Serving The Colony, TX · 6.8 miles · about 14 minutes
Indoor Pickleball and Youth Sports for The Colony, TX
Families in The Colony play indoor pickleball at Pad & Paddle Sports Center, a 26,000 square foot indoor arena at 1000 Spinks Road in Lewisville, about 6.8 miles and roughly 14 minutes from home.
The drive is simple. Take SH 121 west to I-35E, head north, and exit at Round Grove Road.
From Austin Ranch or the Grandscape side of town it is a straight shot with no surface-street crawl.
Seven full-size pickleball courts sit under one roof, measuring the regulation 60 by 30 feet, on a blue cushioned surface with professional nets and stadium-grade lighting.
That combination matters more for kids than most parents expect.
Indoor means no 104-degree August afternoon, no cancelled Saturday because a storm rolled off Lewisville Lake, and no waiting for a public court to free up.
The Colony's own outdoor courts fill fast in spring and empty out in July for obvious reasons.
Pad & Paddle runs multiple open play sessions every day, across all skill levels, so a nine-year-old and a fifteen-year-old can both find a session that fits.
Straight answers
The Colony at a glance
Where do The Colony residents play indoor pickleball?
Pad & Paddle Sports Center at 1000 Spinks Road, Suite 200, Lewisville, TX 75067.
How far is the venue?
About 6.8 miles, roughly 14 minutes via SH 121 west to I-35E north.
How many pickleball courts are there?
Seven full-size indoor courts, each 60 by 30 feet, on a blue cushioned surface.
Can children play?
Yes, multiple open play sessions run every day across all skill levels, and coaching is available.
Is cricket available too?
Yes, indoor cricket lanes with bowling machines and a coaching academy operate in the same building.
How do I book?
Reserve online through CourtReserve, or call (817) 983-6346.
Three sports, one roof
What you can play here
Pickleball
Seven 60 x 30 courts with cushioned blue surfacing, professional nets and stadium-grade lighting. Open play runs every day at every skill level, and the club is DUPR verified for rated play.
- Daily open play
- DUPR rated play
- Leagues & lessons
- Paddle rental
Box Cricket
Full indoor cricket lanes on true green surfacing, with bowling machines for batting practice and one-on-one sessions running daily. Coaching runs through the on-site academy.
- Bowling machines
- Net sessions
- Junior academy
- Team practice
Private Events
The arena hosts birthday parties, family get-togethers and corporate events, with the option to combine court or lane time with a private space for the group.
- Birthday parties
- Corporate events
- Group bookings
- Court + party combo
Where can kids play indoor pickleball year-round?
The short answer is Lewisville, at Pad & Paddle Sports Center, 6.8 miles away. Inside The Colony itself, options are real but limited.
The recreation center on North Colony Boulevard offers three indoor courts, and Bridges Park on Miller Drive has two outdoor courts open on a first-come basis.
Both are good civic amenities. Neither was built to hold a junior program, a parent group and a beginners' session at the same hour.
How long does the drive from The Colony actually take?
Fourteen minutes is the realistic figure, and it holds up outside of rush hour.
From Austin Ranch, the fastest line is SH 121 west to I-35E north, exiting at Round Grove Road.
From Stewart Peninsula and the north end of town, dropping down Main Street to SH 121 adds a couple of minutes and nothing else.
What youth programs and skill levels are available?
Open play runs multiple times every day and is organized by skill level, which is the part that makes it usable for children rather than only for adults.
A child who has never held a paddle is not dropped into the same session as rated players. That sounds obvious.
In practice it is the reason most kids quit a racquet sport in the first month.
Can parents and kids play together?
Yes, and it is one of the more common reasons families end up here.
Pickleball is one of the few sports where a 42-year-old and a 12-year-old can play a genuinely competitive game.
The court is compact, the ball is slow, and technique matters more than power or reach.
What is indoor cricket, and would a local kid try it?
Pad & Paddle runs indoor cricket lanes, sometimes called box cricket, on a green surface with bowling machines available.
This is the only facility in the United States where pickleball and cricket sit under one roof, which is a genuinely strange sentence to write about a building in Denton County.
When can school-age players come in?
Open play sessions run every day, across the full range of skill levels, so the practical answer for most families is after school on weekdays and throughout the day on weekends.
Exact daily session times are published at 9am to 10pm Monday through Thursday, 9am to 11pm Friday, 8am to 11pm Saturday and 8am to 8pm Sunday and inside the CourtReserve booking system.
How does this compare to what the city already has?
Honestly, it complements rather than replaces.
The recreation center on North Colony Boulevard is a good facility, close to home, and its three indoor courts serve a lot of residents well.
Bridges Park is free and open year-round outdoors. If you live near either and just want to hit for 45 minutes, use them.
Getting here
The drive from The Colony
Address
Pad & Paddle Sports Center
1000 Spinks Road, Suite 200
Lewisville, TX 75067
Neighborhoods we serve in The Colony
- Austin Ranch
- Stewart Peninsula
- The Tribute
- The Legends
- Colony Heights
Local landmarks
- Grandscape
- Stewart Creek Park
- The Colony Shoreline Trail
Frequently asked
The Colony questions, answered
Are there youth pickleball programs for kids?
Yes. Pad & Paddle runs open play sessions every day organized by skill level, plus coaching for players who want structure. Children can start in a beginner-level session and move up as they improve. The facility is a DUPR-verified club, so juniors who progress to rated play can keep developing without changing venues or driving further afield.
At what age can a child start pickleball lessons?
Pickleball suits younger beginners better than most racquet sports because the court is short and the ball moves slowly. Most children can rally within their first session. Rather than a fixed age cutoff, the practical test is whether a child can hold a paddle and follow instruction. Call (817) 983-6346 to talk through your child's readiness before booking.
What happens during summer and school holidays?
Summer is when this matters most. Outdoor courts in Denton County become unusable by late morning in July and August. The arena is fully indoor and climate controlled, so sessions run at the same quality in August as in January. Winter break, spring break and Thanksgiving week are all covered the same way, with daily open play throughout.
Are there junior leagues or organized competition?
Pad & Paddle is a DUPR-verified club, which means rated, tracked play is part of the culture rather than an add-on. Open play sessions are separated by skill level, so competitive juniors get matched appropriately rather than thrown in at random. Current junior league and event schedules are published at 9am to 10pm Monday through Thursday, 9am to 11pm Friday, 8am to 11pm Saturday and 8am to 8pm Sunday and in the CourtReserve booking system.
Is there anything for teenagers rather than young children?
Yes. Teenagers usually do best in the skill-level open play sessions alongside adults, which pickleball supports well because rallies favor placement over raw power. Teens who want to compete can use DUPR-verified play to track a real rating. Indoor cricket and table tennis are also available in the same building if they want variety.
Can kids come straight after school on weekdays?
That is the most common pattern for The Colony families. School ends, the drive via SH 121 and I-35E takes about 14 minutes, and an open play session fits before dinner. Because everything is indoors, the schedule holds all year. Check current daily session times at 9am to 10pm Monday through Thursday, 9am to 11pm Friday, 8am to 11pm Saturday and 8am to 8pm Sunday and reserve through CourtReserve before you leave home.
Can parents watch, and is there somewhere to sit?
Yes. The arena is a single 26,000 square foot indoor space with clear sightlines across the seven courts. Parents can watch a full junior session in air conditioning rather than standing outdoors in the heat. Many bring a laptop and work through the hour, then drive home together with their kids afterward.
How are kids grouped by skill level?
Open play sessions run daily at multiple levels, so a first-timer is not placed against experienced players. That separation is the single biggest reason children stay with the sport past the first month. If you are unsure where your child fits, staff will place them after watching a few points rather than guessing from a form.
Does my child need their own paddle to start?
No. A first visit does not require buying equipment, which lets a family find out whether their child enjoys the sport before spending anything. If your child sticks with it, staff can advise on a suitable first paddle by size and weight. Equipment pricing and rental details are listed at {{PRICING}}.
Can I book a group session for my child and their friends?
Yes. Pad & Paddle has private event space used for birthday parties, group bookings and get-togethers, and seven courts absorb a large group without a scheduling problem. This works well for a class group from a Lewisville ISD campus. Email info@padandpaddle.com or call (817) 983-6346 to arrange it.
Ready when you are
Your court is 12 minutes away
Book a pickleball court, reserve a cricket lane, or ask about hosting your next event at the arena.
Memberships from All Access to Walk In · 1000 Spinks Road, Suite 200, Lewisville, TX 75067
The Colony sits close enough to Lewisville that most residents already cross the line weekly without thinking about it.
From Austin Ranch, the run down SH 121 to I-35E north and off at Round Grove Road takes about 14 minutes.
From Stewart Peninsula, The Tribute or The Legends, add a few minutes down Main Street and the route is the same.
Families heading home from Grandscape often stop in on the way, since it is the same corridor.
The courts at Bridges Park and the recreation center on North Colony Boulevard cover casual play, and Stewart Creek Park and the Shoreline Trail cover the outdoors.
What has been missing locally is a large indoor arena with seven regulation courts, cricket lanes and a coaching academy under one roof.
