Pickleball players

About Our Club

Promoting pickleball in Walker, Minnesota since 2013

Our Story

The Walker Area Pickleball Club was established in 2013 by a group of local pickleball enthusiasts. What started as a small group of passionate players has grown into a thriving community of over 180 members.

A significant milestone came in 2024 when, with the support of club and community members, we raised funds to expand our facilities. Today we have 7 dedicated outdoor pickleball courts at Walker City Park, plus 4 sport courts available for tournaments, making it one of the premier pickleball destinations in the region.

Our mission is to promote the enjoyment and benefits of playing pickleball within the Walker community and surrounding areas. We welcome players of all skill levels and ages!

Our Facilities

Outdoor Courts
Walker City Park

Outdoor Courts

Beautiful outdoor courts on the shores of Leech Lake:

  • 7 Dedicated Pickleball Courts
  • 4 Sport Courts: Available for tournaments

Note: We use Playtime Scheduler for coordinating play times, but courts are not individually reservable.

Walker City Park, Walker, MN

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Walker Area Community Center
Walker Area Community Center

7 Indoor Courts

  • 2 Year-Round Courts: Located in the gym
  • 5 Seasonal Courts: In the hockey arena (May–September)

Note: A fee is required for use of indoor facilities.

105 Tower Ave East, Walker, MN 56484

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Board of Directors

Our dedicated board members volunteer their time to keep the club running smoothly.

WPC Board of Directors - From left to right: Renee, Doug, Nancy, Tom

From left to right: Renee, Doug, Nancy, Tom

Renee Wasmund

Treasurer

Renee and husband Lou are residents of Ventura, CA but spend their summers in Walker. Retired local government executive and CPA. Playing pickleball since 2018.

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Doug Lenz

President

Lives in Walker since 2018 with wife Sue. Former Thermo King Corporation product management/marketing leader. Playing pickleball since 2022.

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Nancy Rezac

Secretary

Nancy and her husband Ralph moved to Walker from Victoria 6 years ago. They began playing pickleball shortly after their move and continue to enjoy the game as well as the friendships they've formed through the community. They have 5 daughters and 7 grandchildren who live in the Twin Cities area.

Tom Klister

Vice President

Tom and wife Wendy are residents of Punta Gorda, FL but spend their summers at Leech Lake. Retired Sales & Marketing leader at Caterpillar Inc. Watching pickleball YouTube tutorials since 2024!

Membership Benefits

Participate in two annual tournaments
Support court maintenance and equipment
Access organized play sessions
Be part of a growing community
Join for $20/year