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Play Pickleball at Lovelace Park

Gross Point Rd & Thayer St, Evanston, IL 60201, United States
Lovelace Park
👋 2 coaches teach here
Popular venueHighly visited location.
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Parking availableOn-site parking available.
Outdoor facilityPerfect for enjoying great weather.
Lovelace Park in Evanston, IL offers 3 outdoor hard pickleball courts overlaid on tennis courts with taller nets. Free public access with reservations available via city website; amenities include restrooms and water.
Number of courts3
Open hours:Park hours apply; courts available daylight hours subject to weather and reservations.

Learn Pickleball with a coach that teaches at Lovelace Park:

Wen Yu profile
About Wen

Igniting passion and skill on the court is my specialty. As a solid tennis and pickleball player, I taught highly regarded skills clinics in the local community. Most of my players experience rapid progress on the court and leave the clinic with much more confidence and enthusiasm for the game. I offer tailored instruction to elevate your game, making learning fun and effective. Let's achieve your goals together! I’m passionate about the sport and would like to help as many people learn and improve as possible. If you need a lesson outside of Wilmette in the north shore area, please send me a request. I’ll see what I can do. All my sessions will be tailored specifically to individual players. Here’s an overview of what we will do based on your levels: For Beginners: Building the Foundation The goal is to get you up and running so you can truly enjoy your new sport. I will focus on laying a solid technical foundation and teaching you the key strategies needed to start playing matches. By understanding the "how" and the "why" early on, you will see consistent, rewarding progress over time. For Intermediate Players: Breaking the Bottleneck I will identify exactly what is holding you back—the specific moments where you feel uncomfortable or lose points repeatedly. We’ll use purposeful, engaging drills to turn those weaknesses into strengths. Often, refining just one specific shot can transform your entire game. From there, we will progress into advanced shot selection and point construction. For Advanced Players: Mastering the Margins At this level, it’s about fine-tuning your unique style. I will analyze your game to sharpen your anticipation, balance, and footwork. Our sessions focus on high-level decision-making, precise targeting, and superior ball control. Finally, we’ll integrate the "secret sauce" of the competitive game: mental toughness and peak physical fitness.

What students say...

"I’m an advanced tennis player. Playing pickleball is easy but also humbling as I level up when patience and strategy become critical. Wen helped me understand the key difference between the two sports and develop skills and intuition to play competitively in pickleball.

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Wen
From$86per lesson

Wen

Bio: Igniting passion and skill on the court is my specialty. As a solid tennis and pickleball player, I taught highly regarded skills clinics in the local community. Most of my players experience rapid progress on the court and leave the clinic with much more confidence and enthusiasm for the game. I offer tailored instruction to elevate your game, making learning fun and effective. Let's achieve your goals together! I’m passionate about the sport and would like to help as many people learn and improve as possible. If you need a lesson outside of Wilmette in the north shore area, please send me a request. I’ll see what I can do. All my sessions will be tailored specifically to individual players. Here’s an overview of what we will do based on your levels: For Beginners: Building the Foundation The goal is to get you up and running so you can truly enjoy your new sport. I will focus on laying a solid technical foundation and teaching you the key strategies needed to start playing matches. By understanding the "how" and the "why" early on, you will see consistent, rewarding progress over time. For Intermediate Players: Breaking the Bottleneck I will identify exactly what is holding you back—the specific moments where you feel uncomfortable or lose points repeatedly. We’ll use purposeful, engaging drills to turn those weaknesses into strengths. Often, refining just one specific shot can transform your entire game. From there, we will progress into advanced shot selection and point construction. For Advanced Players: Mastering the Margins At this level, it’s about fine-tuning your unique style. I will analyze your game to sharpen your anticipation, balance, and footwork. Our sessions focus on high-level decision-making, precise targeting, and superior ball control. Finally, we’ll integrate the "secret sauce" of the competitive game: mental toughness and peak physical fitness.
5.0
Pickleball
5 Lessons given
5.0
Travels to you
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
Tournament Winner
💰$86 for weekly lessons
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Jaronn Watkins profile
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About Jaronn

I’m a pro basketball skills trainer with 14 years of experience, and I’ve been playing pickleball for the past three years, currently ranking as a 4.5 player. My focus is on teaching the fundamentals and strategic play, drawing from my background in basketball to enhance my coaching. Having played pro basketball overseas, I bring a unique perspective to my training, helping players excel in both sports!

What students say...

"Jaronn was very knowledgeable and gave me good instructions and help with my game

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Jaronn
From$57per lesson

Jaronn

Bio: I’m a pro basketball skills trainer with 14 years of experience, and I’ve been playing pickleball for the past three years, currently ranking as a 4.5 player. My focus is on teaching the fundamentals and strategic play, drawing from my background in basketball to enhance my coaching. Having played pro basketball overseas, I bring a unique perspective to my training, helping players excel in both sports!
5.0
Pickleball
10 Lessons given
5.0
Travels to you
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 7:00 AM
PPR Certified
Tournament Winner
💰$57 for weekly lessons
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