Overlook Pickleball Courts

Overlook Pickleball Courts

Welcome to the Overlook Pickleball Courts!

9.26.2024: The Pickleball Courts at Overlook are officially open. The area has also been reseeded to allow for landscaping around the courts to flourish this fall. 

We will look to have an official ribbon cutting ceremony in the near future. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for that announcement.

A couple of things to keep in mind:

  • We ask all players to refrain from walking on dirt or grass to and from the courts to keep the area clean. There is a paved path leading all players to the courts. 
  • We also ask all players to keep bags, portable chairs and gear on the bench and paddle rack side of the courts. The area (storm water basin) on the other side of the court fencing is currently seeded and covered with straw. This straw and dirt will make its way (via sneakers) onto the courts making for slippery conditions.
  • Players are prohibited from parking on grass in the area. There will be a small temporary parking area adjacent to the courts coming soon. The main parking area will be the lot next to Destination Playground. You'll also find additional parking at the baseball and soccer field parking lots.
  • This is a carry in and carry out facility. All personal supplies, equipment and trash must be removed.

Before making your way to enjoy the courts, get to know the rules below that will help keep the action on the court flowing and ensure fun for all ages and skill levels. 

These rules are also displayed at the courts.

Facility Rules:

1. Players of all levels and abilities are welcome.
2. Courts are for Pickleball use only; no other activities are permitted.
3. Hours of operation - Dawn to 10 pm
4. Play at your own risk. Courts are not maintained for adverse weather conditions.
5. No private / professional lessons permitted unless approved by Manheim Township.
6. Must carry in and carry out all personal supplies, equipment and trash.
7. Enclosed, non-glass bottles are permitted inside fenced area. Food, glass, alcohol, and pets are not permitted inside fenced area.
8. Athletic footwear is required.
9. Use gate closest to your court.
10. Do not cross behind an active court. Wait until play stops.
11. If a loose ball enters your court, play stops.
12. No profanity or abusive language is permitted.
13. All additional Manheim Township Park Rules and Regulations apply.

Rules of Play:

A rack system will be used for rotation of play. Players select where they place their paddle on the rack. Only one paddle can be used for play and rack. Players cannot be playing and holding a place in the paddle rack.

1. When courts are not full and less than 4 players waiting:
           a. Foursomes may stay together uninterrupted. 
           b. Only if a member of a foursome is willing, does anyone from the foursome need to rotate out of the foursome 
                and play with the waiting players.

2. When courts are full, and four or more players are waiting:
          a. No Singles play permitted.
          b. No drilling practicing is allowed.
          c. Waiting players place paddles in the next open rack slots.
          d. Limit on game to 11 points, win by two points; when a game is complete all four players rotate off the court.
          e. The next four players from the paddle rack take the court.

For emergencies, please contact 911.

The address of this location is 2240 Basset Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601. For general questions, comments and concerns, please contact the Manheim Township Recreation Department, 717-290-7180.

Lighting Operation:

1. Push button is active between 4 pm - 10 pm.

2. When button is pressed, lights will turn on for 2 hours.

3. At the end of 2 hours of play time, orange strobe flashes for 5 minutes. Lights will turn off after 5 minutes unless button is pressed again.

4. At 10 pm lights will go off regardless of play time remaining on timer.

Indoor Pickleball at the Overlook Activities Center

Overlook Activities Center offers seasonal drop-in play on 5 indoor courts.

For exact days and times please check out this link - https://secure.rec1.com/PA/manheim-township-recreation-pa/catalog (Click on the Adult Programs tab).

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 1 PM - 3 PM.

Tuesdays - Advanced Level Play for players with a self-rating of 4+ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

Drop-in fee $5/visit for Manheim Township residents, $6 for non-residents.