
Life Time Pickleball
Pickleball at Crosstown (Eden Prairie)
Pickleball is easy to learn, it’s low impact, easy on your joints and it’s extremely social. Played on a badminton-sized court, pickleball combines elements of badminton, ping-pong and tennis.

Recreational Pickleball
Beginner to advanced programming
From beginner classes to clinics, we offer programs for every skill level with one common factor: fun. Life Time has more courts and is home to the largest pickleball community in the country.
Intro to Pickleball
This one-hour class is designed to help you learn the basics of how to play pickleball. Focus on scoring, rules and all the intricacies of playing the game. This class is complimentary and players may attend 2 classes before graduating to Beginner Drills. View Class Schedules for offered times and contact your club’s pickleball coordinator to sign-up.
Clinics
Geared toward improving specific skills, (serve, return, drop shot, etc.) clinics are led by a certified pickleball pro. Advance registration recommended. View Class Schedules for offered times and contact us for more information.
- Learn & practice proper shot techniques
- Prep for leagues and tournaments
- Develop tactical play strategies
Lessons
Private, Semi-private and group lessons are available with our teaching pros. Contact us to get started.
Open Play
Members can sign up, show up and play
Open Play is a series of set times every week where all players with a reservation can participate in fun and challenging games. Play with a partner or rotate partners with each new game. Open to all ages and levels. Check your club schedule for Open Play times, reserve your spot and then join in. Paddles and balls are provided if needed.

Competitive Pickleball
Leagues and tournaments
Whether you want to keep things fun and social with leagues or you’re ready to put your skills to the test in tournaments, we’ve got you.
Leagues
Be part of a team that will play similarly-skilled players and have a blast fighting for the league champion trophy. Advanced registration required. Contact us for specific season dates and to get started.
- No partner or team needed
- Flexible match scheduling
- Great tournament training
Mixers and Social Events
Meet fellow players and improve your game at these mostly-for-fun (and a little competitive) social club events. Simply show up to play and have a great time. We provide the partners, and opponents, and the party. Advance registration recommended. View Event Schedules for upcoming dates and contact us for more information.
Tournaments
Throughout the year, Life Time hosts various shootouts and tournaments. Quench your competitive juices and meet active pickleball lovers, elevate your game, and compete for tournament titles.

Picklecap
The Pickleball Social Network
Picklecap is a web-based tool designed to help players stay current on the latest programs and event information, plus connect with other Life Time players.
- Register for events and leagues
- View profile and stats
- Connect with other players
Not a member? Find membership and join information