Serving Carrollton, TX · 8.7 miles · about 16 minutes
Indoor Cricket and Pickleball for Carrollton, TX
People in Carrollton play indoor cricket and pickleball at Pad & Paddle Sports Center, 1000 Spinks Road in Lewisville, about 8.7 miles straight up I-35E and roughly 16 minutes from home.
Exit at Round Grove Road and you are there.
It is a 26,000 square foot indoor arena holding seven full-size pickleball courts and indoor cricket lanes in the same building, which is currently the only place in the United States where those two sports share a roof.
That pairing is unusually well suited to this part of DFW.
The Carrollton and Farmers Branch corridor holds one of the densest Malayali and wider Indian communities in North Texas, going back to the nursing families who settled here in the 1970s and 80s.
Cricket is not a novelty in these neighborhoods, it is a childhood sport. At the same time, pickleball has become the default social sport across local offices and cul-de-sacs.
A single venue that does both properly means a mixed group of colleagues, cousins or neighbors does not have to argue about what to play.
Straight answers
Carrollton at a glance
Where can Carrollton residents play indoor cricket?
At Pad & Paddle Sports Center, 1000 Spinks Road, Suite 200, Lewisville, TX 75067, about 8.7 miles north.
How long is the drive?
Roughly 16 minutes, straight up I-35E north to the Round Grove Road exit.
Can a company book the venue?
Yes, private event space is available for corporate events, group bookings and get-togethers.
Can one group play cricket and pickleball together?
Yes, both are inside the same 26,000 square foot building, so groups can split and swap.
How many pickleball courts are available?
Seven full-size indoor courts, 60 by 30 feet, on a blue cushioned surface.
How do groups book?
Standard sessions through CourtReserve online, group and corporate bookings by calling (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 do people in Carrollton play indoor cricket?
At Pad & Paddle Sports Center in Lewisville, 8.7 miles north on I-35E.
Indoor cricket in DFW has historically meant a long drive, usually west toward Fort Worth or out past the tollways.
This is now the closest dedicated indoor cricket setup on the north side of the metroplex.
How do you get there from Carrollton?
I-35E north, exit Round Grove Road. That is the whole route from almost anywhere in the city, and it takes about 16 minutes outside of peak traffic.
From Northwest Carrollton and the Old Downtown square, you are on the highway within a few minutes of leaving.
From Josey Ranch and the eastern side of town, Josey Lane or Josey Ranch Road up to the freeway is the usual first leg.
Why do local companies book an indoor arena for team events?
Because the alternatives are tired.
There are plenty of restaurants, bowling alleys and escape rooms within a few minutes of any office in town, and most teams have been to all of them.
A sports arena gets people moving, mixes departments up, and produces conversation that a dinner table does not.
Can a group play both cricket and pickleball in one visit?
Yes, and this is the main reason mixed groups choose it. The seven pickleball courts and the cricket lanes are in the same 26,000 square foot building.
A group of twenty-four can split, with half on courts and half in the lanes, then swap partway through.
How does this compare to the city's own recreation centers?
Carrollton has invested properly in recreation, and it shows.
The Rosemeade Recreation Center on East Rosemeade Parkway came out of a large expansion with five indoor courts, two gyms, a walking track and a fitness room.
Crosby Recreation Center added multi-purpose court space. Josey Ranch Sports Complex covers the outdoor side.
For an individual resident who wants a membership and a regular game, those are strong and inexpensive options.
What does everyday open play look like?
Open play sessions run multiple times every day, across all skill levels.
That means someone who does not want to organize a group can just show up to a session at their level and get matched.
No four-person text thread, no chasing people for a Saturday.
What size groups does the space handle?
Seven full-size courts plus cricket lanes inside 26,000 square feet gives real capacity.
A group can run twenty-eight players on courts simultaneously in doubles, with more rotating and more again in the cricket lanes.
For most corporate teams and family events, capacity is not the constraint.
Getting here
The drive from Carrollton
Address
Pad & Paddle Sports Center
1000 Spinks Road, Suite 200
Lewisville, TX 75067
Neighborhoods we serve in Carrollton
- Indian Creek
- Josey Ranch
- Old Downtown Carrollton
- Rosemeade
- Northwest Carrollton
Local landmarks
- Josey Ranch Sports Complex
- Downtown Carrollton Square
- Rosemeade Park
Frequently asked
Carrollton questions, answered
Can my company book the facility for a team event?
Yes. Pad & Paddle has dedicated private event space alongside seven pickleball courts and indoor cricket lanes, and it is used regularly for corporate events and group bookings. Carrollton companies are 16 minutes away on I-35E, which is close enough for an after-work offsite. Call (817) 983-6346 or email info@padandpaddle.com to scope your event.
What makes this work as a team-building activity?
Pickleball has an unusually low skill floor, so nobody on your team spends the evening embarrassed, and points get won by beginners in their first game. Adding indoor cricket flips the usual expertise hierarchy in a local office, since colleagues who grew up playing get to coach everyone else. Both effects happen naturally without a facilitator running exercises.
How large a group can you accommodate?
Seven full-size courts plus indoor cricket lanes inside a 26,000 square foot arena gives substantial capacity, with twenty-eight players able to be on courts at once in doubles before anyone rotates. Cricket lanes take additional players simultaneously. Give the team your headcount when you enquire and they will confirm the exact configuration for your date.
Can a group split across cricket and pickleball at the same time?
Yes, and it is the most popular format for mixed groups. Half the party takes the pickleball courts while the other half takes the cricket lanes, then the two groups swap partway through the session. Because both sports are in the same building, nobody drives anywhere and the whole group stays together for the visit.
Are weekend slots available for large groups?
Weekends are available and are the busiest window, particularly Saturday and Sunday evenings when demand from Carrollton, Lewisville and The Colony overlaps. Book earlier than you think you need to, especially for anything over twenty people. Current weekend availability is visible in the CourtReserve booking system and daily operating hours are listed at 9am to 10pm Monday through Thursday, 9am to 11pm Friday, 8am to 11pm Saturday and 8am to 8pm Sunday.
Can we bring food, or is catering available?
The private event space is designed for gatherings, which means groups need somewhere to eat as well as play. Food arrangements vary by the size and type of booking, and outside catering is often the simplest route for larger corporate groups. Confirm the current food and catering policy with the team at info@padandpaddle.com before finalizing your plans.
Can we reserve several courts or lanes at once rather than one?
Yes. Multi-court and multi-lane reservations are handled directly rather than through the standard online booking flow, because the configuration has to be built around your group. Tell the team how many players, which sports and what time window, and they will hold the right number of courts and lanes together. Call (817) 983-6346 to arrange it.
Do you invoice companies, or does someone have to pay personally?
Corporate bookings from Carrollton businesses are arranged directly with the team rather than through the self-serve booking system, which is exactly where payment and invoicing terms get set. Bring your finance requirements into the first conversation so nothing has to be unpicked afterward. Email info@padandpaddle.com with your company details and the team will confirm what they can support.
Can we set up a recurring monthly or quarterly booking?
Recurring group slots are worth asking about, particularly for companies running a regular social calendar or a standing team session. A repeating reservation protects your preferred time from being taken week to week. Discuss the pattern you want with the team on (817) 983-6346, and see {{PRICING}} for current membership and group rate structures.
Can our group play more than two sports in one visit?
Yes. Alongside the seven pickleball courts and the indoor cricket lanes, table tennis is available in the same building. That gives a group a third option for anyone sitting out a rotation or anyone who would rather not be on a full court. A typical visit runs cricket and pickleball as the main blocks with table tennis filling the gaps.
Ready when you are
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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
Carrollton sits close enough to Lewisville that I-35E does almost all the work.
From the Old Downtown square near the DART station, it is a short run to the freeway and then 8.7 miles north to the Round Grove Road exit, about 16 minutes.
From Indian Creek and Josey Ranch, Josey Lane feeds up to the highway just as easily, and Rosemeade Parkway does the same from the western neighborhoods.
The city's own facilities are good, with the expanded Rosemeade Recreation Center covering indoor courts and Josey Ranch Sports Complex covering outdoor fields.
What is missing inside the city limits is indoor cricket, or a single venue where a company or a family can book courts, lanes and event space together for one evening.
