Farmington Hills’ headline spot is The Hawk: ten free outdoor courts with nets, run by the city. Inside, the Costick Activities Center hosts pickleball through the city’s Adults 50 & Better programming. Beyond the city line, indoor clubs and park courts in West Bloomfield, Novi, Livonia and Commerce Township are all within a 10-mile radius.
| Place | Type | Published access | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawk | 10 outdoor courts with nets | Free, walk-on; rotation 8am–noon and 6pm–dusk | Most visitors and locals |
| Costick Activities Center | Indoor, city programming | Scheduled Adults 50 & Better sessions | Older adults playing indoors |
| PickleRage West Bloomfield | Indoor club (~2 miles) | Court count and prices not published in our directory | Year-round indoor nearby |
| Drake Sports Park (West Bloomfield) | 4 dedicated + 2 lined outdoor | Free, 8am–dusk outside programming closures | Free outdoor alternative |
The Hawk
The City of Farmington Hills’ pickleball page for The Hawk (29995 W 12 Mile Rd) lists 10 newly resurfaced asphalt courts with nets. The courts are open to the public any time they’re not being used by a city program, and rotational play rules are enforced daily from 8 a.m. to noon and again from 6 p.m. to dusk. The city points to a bulletin board outside the courts for current notices — there’s no online reservation system listed on the city page.
Costick Activities Center (indoor)
The Costick Activities Center at 28600 Eleven Mile Rd is the city’s indoor option, but it’s program-based rather than a public warehouse: the city lists indoor pickleball through scheduled Adults 50 & Better programming. Eligibility and times change with each activity guide, so check the current city guide before you go. Our directory doesn’t publish a court count or fees for this center because the city page doesn’t list them.
Nearby indoor options
Roughly 2 miles northwest (straight-line; driving time varies), PickleRage West Bloomfield runs indoor play at the Gateway Center — our directory lists it but the site doesn’t publish court counts or drop-in prices, so check directly for visitor access. About 7 miles southwest, SPARC Arena in Novi lists 6 indoor courts with walk-in open play ($10 public, $5 members per our directory) — the closest indoor option in our listings that publishes visitor pricing.
Nearby free outdoor courts
If The Hawk is full: Drake Sports Park in West Bloomfield (about 4 miles) lists 4 dedicated courts plus pickleball lines on 2 tennis courts, free 8 a.m. to dusk outside programming closures. Wildlife Woods Park in Novi (about 9 miles) has 8 free dedicated courts dawn to dusk. In Livonia, Bicentennial and Compton parks (5–7 miles) are both free — see our Livonia guide. For reservable organized play, the Richardson Center in Commerce Township (~8 miles) and PARC Pickleball in Plymouth (~11 miles) are covered in our three-city guide.
Quick pick
Default to The Hawk for free outdoor play with ten courts, nets, and published rotation periods. Choose Costick if you’re 50+ and want indoor city programming. Choose SPARC or PickleRage for cold-weather indoor play.
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Find Farmington Hills courtsFrequently asked questions
Is pickleball free in Farmington Hills?
Yes. The Hawk’s 10 outdoor courts are free and open to the public whenever a city program isn’t using them, per the city page.
Does The Hawk have nets and lights?
The city lists nets on all 10 courts. The city page does not publish light or reservation details — it points to the on-site bulletin board for current notices.
What are The Hawk’s rotation hours?
Rotational play rules are enforced 8 a.m.–noon and 6 p.m.–dusk daily, per the city.
Is there indoor pickleball in Farmington Hills?
The Costick Activities Center hosts indoor play through the city’s scheduled Adults 50 & Better program. It is not a public walk-in club — check the current activity guide for eligibility and times.
Do I have to be 50 to play at Costick?
The city lists pickleball there under Adults 50 & Better programming. The city’s current activity guide is the source of truth for who can register.
What’s the closest indoor club with public pricing?
SPARC Arena in Novi, about 7 miles straight-line from The Hawk, lists walk-in open play at $10 for the public ($5 members) in our directory.
Sources
- City of Farmington Hills — The Hawk Pickleball Courts
- City of Farmington Hills — Costick Activities Center
- PickleRage West Bloomfield — official site
- SPARC Arena — pickleball
- West Bloomfield Parks — pickleball (Drake Sports Park)
- Play Pickleball MI — Farmington Hills listings
Facility details reflect our live listings and city/venue sources as of September 2026. Always verify before traveling.