Minnesota Open Volleyball

Here is a list of all known open volleyball (also known as pick-up volleyball or drop-in volleyball) opportunities in the Twin Cities. Please add any you know of. If a location (Indoor or Beach) has a court available anytime, please list times where there is likely to be a game happening. Notes on availability and quality on each item are appreciated as well. Please provide a source for all listings if known.

Volleyball times change, are canceled, and end often, so if you are trying a new location, please call in advance during the day/before the weekend to confirm there will be volleyball that night/weekend.

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Meetup group
Checkout the meetup group if you are "intermediate" (able to consistently pass to the setter and usually make decent sets to a hitter). They schedule several beach volleyball gatherings per week: Mpls Intermediate Pickup VB . Playing levels vary among players, but most players are at a C/CC/B level, with a few BB/A and an occasional D player.

also you can search facebook: Twin.Cities.Volleyballers

Listings - Twin Cities
Please list in a consistent format. E.g. Time, City, Facility Name & Number, # of courts, and Details (dates, environment, level of play), $.

All times P.M. unless otherwise noted. All sessions open to all people 18 and over only (no kids allowed, no membership required) unless otherwise noted. All are up to six-on-six games unless otherwise noted.

Indoor

 * 12-1pm St. Paul (Skyway) YMCA, free to Y members (must have Y membership or be a guest) one court; fairly high level of play.
 * 6:30-9:30pm Midtown YWCA, $3-$8 Ran by GLASS, Gay and Lesbian Athletic Sports Society ** (depending on how many people are there), two courts, A/BB/B levels, year round.  ***Oct. 2013 Update -- Great level of play, well run, draw for teams***
 * 6:30-9:30pm Apple Valley Community Center, $3, three to six courts, all levels, year round.  ***Oct. 2013 Update -- Great level of play, mixed, at times, cliquey...but one of the better-run Open Gyms ***
 * Adult Rec Volleyball in NE MPLS!!!!   All skill levels allowed for friendly contests at Windom Community Center.  7 - 9 pm, $4.  Lots of fun!

Indoor

 * 6-9pm (sometimes until 11) University of Minnesota Saint Paul Gym, $8. Volleyball has priority over basketball on one court (usually have to ask staff to put up net and kick bball players off). Level is highly variable. On the high end, A-BB, low end, C, rarely D. Unsure of hours/attendance when weather improves and during summer session at the U. (added 4/23/07) No one playing 9/30/2008. This group may no longer be active.
 * 6-9pm Agricultural & Food Sciences Academy (100 E. Vadnais Blvd, Vadnais Heights), $2 (Winter ONLY) NOV-MARCH? They only have one court and its very low level.
 * 6:30-9:30pm Edgerton Elementary/City of Maplewood Community Gym 1929 Edgerton St, Maplewood, 651-249-2145, (Any changes posted on Community Gym office window), Closed March 26, 2013 & April 30, 2013 ONLY. Adult Co-Rec (18+) $4. Enter building through door off north (rear) parking lot. Year-round. Fun mixed group of competitive playing levels. 3 courts. First come, first serve. 48 player limit. Cold drinks available for purchase.
 * Evenings Luxton Park (112 Williams Ave SE, Mpls, 612-370-4925), $3 (Not currently listed in Parks & Rec program schedule for summer - may change again in the fall. Park info)
 * 7-10pm River Valley Athletic Club(winter only) *summer they play beach somewhere (Stillwater, 651-439-7611 ask for Karl), $12(non-members) Very Friendly group, was only six of us the night I went, so I got to play 2 1/2 hours of 3 on 3. Fairly high level(please no beginners)(there is a group of 6 local people that text each other to make sure they have enough)
 * 8-10pm Davis Community Center (Golden Valley, 763-512-2345, main #952-988-5100), $3 - A couple of A level players but mostly BB, B, CC. Seems to be declining in numbers on Tuesdays, skill is very wide-spread, and often poor. ** Oct. 2013 Update -- Very mixed level of play...great place if you want to bring a few teams to "scrimmage" or play...Davis Community Center has two courts...typically, only one is used.**
 * Lakes Free Church * 29620 Olinda Tr  in Lindstrom, MN. 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Free. 2 courts  mixed group 4 v 4 to 6 v 6 play. Loose rules on top net touch and foot faults. No pressure just fun!

Outdoor

 * 5:00p-dark At New Hope Civic Center - Rockford Road East off of 169 - turn left on Zealand Ave N - courts on right...no cost to play. When it's warm out, we're playing (April - Sept)
 * 6:00p-dark At Maple Grove Community Center of of Weaver Lake Rd...Courts are located between Community Center and Cub Foods. http://www.meetup.com/Maple-Grove-VB-club-com for schedule.

Indoor

 * 12-1pm St. Paul (Skyway) YMCA, free to Y members (must have Y membership or be a guest) one court; fairly high level of play.
 * 6:00-10pm Sol Volleyball Robbinsdale Community Center - Door 18, $5 Discount Punch Card (Pay for 10 & save) 17 yrs old…….. $ 30, 18-54 yrs old…$40, 55 & older…….$30, FOUR courts available: 2 – Co-Ed courts 2 – Power courts** **Players must play at a BB or higher level. Address: Robbinsdale Community Center - Door 18 is in the back of the school, 3730 Toledo Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422'updated April 8, 2009.
 * 7:00-10:00PM - Mounds View Community Center, $5 ($2 res). B level. Nice facility. Closed during the summer.
 * 7-9pm Sabathani Community Center, 310 East 38th Street Minneapolis. This is Minneapolis' advanced GLBT open gym. See www.glassports.org for more information (there are lower level open gyms available as well on different nights at other locations). Facility: 1 court. Playtime varies depending on # of people. Can play the entire time or very little depending on # of people who show. Level is typically Men's USAV BB/A. Summer hours: 6:30-9pm.
 * 2012
 * Tayolrs Falls elementary school. 2 blocks up the hill past the gas stations and then right turn 2 blocks on right hand side of street. 7:00pm to 9:15 pm. $3 ... 1 or 2 courts mixed age's , moderate competition. some old fat dudes also like 'SPIKE" ... (me) ... no pressure, if you're up that way stop by ....
 * 7-9 pm White Bear North Campus November 4 - March 26 Wednesdays Skip Dates: March 11  (i have never been here)

Thursdays

 * 12-1 Shoreview Community Center, $7.50 admission ($6 res),
 * 1-3 (or later) Inver Hills activities building, free. Ends in April. No membership required. 2 courts.
 * 6-9 (sometimes until 11p) University of Minnesota Saint Paul Gym, $8. Volleyball has priority over basketball on one court (usually have to ask staff to put up net and kick bball players off). Level is highly variable. On the high end, A-BB, low end, C, rarely D. Unsure of hours/attendance when weather improves and during summer session at the U. (added 4/23/07)


 * 7-10pm Stillwater Junior High. During school year only. Use door next to loading dock on North side of building. Good level of play, B to BB. $5 (updated 10/2015)
 * 7:45-9:45 New Hope Community Center Gym (Attached to Cooper High School), one court; low level of play, $3.
 * 8-10pm Davis Community Center (Golden Valley), $5, varied level of play depending on participants. Starts week of sept 10th 2012. No play in summer.

Outdoor

 * 5:00p-dark At New Hope Civic Center - Rockford Road East off of 169 - turn left on Zealand Ave N - courts on right...no cost to play. When it's warm out, we're playing (April - Sept)
 * 6:00p-dark At Maple Grove Community Center of of Weaver Lake Rd...Courts are located between Community Center and Cub Foods. http://www.meetup.com/Maple-Grove-VB-club-com for schedule

Indoor

 * 7-11pm Champions Hall located at 7000 Washington Ave S, Eden Prairie. 4-5 courts to be set at women's height to accomodate reverse 4s or all women's play. 2 courts to be set at men's height for mixed 6s play. Cost is $8. Please bring your own volleyball. You can pay with your card
 * 12-1 St. Paul (Skyway) YMCA, free to Y members (must have Y membership or be a guest) one court; fairly high level of play.
 * 7-11 Ralia Sports Center (Maple Grove), $6, four courts, all levels of play including reverse 4s (competitive) available. Note: As of September 2011, Ralia hosts tournaments every other Friday. Check website for open VB schedule: http://www.raliasportscenter.com/Volleyball/Volleyball%20Adult.htm
 * 8-10 Chaska Community Center - Very low level players (C-D). If you are non-resident, the cost is $8.75. 
 * 6:30-9 Brimhall Elementary School (Roseville), $5, three courts, intermediate and high levels of play available. first come first serve.
 * 6pm - 9pm Phalen Recreation Center, $2, two courts (sometimes one), intermediate to high levels of play, winner plays on till loss.
 * 6pm - 9pm Johnson High School Gymnasium, FREE-- two courts, one for girls, one for guys. ***After calling the school - found out this is not every Friday (depending on school activities) AND is mainly for YOUTH!
 * 7pm - 1am Northdale Middle School, $4, 11301 Dogwood St NW, Coon Rapids, Fall 2015 session will begin September 18th and run through December 18th. (Session pass is available for $35) Three courts. Limit of 63 players in the gym at any one time. Once limit is reached players must wait in hallway or return later in the evening.
 * Outdoor - Sand
 * 7-11PM Maple Grove / Mama G's - Weather Permitting typically starting in May - Pickup Games

Indoor

 * 8:00a-11:00a Central Middle School - Eden Prarie - $5/visit or buy a season pass, October-April
 * 9a-12:30p Crystal (Forest School or the Community Center) Power, $4, October-April only.  LINK:  http://www.ci.crystal.mn.us/docs/Recreation/12_DEC_JAN_opengym.pdf
 * 3-6 Apple Valley Community Center, $3, three courts, all levels.
 * 2013 update:  I recently started playing.  The asian guy is really nice.
 * The left court is really cliquey. Unless you know someone or you've been playing there for years you aren't getting on that court.The middle and right courts are pretty good about letting people play though.

Outdoor

 * 10a-? Lake Riley, pairs
 * "There is a decent sized crowd, and really nice, that regularly plays 2's starting at 10am on Saturdays. However, Thursdays is hit or miss."

Indoor

 * 5-11pm Bethel University, Arden Hills MN $5 But you have to call to make sure they are open. median-high level
 * 9a-12n Shoreview Community Center, $7.50 admission ($6 res),
 * 1-3 Chaska Community Center
 * 10am-1pm Eagan Community Center $3 All year round
 * 1-5 Crystal Community Center, $4, October-March only. No pre-set teams meaning that you WILL be seperated from your friends, "NO PLAYING TOGETHER" LINK:  http://www.ci.crystal.mn.us/docs/Recreation/12_DEC_JAN_opengym.pdf
 * 3-6 Apple Valley Community Center, $3, three courts, all levels; 3/22/09: Dropped in from out of town. Found players very welcoming and play level good. 2013:  I recently started playing.  The asian guy was really nice.
 * 7-10 Hopkins High School/Lindberg Center, $3, 3 courts of all levels (call ahead... the gym is used for tournements sometimes on sundays) No open volleyball in August. Need to call ahead 952-988-4519...Open volleyball schedule not always accurate. Played here recently and not many people came. Also, they only want to play with themselves and will go to great lengths to have it that way.
 * 8pm-10pm Andover Community Center, $2, 3 courts all levels (see schedule) $4 for non residents. low to median levels.
 * 2p-4pm - Van Cleve Community Center, Minneapolis, $4. call ahead for times and gym availability 612.370.4026. updated 9/1212
 * 1pm-3pm. Davis Community Center (Golden Valley) (see Schedule ), $5, varied level of play depending on participants. Starts week of sept 10th 2012. No play in summer.
 * 6:30-9:30 - River Falls. Public Montessori Elementary School gym.  $1.  Players of varying skill, but good overall.

Outdoor

 * 10a-4 Round Lake (Eden Prairie), Free (pairs games only)
 * 12-4 Round Lake (Eden Prairie), Free
 * 6:30 - Dusk Driftwood Park, New Brighton, (just west of Silver Lake Road on 5th St. NW) $2 fee covers use of bathrooms, water fountain, and a hose to wash off with - play generally in the B-C range, program runs through August (no ball on July 4th)
 * Evenings? Radisson Hotel (Plymouth) ??


 * 3:00p-8p At Maple Grove Community Center of of Weaver Lake Rd...Courts are located between Community Center and Cub Foods. http://www.meetup.com/Maple-Grove-VB-club-com for schedule

Listings - Greater Minnesota
Please list these by region rather than by day-of-week.

Southeast
North WI: River Falls: Tuesday nite league play: Sunday 6;30 pm; open: high level; Hoffman park;
 * Rochester: National Volleyball Center (see Schedule)
 * Prescott, WI, Mondays 7:30-10:00pm, Prescott Middle School, two courts, all play levels, free (612-366-4098)
 * Eveleth High School: (contact James by text only 218 329 2517) (wed)
 * Deer River: (contact James by text only 218 329 2517) (sun)
 * Chisholm: (summer) Mixed Sand Volleyball (contact James by text only 218 329 2517) (thurs & sat)
 * Hibbing: Grace Lutheran church, near the movie theater (mon)