Play Pickleball des moines
Play Pickleball Des Moines!
Play Pickleball Des Moines: If competition keeps you young, welcome to the fountain of youth, baby! Pickleball is a fast-paced paddle sport combining tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played on a small court. Pickleball at Smashpark combines fast-paced action, friendly competition, and all-day fun for players of every skill level. The best part of it all? It’s all only a couple hops away from the bar!
meet our preferred pickleball private instructors
Whether you’re interested in learning pickleball for the first time or growing your skills in a small group setting, Smash Park is happy to introduce you to our Preferred Instructors. Preferred Instructors receive 25% off court costs and work out their own payment arrangements with instructees. Which one will you choose?
Jose Blanco
Jose Blanco has been playing pickleball since 2015 and became ITPTA-Certified in 2018. Since then, he has trained over 400 local players in the Des Moines area. Whether you are new to the game or someone looking to up your game, he’s confident he can help you achieve your pickleball goals! You can contact Jose at:
(563) 349-9279
jvbver2008@gmail.com
Mary Witherall
Mary Witherall is a former Iowa State University tennis player, USTA Team Tennis player, and high school / college coach. She has been PPR-Certified since 2022 and offers individual and small group lessons at affordable rates. Her “4 Zones of Pickleball” lesson program introduces the dink, volley, drive, and serve for 1-2 players. She also teaches “Pickleball Drills for Better Skills” for 2-4 players at a time. Contact Mary at:
(641) 430-4929
mwitherall@gmail.com
Karen Rose
Karen Rose has been playing pickleball since 2018 and teaching private / group lessons since 2020. She has taken lessons with national pros and won gold in the 2022 State Games of America 3.5 Women’s and Mixed Doubles. She can help you understand the game and take your game to the next level from 1.0 to a 4.0. You can contact Karen at:
(612) 743-5350
rosekr.5dpb@gmail.com
Barb Baker
Barb Baker has been playing pickleball for 3 years and is newly PPR-Certified. Recently retired from a career in middle school math, physical education, and coaching, she specializes in beginner lessons. She believes pickleball is a fantastic way for any age to stay active and social. Her focus is on helping players be safe, develop and improve their skills, and most importantly, have fun! You can contact Barb at:
bbaker42073@gmail.com
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a fast-paced paddle sport combining tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played on a small court.
You can find the full official rules here, or you can learn by watching our Minute Clinics on our Youtube channel!
other ways to play
arcade
The times may be a-changin’ but classic entertainment is hard to beat. From Skeeball and Hoops Heroes to modern point and shoots and prize machines, we’ve got fun for every generation.
Axe Throwing
Get ready for an AXE-perience like no other. We don’t get puns handed to us like that too often, give it to us. Our state of the art axe throwing actually uses interactive projection to automatically keep score for you! That’s right, we found an actual cool use for these AI robots of the future. You’re welcome!
Party Darts
We may not have a picture of your ex taped to the wall, but our Party Darts still give you plenty of motivation for a bullseye. From neon lights and custom music to electronic scorekeeping and additional dart mini-games, you can camp out at Party Darts all night and it’ll still be an adventure for the books.
cornhole
When it comes to good ol’ fashioned fun, nothing beats a game of Cornhole! Step inside our indoor cornhole arena, where we bring the outside in and the excitement never stops. With a refreshing drink in hand, you can take your shots to new heights (literally).
indoor shuffleboard
We’re taking shuffleboard and shrinking it down to make for more action, quicker play, and fun no matter the weather. Don’t know how to play? Well it’s even simpler than normal shuffleboard, so come in and learn!
table tennis
Is it really a successful night out without some paddles and tiny balls? A good game of table tennis can liven up any night, so come on down and see where the evening takes you!
outdoor play
Pickleball
Get your pickleball action on outdoors – Our courts are ready for your moves. Game faces optional, good vibes required! Book a court TODAY!
Shuffleboard
Why should your grandma’s cruise ship get to hog all the fun? Slide into a game of shuffleboard in the Yard and discover why it’s a timeless joy. Reserve your court and shuffle on.
bocce ball
Let the good times roll on our outdoor bocce ball courts, because not everything has to be high paced and involve a bunch of movement. Sometimes you have to let the food settle.
yard games
Lawn games, court games, tabletop games, giant Connect 4, giant Jenga, and so much more! We’ve got it all!
CORNHOLE
Cornhole, bags, whatever you want to call it, we’ve decked out our yard with boards so high quality even your DIY dad will be impressed.
Join a League
Whether you’re casual players looking to put your practice to the test or seasoned pros seeking fierce competition, we have a league for you. Check out the times and dates that work for you below!