Open Gym

La Vista Recreation Department strives to offer quality programming and leisure opportunities for all ages and abilities.  The basketball courts at the Community Center are programmed for La Vista athletics, senior, youth, and adult activities, and open gym Pickleball and Basketball.  Activities, classes, and open gym will vary by month.

Click on the picture below to see the current month's Open Gym Schedule

January 2026 Open Gym Schedule

Pickleball

The Community Center offers two ways to play pickleball, drop-in and court reservation. 

Reservations (Exclusive play for renter and their group only) – Designated with a green pickleball on Open Gym Calendar

Reservations can be made in person or via phone 7 days in advance. Reservations are made on a first come first served basis.

Participants must bring their own equipment. When reserving a court, the person making the reservation is reserving the space for their group and the court is not open for other players other than those associated with the renter’s group. 

Renter must declare the estimated number of players in their group at the time of reservation. All players associated with the renter do not have to pay a daily visit fee and may enter free of charge during the time of reservation.

Drop-In (Open to all) – Designated with an orange paddle on Open Gym Calendar

The Recreation Department establishes a monthly Open Gym calendar that designates times for unstructured play for various activities in the gymnasium: youth, basketball, pickleball. During these drop-in times individuals will pay a daily visit fee to utilize the time. This is open to all residents and non-residents. Anyone on the courts during these Open Gym Drop-In times have the ability to play. Each player wishing to participate in Drop-In Open Gym during pickleball time will pay this fee. 

Drop-In Pickleball Program Play

• The recommendation is for games to be played to 11 with no waitlist or 7 with players waiting. Win by 1 if playing to 11 or win by 2 if playing to 7.
  • All players sign in on the pink clipboard located in the gymnasium
  • All players rotate out at end-of-game if four players or more are waiting
  • Players should wait at the court they want to play on
  • Players should place their paddle in the ‘paddle rack’ to ensure everyone is playing on a first-come, first-serve basis

Gymnasium Rules


Fees (Drop-In Open Gym & Pickleball)

Fees are for the use of Open Gym. Drop-In Pickleball (Check for times on Open Gym Schedule above) and the Fitness Center.

Youth, 10–15, must be registered with the Community Center before being left unattended. To register, a parent/guardian must fill out the Community Center Identification Information form and show valid I.D.

Court Rentals

The Community Center has one wallyball/racquetball court, and three pickleball courts. Courts are reserved on a first come, first serve basis and may be reserved up to seven days in advanced. Please check Open Gym Schedule above to check on court rental availability. Availability is subject to change without notice. 

Fees (Court Rentals)

Effective January 1, 2026: 3% convenience fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. This fee will only apply to payments made by credit card and will not affect cash, check, or other non-credit card payment methods. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to manage operational costs while maintaining quality programs, facilities, and services for our community.