY 2ND - OCT 31ST
McGrath Courts- 1600 Washington Street
All three courts are permitted for Newton Parks and Recreation programs and lessons. Punch cards or membership required for organized drop-in play. Registration required for lessons. Visit www.newtonmarec.com to learn more.
Please note this webpage reflects only NPR permitted programs. Other programs may be permitted for the courts and will display a permit number. Please call with questions 617-796-1506
SEASON IS MAY 1ST- OCTOBER 31ST
Drop In Play- Staff On Site
(Punch Card or Membership Required)
Mornings:
Monday- Wednesday- Saturday 8:30- 11:30 a.m.
Evenings:
Monday Lessons 4:00- Dusk
Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 - Dusk
Public Walk on Play
Mondays- 11:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays- 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays- 11:30- Dusk
Thursdays- 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fridays- All Day
Saturday- 11:30- Dusk
Sundays- All Day
It is best to sign up for weekly updates. Please email nscammon@newtonma.gov
We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUNCH CARDS
You Need a Punch Card to Play. It is $5 to enter the courts to play and cash is not accepted. Punch cards are $25 for five plays or $50 for 10 plays. Lost/Stolen cards are not replaced or refunded.
There are three ways to get your punch card.
1. Pickleball punch cards are available at Parks Recreation Dept.246 Dudley Road, between 8:30- 5:00p.m. We only accept cash or checks. If using cash, please bring the exact amount. Petty cash, to make change is not available at the office.
2. Mail in a check with a note and we will mail the punch card back to you
3. Purchase at the Newton Farmers Market
Tuesday Market Cold Spring Park
1189 Beacon Street, Newton Centre
June 23th- October 27th
Hours 1:30 p.m to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday Market Newton North High School
352 Lowell Ave, Newtonville
Saturday, June 20 th - October 31st
Hours 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Outdoor Pickleball Playtime at Auburndale Cove
- Auburndale Cove
- West Pine St, 02466
- Pickleball Playtime is a Newton Parks and Recreation program that is a self- led by participants.
- Play times are seven days per week,9:30- 11:30 a.m. Year-round weather permitting.
- PLEASE do not shovel the courts or use a snow blower on the courts, this could damage the courts. Thank-you
- Quarterly registration is required. Newton residents pay $20 per seasonal quarter, non- residents pay $25. Please keep your paid receipt with you. The fees directly support court maintenance for this program.
- Players bring, set up and break down their own nets.
- Step One: Register and pay with Newton Parks and Recreation
www.newtonmarec.com
Step Two: coordinate your play day and time at-
www.playtimescheduler.com
- Contact Nancy Scammon, 617-796-1506, nscammon@newtonma.gov
Where are the outdoor courts?
The City maintains 12 lined Pickleball courts in Newton.
There are 6 outdoor courts located at McGrath, located at 1600 Washington Street. ( 2 nets left out)
There are 4 courts located at the Cove in Auburndale, West Pine Street. ( 1 net left out)
There are 2 courts located at Pelligrini Park, located at 11 Hawthorn Street.
New permanent courts, Albemarle Road will open late summer/early fall of 2026
Players must provide their own rackets and balls. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LessonsWe offer lessons throughout the year, both indoors and outdoors. The best way to say in touch when lessons are ready is to add your name to our Pickleball lesson distribution list. Please call 617-796-1506 or email nscammon@newtonma.gov