Very nice and spacious courts, friendly staff and great way to demo multiple different paddles…read more Only downside is anyone can sign up for any level open play which mixed beginners and intermediate players into the high intermediate open play making games unevenly matched.

Very nice PB courts and they added some noice absorbing foam on the walls. The staff are super nice…read moreand helpful.

I am so glad I found this place! I moved to Bergen County a few months ago, and have been wanting…read moreto take some clinics to build foundational skills for my game. There are classes for all levels, but I took a Beginners 101 class with Guy. He was fantastic, taking us through a methodical intro of the broad essentials of the game with time for serving, dinking, and playing a game with guided instruction. As a teacher myself, I appreciated Guy's teaching style, which was warm and explicit with lots of positive feedback for players. I can't wait to sign up for another class! Thanks, Guy!

I loved the nets in between courts instead of a chain link fence. The courts were in excellent…read moreshape. The ceilings are too low for lobs. During Open Play there's no walk way for people to get on and off their courts without stopping other games to walk through others courts. I wish everyone knew how to move quickly and respect that others are standing there waiting but many were just leisurely about their movement. With 4 courts, much of the 1.5 hour session for open play is paused for people moving court to court. In my opinion, Open Play should be 2 hours at the same price to allow for the subs to move through to their courts since there is no appropriated walkway.

I'm a member at the Smithotwn location but have dropped in on occasion. It's well run, friendly…read morestaff and clean. As a franchise the clinics and lessons have made me confident in my game where I can take it anywhere and compete.

I've started playing pickleball a year and a half ago (Nov '23) and took a beginner clinic at the…read moreNesconset location. Ian S was the instructor and he has elevated my game as I continue to sign up for drill sessions and lessons with him and then put my newly acquired skills into practice in the numerous scheduled open play and special events (tournaments, holiday themed parties and their excellent "Play with the Pros" sessions) The facility and staff (Andrew, Eric and the front desk) are extremely friendly, knowledgeable and willing to share their considerable expertise. I've played at most of the facilities on the island and always look forward to playing at Pickle N Par due to the space, cleanliness and most importantly, the people!

Michele Dabal is the best. Great communication, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about…read morepickleball. Highly recommend MD pickleball academy!

From the owner: MD Pickleball Academy provides a safe, enjoyable and positive environment for all ages and…read moreabilities to learn, play and enjoy the sport of pickleball.

Terrible pickleball courts. The courts are not large enough, the adjacent badminton court net…read moredividers impinge upon the pickleball courts. The facility is not equipped with a water fountain. I would not recommend.

Great courts, friendly owners...they have done a great job of automating the facility !read more

Played pickleball here with some family and had a great time! The facility has a gym and tennis…read morecourts plus showers. All indoor courts. Seems the fans weren't working so it was a bit warm inside, but Mo helped us out with racquets and they have balls available for rent, too. Wish I could have gone here more than once on this trip!

I am Emily F's father and would like to concur with her review and add a few notes…read more MO couldn't have been more hospitable. I love businesses that text! I also participated in a group open pickleball session and the participants (all local I think) were most welcoming. I got a good gym workout in too. The equipment is older but very functional and there is a massive amount of it.

I've been to Hudson River Pickleball a handful of times now. Each visit has been a great…read moreexperience. The staff is friendly. Prices are fair. The courts are well maintained. Can't really ask for much more. I'll probably find myself back at Hudson eventually.

A group of friends have been playing at this Hudson River Pickleball place for about 8 months for…read moreat least once a week regularly. But, I am giving "zero". Not for its court price. (Quite reasonable) Not for its court quality. (Low ceiling, but ok) I am giving "zero" for the owner's unacceptable attitude in addressing an incident. The manner he talks to customers, abruptly, absolutely rudely, no explanation what so ever. And if you reply and ask for "why", his response is "You cannot use the facility anymore. I can kick you out." Authority .....? "I can kick you out and ban all of you." Yes, he is one of the partners and yes, he may have the authority. But, if there is no sign of what to caution, and no warning, no explanation, then he cannot enforce such. His attitude of disrespecting the customers condescendingly was so unacceptable that we ended our membership there. We will not be going back.

So much fun pickle balling for the first time. The outdoor…read morepickleball court is new, everything looked well kept and the instructors were knowledgeable and encouraging during the session. Looking forward to a few more lessons !

TRASH Place - Extremely Disappointing Experience - Avoid Montclair/Fair Lawn Pickleball…read more Pros: They provide plenty of balls for play, but that's about all I can say positively based on our experience. Cons: The lack of net dividers between courts is a major issue, leading to constant disruptions throughout each game. The courts are also quite cramped and not spacious, making it hard to enjoy a good game. The indoor courts feel nearly identical at first glance, and the outdoor courts are not even properly surfaced--they're more like makeshift courts made of rough, sandpaper-like material. Many cracked balls are scattered around, and you need to check every ball before using it to ensure it's not damaged. But the biggest disappointment--and the reason my group of 69 active players will be avoiding Montclair/Fair Lawn Pickleball in the future--was the lack of professionalism and communication. In the last week of September 2024, we booked an open play session with four friends. It was raining that day, and we didn't hear anything from the venue until an hour before the scheduled start time. At that point, they informed us that the open play was canceled because it was supposed to be outdoors, not taking into account the two indoor courts available. Waiting until an hour before the session to cancel is unacceptable. Communication is key, and this delay shows a serious lack of consideration. We were offered a credit instead of a refund, which felt like a way to lock us into coming back. Unfortunately, we decided to give them another chance. Fast forward to December 1st, 2024, when we booked a 3.5-4.0 open play session from 1 pm to 3 pm. When we arrived, the session was overbooked--there were only three registered participants initially, but when I showed up with our large group, it swelled to 12 people, generating additional revenue for the venue. However, when we arrived, we were shocked to be sent to the outdoor courts, despite the fact that the website made no mention of outdoor play. This was misleading, especially given that it was freezing outside with brutal wind. It was clear that they had no intention of informing us about playing outdoors in such conditions, which felt like deceptive advertising. The team's response was weak--Matt simply stood there offering a refund as if that solved the problem. There are better, more reliable courts nearby, and it's frustrating to deal with a place that lacks transparency, professionalism, and respect for its customers. Montclair/Fair Lawn Pickleball has lost our business for good. f outta here

I've read all the negative reviews so here's the reasons I find this a five star gym. Note my…read moreinterests and situation probably are different from yours, so I am very clear regarding these factors so you can judge whether this gym makes sense for you. Lifetime bills itself as an athletic country club. It definitely has that feel. Many amenities are included in membership including towel service, saunas, lockers with locks installed, a cafe, a spa with massages as well as full beauty services. An infants and Kids Academy (at extra cost) are available. Indoor sauna and steam rooms are available plus indoor whirlpool, lap pool and leisure pool. In season there's an outdoor pool. Basketball courts, rock climbing and a squash court and pickleball at available. Lots of pickleball - lessons, leagues and just play. I assume this is eating into some of the time alloted to other activities but since I joined after pickleball exploded as an activity, I can't judge before and after. Plus I do not play any of the above racket sports. Classes galore including yoga, cycle, Pilates, Barre and dance. Training classes at various levels of intensity and desired outcomes are numerous. As a new member you get a free training session. Everyone said, since I have neck surgery and have nuts, bolts and screws in my neck, I should schedule my personal session with Jason. And Jason caught into my physical limitations more quickly than many physical therapists. Afterwards, I bought another lesson with him, and a cardio evaluation, both of which were very worthwhile and kept me improving. The equipment floor has a wide variety of weights, machines, bicycles, ellipticals, treadmills - just about everything you'd think of. Plus there is staff all over. From time to time, I've needed help with equipment or have a question and everyone has been most helpful. The facility is exceptionally clean with no gym odor whatsoever. I truly hate the gym smell and I don't know exactly how they do it, but the ventilation and odor control must be superb. The equipment is very well maintained. I reported that one of the recumbent ellipticals wasn't working and someone was there within 5 minutes to fix it. Due to my physical limitations, most of the classes are off limits to me. (My neurosurgeon said "No pickleball or sky diving"). The personal training has been first rate. I dislike swimming, so while I watch people doing laps and just handing out in the indoor pool, I have no personal experience. I am on Medicare and get this gym free through United Healthcare Supplement as a benefit. It is about 20 minutes from my house. Other gyms were closer but not nearly as well appointed or clean. In addition to the distance, another trade off here is limited hours for those using Medicare. Entrance times: M-F 9:30 to 3, Sat after 2 and all day Sunday. Now if you come in at 3 on a Tuesday, you can stay as long as you want, but you have to be there by 3. I don't know what it is like to do an entire work out after work or in the evening although when I've stayed past three it's clearly starts getting more crowded. Since it's free, I don't have to assess a value vs benefit. It's an expensive, high end gym. There's another gym, also free, within walking distance. I'd rather drive 20 mins. Then again, I'm retired. I like working out on the weight equipment and recumbent elliptical bicycle. It's been incredibly helpful I have so many equipment options so I can find things that work for my specific circumstances. And as I have gotten stronger, more equipment is available. Personally if you have the money, I'd definitely at least tour one of the Life Time facilities.

They've done it again! Basketball court has been close since March 22 for 'renovations' and the…read morepickleball courts are closed too. It's now the end of April, and as you might have guessed, the Life Time which can never finish any maintenance work, has once again failed to deliver.