Dancu Community Courts, Big Sky Community Park

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Public courts in Big Sky

August 2025 opened · Free outdoors cost

In season now · Year-round

Outdoors at the Dancu courts in the warm months; pickup moves indoors to BASE in bad weather and winter, where a BASE pass is required.

Free open play

BSCO pickup and drills are free at the Dancu courts (2026); a BASE pass is needed when play moves indoors.

Eight new courts and free morning pickup in Big Sky.

The Dancu Community Courts opened in August 2025 in Big Sky Community Park, with 8 dedicated pickleball courts and 2 tennis courts on crack-resistant post-tension slabs. The Big Sky Community Organization runs free pickup every morning and free drills twice a week, and moves play indoors to its BASE center when the weather turns. An easy add-on to a Big Sky or Yellowstone trip.

At a glance

Courts: 8 dedicated pickleball + 2 tennis
Opened: August 2025
Open play: Daily 8–11 am, plus Fri 5–8 pm
Drills: Tue and Thu 9–10 am, free outdoors
Cost: Free outdoors
Good for: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

What’s here

Dedicated courts
Outdoor
Open play / drop-in
Lessons and clinics
Free to play
Tournaments

Weather this week

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Lessons, clubs and gear

Big Sky Community Organization
Free pickup, drills with an instructor and a Silver Picklers session for older players.
BASE Community Center
BSCO’s indoor center, where pickup moves in winter (pass required).

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

TournamentMid-SeptemberUsually
Fall Fest Pickleball Tournament
A morning community tournament from BSCO and Big Sky Rotary at the Dancu courts (Sept 20 in 2026).

Where to stay

slopesideHuntley Lodge
Big Sky Resort’s original landmark hotel, with a pool and hot tubs.
15 min drive
cabinLone Mountain Ranch
Historic guest ranch of log cabins with its own trails.
10 min drive
hotelThe Wilson Hotel
Modern hotel in Town Center with studios and suites, walkable to restaurants.
5 min drive
innRainbow Ranch Lodge
A 21-room riverside lodge on the Gallatin with the Wild Caddis restaurant.
15 min drive

Nearby

Ousel Falls Trail · 5 min drive
Short, popular hike to a waterfall on the South Fork of the West Gallatin.
Historic Crail Ranch · 5 min drive
Homestead cabins from Big Sky’s ranching days, with a self-guided tour.
Lone Peak Brewery · 5 min drive
Big Sky’s brewpub, a locals’ spot for a pint and a burger.