Marquardt-Miles Outdoor Courts

Venue Overview

Marquardt-Miles Outdoor Pickleball Courts is a 24-court dedicated outdoor pickleball complex at Apex Park and Recreation District's Simms Street Recreation Center in Arvada, Colorado. Arranged in six pods of four courts each with landscaped areas, pavilions, and lighted play, it's one of the largest purpose-built outdoor pickleball facilities on the Front Range and was named Westword's 2023 Readers' Choice for Best Place to Play Pickleball in Denver.

About the Courts

Located behind the Simms Street Recreation Center, the Marquardt-Miles complex was purpose-built for pickleball rather than converted from tennis or multi-use courts — a rarity in the Denver metro, where noise and neighbor-proximity disputes have shut down courts elsewhere (including Denver's Congress Park). The 24 courts are numbered west to east: courts 1-4 are the west-most pod, followed by 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, and 17-20, with courts 21-24 on the southeast corner of the complex. Landscaped pathways, pavilions, and dedicated parking connect the pods, and lights allow for evening play into the fall and spring.

• 24 dedicated outdoor pickleball courts arranged in six pods of four
• Lighted for evening play
• Landscaped grounds, pavilions, and dedicated parking near the courts
• Year-round outdoor play, weather permitting; indoor drop-in pickleball available at Simms Street November through March
• Westword's 2023 Readers' Choice winner for Best Place to Play Pickleball in the Denver area

Reservations & Daily Play

Daily court time at Marquardt-Miles is booked through Apex Park and Recreation District's online reservation system. Courts operate on a mix of reserved and first-come, first-served play depending on time of day, and Apex enforces a 7 a.m. earliest start time for morning bookings under a local noise ordinance. Courts are locked when snow or ice is present, and players are asked not to climb fences or attempt to shovel locked courts. Alcohol, food, gum, sunflower seeds, and tobacco products are not permitted on the playing surfaces to protect the court conditions.

Amenities

• Six four-court pods connected by landscaped pathways
• Pavilions available for rent (included free with rentals of 16 or more courts)
• Dedicated pickleball parking lot near the courts, with overflow parking throughout the Simms Street complex
• Access to Simms Street Recreation Center's indoor facilities, including a preschool gym, multi-purpose gymnasium, and arts studios
• Electrical power, tables, and chairs available for larger rentals by request

Tournaments & Events

Marquardt-Miles hosts a full slate of organized pickleball events throughout the season, from club mixers and clinics to larger sanctioned tournaments. Large events, tournaments, clinics, and private parties are booked directly through Apex Park and Recreation District's rental interest form, which requires a non-refundable deposit to confirm the reservation; casual daily-play reservations are handled separately through the standard online court-booking system.

Planning Your Event Here

With 24 courts available for block booking, on-site pavilions, and parking built specifically for pickleball traffic, Marquardt-Miles can accommodate everything from a weekday mixer to a multi-day regional tournament. Apex requires advance notice for large rentals, along with details on expected attendance, power needs, and equipment. The complex is located at 11706 W. 82nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80005, at the Simms Street Recreation Center (303-467-7120).

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