Pickleball courts available

Pickleball, a sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, is coming to Park View Health & Fitness Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, beginning Sept. 12. Two courts will be available from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The game uses a tennis-style net, lightweight plastic ball and wooden or graphite paddles and can be played by all ages. The Mundelein Park & Recreation District coordinated the schedule with the Vernon Hills Park District, which offers pickleball during the same time Mondays and Wednesdays. Mundelein Park District provides the paddles and balls and there is a $3 drop in fee. No registration is necessary. For more information contact Rose at (847) 388-5431.