Wixom is a small but practical pickleball city: free outdoor play inside city limits, and fast access to some of Oakland County’s biggest indoor venues when the weather turns. Court details on the city pages are sparse, so this guide says exactly what is and isn’t published.
| Place | Type | Published access | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Mettala Park | Outdoor | Free, walk-on | Playing inside Wixom city limits |
| Gilbert Willis Park | Outdoor | Free, walk-on | A second city option near Trombley |
| Lyon Oaks County Park | Outdoor (county) | County park; fees not published on the page | A short drive south on Pontiac Trail |
| SPARC Arena, Novi | Indoor | About 6 miles; $10 walk-in open play | Year-round drop-in without a membership |
Gunnar Mettala Park
The City of Wixom lists pickleball courts among the amenities at Gunnar Mettala Park (645 Mettala Drive), a 65-acre park on the east-central side of the city. The page does not publish a court count or a schedule: this is show-up-and-play territory. Bring paddles and balls; the city page does not confirm permanent nets.
Gilbert Willis Park
Gilbert Willis Park (2400 Trombley Lane) is the second Wixom city park listing pickleball, alongside basketball, tennis, disc golf and softball. Like Gunnar Mettala, no court count or organized schedule is published on the park page.
Lyon Oaks County Park
Just south of Wixom on Pontiac Trail, Lyon Oaks is an Oakland County park with outdoor pickleball courts that received improvements through the county’s Healthy Communities investments. The county page does not publish a court count, hours, or a pickleball fee: check the park page before a long trip.
Indoor pickleball near Wixom
Distances are straight-line from central Wixom; driving time will be longer.
- SPARC Arena (Novi): about 6 miles: six indoor courts, $10 walk-in open play, $5 for members. The closest visitor-friendly indoor option.
- PickleRage (West Bloomfield): about 8 miles: indoor club; see its site for current programs.
- MI-REV Training Center (Highland): about 9 miles: indoor open play, reservations, lessons and organized programming.
- Northville Pickleball Club: about 9 miles: 16 indoor courts with skill-rated sessions.
- Action Sports Center (South Lyon): about 8 miles: five indoor courts, $7 drop-in.
Quick pick
Free outdoor in town? Gunnar Mettala or Gilbert Willis, no reservation. Need an indoor option? SPARC in Novi is the shortest drive with published walk-in pricing.
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Find Wixom courtsFrequently asked questions
Where can I play pickleball in Wixom?
Gunnar Mettala Park and Gilbert Willis Park both list pickleball on the city’s park pages. Both are free, walk-on, and neither publishes a court count or schedule.
Do the Wixom courts have nets and lights?
Not published on the city pages. Bring paddles and balls, and plan for a portable net if you don’t see permanent nets on arrival.
What is the closest indoor pickleball to Wixom?
SPARC Arena in Novi, roughly 6 miles straight-line, with $10 walk-in open play. PickleRage, MI-REV, and Action Sports Center are all within about an 8-9 mile radius.
Do I need to reserve a court in Wixom?
The city does not publish a reservation system for these parks: plan on walk-on play during park hours.
Sources
- City of Wixom: Gunnar Mettala Park
- City of Wixom: Gilbert Willis Park
- Oakland County Parks: Lyon Oaks
- SPARC Arena pickleball
- Play Pickleball MI: Wixom listings
Facility details reflect our live listings and city/county sources as of September 2026. Always verify before traveling.