Capital Area Pickleball Association
Serving Dane County Wisconsin

Two new outdoor dedicated pickleball courts are now open at Statz Park in Waunakee. The park is located at 1537 Schreiner Lane, Waunakee, WI, 53597. The courts have windscreens. There are overhead lights to allow play after dark, and there is a nearby park shelter with restrooms, as well as an ample parking lot immediately adjacent to the courts.

Fitchburg

Two new outdoor dedicated pickleball courts are now open at Chicory Meadow Park in Fitchburg. The park is located at 3061 Edenberry St., Fitchburg, WI, 53711. Nearby on-street parking is available, and there is fencing in-between the courts. There are unfortunately currently no windscreens, overhead lights, or restrooms close to the courts.

Middleton

Six new outdoor dedicated pickleball courts will be opening in the next 1-2 weeks at Lakeview Park in Middleton. The park is located at 6300 Mendota Ave., Middleton, WI, 53562. The courts have windscreens along most sides and fencing separating one set of three courts from the other half. There is also an ample parking lot next to the courts. There is unfortunately no fencing in-between individual courts, no overhead lights, and the nearest restrooms are a bit of a walk into Lakeview Park.

Are you in the market for a new paddle but would ideally like to try some out before you commit to buying one? If so, you will be interested in the upcoming Pickleball Paddle Palooza event happening on July 23, 2026, from 5-7:30 pm at the pickleball courts at McGaw Park, in Fitchburg. Representatives for Six (6.0) Zero, Engage, Paddletek, Bread & Butter, Royal Pickleball, 11Six24 Pickleball, and Vatic Pro paddles will be on hand with plenty of paddles for you to sample. Other representatives for UDrippin grips, overgrips, and edge tapes will also be available. You do not have to sign up in advance; you can simply show up. You will, however, be required to provide a valid ID in order to test out a paddle. I look forward to seeing you there!

Registration is now open for the fourth annual Baird CAPA Cup pickleball tournament, which will take place August 14-16, 2026, indoors at Pickleball Kingdom in Sun Prairie, WI. There will be standard brackets for women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles, as well as a bracket for open doubles (skill level 2.5, age 18+), an open parent/grandparent and adult child open bracket, and an open parent/grandparent and child under age 18 open bracket.

Those who register before July 1, 2026, will receive 3 free Franklin X-40 pickleballs for each event for which they register. This tournament is only open to Capital Area Pickleball Association (CAPA) members, but membership only costs $15 per year, so if you would like to become a member, click here.  

The tournament will feature round robin play, followed by a medal round in which the top two finishers from the round robin will compete for gold/silver, and the third- and fourth-place finishers will play for bronze.

Please note that with the exception of the parent/grandparent and child events, ALL scores will be reported to DUPR! In addition, please be aware that there will be certified referees to officiate the medal games as well as some of the round robin matches.

The cost to register for this tournament is only $20! To register, click here.

The Forge, a new sports facility in Madison offering pickleball, futsal, and volleyball will be hosting its grand opening on June 20, 2026! The Forge will have 8 pickleball courts on hardwood floors which will be multi-marked for the other sports mentioned above. The Forge’s address is 4845 Tradewinds Parkway, Madison, Wisconsin, 53718. During the first week, members of the public will be able to play for free! After that, you can become a member at The Forge for $49 per month (unlimited play). Alternatively, you can drop in for $15 for a 2-hour session, or you can purchase a punch card for $110 for 10 sessions or $190 for 20 sessions. The Forge also boasts a full restaurant and bar.

The Forge’s general schedule for open play during the summer will be as follows: Monday – Friday 8 am – 12 pm, with additional hours for youth open play from 12-2 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Saturdays 2-11 pm; Sundays 8 am – 9 pm. Social events will be held on Saturday evenings throughout the summer. You will be able to reserve a court and book an open play session through the CourtReserve app.

For more information about The Forge and for more details about reservations and membership, visit their website.

The fencing at the pickleball court at Fireman’s Park (4431 Windsor Rd.) in Windsor had suffered wind damage in mid-May 2026, causing the court to be taken out of commission for a couple weeks. Fortunately, however, new fencing has since been put in place, and the court is now back open! Kudos to the Village of Windsor on getting the fencing fixed nicely and speedily for local pickleball players!

Calling all Advanced Beginner players (skill levels 2.5 – 3.0)! Monona Parks & Recreation will be hosting a pickleball tournament on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:30-11:30 am at the courts at Winnequah Park. Note that these are multi-marked tennis courts.

Sign-ups are individual, not by team, so you do not need a partner. The format will be round-robin, and you will have a different partner for each game. The top four players will then pair up (e.g., 1 & 4 vs. 2 & 3) to determine the gold and silver finalists.

This tournament is an easy way for relatively new players to try out playing in a tournament without much pressure or stress. If you would like to register, the cost is $20 per person, and you can sign up by clicking here!

This summer, there are lots of opportunities for area youth to learn and play pickleball! Here are a few ways in which they can participate in the fun!

Tournaments:

1. Yahara House Tournament– May 31, 2026, 8 am - 2 pm

Two youth events offered:

• Youth ages 8-16 (all skill levels)
• Youth (age 10+) Plus a Grandparent or Parent or Other Adult (all skill levels)

Location: McGaw Park, Fitchburg, WI

Register by clicking here. Registration ends May 23!

Fee: $30 (adult); $15 (youth)

2. Fun Prairie Pickleball Open – June 5, 2026, 6-8 pm

Two youth events offered:

• Child (age 10-13) Plus a Grandparent or Parent or Other Adult (all skill levels)
• Child (age 13+) Plus a Grandparent or Parent or Other Adult (all skill levels)

Location: Wyndham Hills Courts, Sun Prairie, WI

Register by clicking here. Registration ends May 25!

Fee: $35 (which includes a free adult t-shirt); only the adult signs up. Add $10 for youth t-shirt.

Questions? Contact the Tournament Director at Mcw2000@gmail.com.

3. CAPA Cup Tournament– August 14-16, 2026

Youth event offered:

• Parent/Grandparent and Child (all skill levels) – will be broken down by age categories closer to tournament to keep things fair

Location: Pickleball Kingdom, Sun Prairie, WI

Registration will open soon! You must be a Capital Area Pickleball Association (CAPA) Member to register. Children can join CAPA as part of a family membership. Click here to join or renew your CAPA membership today!

Community Learning & Play Opportunities for Youth:

1. Middleton

Dates: June 4-25, 2026

Times: Thursday evenings

Ages: 7-15 years

Location: John & Lucille Taylor Memorial Park Pickleball Courts, 5280 Bishops Bay Parkway, Middleton, WI, 53562

For more information, including times, cost, and registration information, click here.

2. Sun Prairie

Dates: June 9-July 28, 2026

Times: Tuesday evenings, 6-8 pm

Ages: 6th -8th graders

Location: Wyndham Hills Pickleball Courts, 675 N Heatherstone Drive, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590

Cost: Free! The program is run entirely by CAPA volunteers!

For more information, including registration information, click here.

3. Madison

Dates: June 22-August 13, 2026

Sessions: Two-week long, morning sessions running Monday-Thursdays. Several to choose from!

Ages: 3rd – 9th Graders

Location: Elver Park (West Side) and Door Creek Park (East Side)

For more information, including times, cost, and registration information, click here.

Odana Hills Golf Course and the adjacent Odana Hills East Park are being redeveloped, and it is anticipated that the Park may include new pickleball, tennis, and padel courts. At this time, it is unclear how many new courts would be added. The Madison Parks Department has a survey you can fill out here, and it will be hosting two in-person meetings next week where you can learn more about the project and provide feedback. The meetings will be held at the Odana Hills Golf Course Clubhouse, 4635 Odana Road, Madison, WI, 53711, at the following dates and times:

·      Wednesday, May 6: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

·      Thursday, May 7: 11:00am - 1:00pm

The renovations are expected to be completed by 2028. More information is available here.

Last fall, the City of Fitchburg built four additional pickleball courts at McGaw Park. And new this spring, there are now overhead lights for all twelve pickleball courts, so that you can keep the fun going until 10 pm at night if you want! The lights are not able to be turned on yet, but they will be soon.

As a reminder, for the 2026 season, there will be open play at McGaw on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings from 8-11 am, and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5-8 pm. In addition, Pickles and Beer happens every Friday from 4-9 pm. Courts 3-12 are available to rent in 1-hour time blocks when not scheduled for open play or another Recreation Department program. Court rentals are $10 for Fitchburg residents and $15 for non-residents. For more information, click here. Keep pickling!