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.

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.
 * 6-9:45pm Apple Valley Community Center, $3, three to six courts, all levels


 * One opinion: Apple Valley is the worst place to play volleyball. Some teams there are mean to new people.... not friendly at all and I recommend people not to go there.
 * Another: I find Apple Valley's open gym to be one of the best--but I agree, it would be better if people were friendlier and less selfish.
 * Another: I had one of the best nights of volleyball there not long ago. And I was travelling in from out of town, very much a stranger.
 * I agree. It's better if you bring your own team. Most players there have their own team and they play together. They don't want to play with other players. But if you have your own team, that's a good place to play.
 * I've never had trouble finding or forming a team with others there.

Indoor

 * 10:30a-11:45am (age 55+ only) Williston Fitness Center (Minnetonka, 952-939-8370), $3
 * 11:45am-1 Williston Fitness Center, $3
 * 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, (Starting in August check frequently for changes. Any changes posted on Community Gym office window. No volleyball November 2nd due to elections in gym), 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.  Concessions including cold drinks available for purchase.
 * Evenings Luxton Park (112 Williams Ave SE, Mpls, 612-370-4925), $3
 * 7-10pm River Valley Athletic Club (Stillwater, 651-439-7611), $10(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.
 * 8-10pm Davis Community Center (Golden Valley, 763-512-2345), $3 - A couple of A level players but mostly BB, B, CC.

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)

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 55422updated April 8, 2009
 * 7-9:30pm St. Paul Arlington Senior High School (651-293-8733) Bring own volleyball. $2
 * 7:30-9:30pm Mounds View Community Center, $5 ($2 res)
 * 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.

Thursdays

 * 12-1 Shoreview Community Center, $7.50 admission ($6 res),
 * 6-9 Williston Fitness Center, $3, Make sure to CALL AHEAD, as they often have leagues playing on Thursdays as well. (Updated January 2009  )  (Williston cancelled until Fall 2010)
 * 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)
 * 6:30-9:30 Eagan Community Center $6 Beautiful facility, two courts. A whole bunch of people, very little organization. Very cliquish. Most of the people knew each other and play on the same teams each week. It really might as well be league play. Not very friendly.
 * 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), $3, varied level of play depending on participants. Outdoor

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)

Indoor
Outdoor - Sand
 * 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.
 * 8-10 Chaska Community Center
 * 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
 * 6pm - 2am Northdale Middle School, $3, 11301 Dogwood St NW, Coon Rapids
 * 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
 * 3-6 Apple Valley Community Center, $3, three to seven courts, all levels

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

 * 8a-12n Shoreview Community Center, $7.50 admission ($6 res),
 * 1-3 Chaska Community Center
 * 10am-1pm Eagan Community Center $3
 * 1-5 Crystal Community Center, $4, October-March only
 * 3-6 Apple Valley Community Center, $3, three to six courts, all levels; 3/22/09: Dropped in from out of town. Found players very welcoming and play level good.
 * 7-10 Hopkins High School/Lindberg Center, $3, 3 courts of all levels
 * 8pm-10pm Andover Community Center, $2, 3 courts all levels (see schedule) $4 for non residents. low to median levels.

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) ??



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

Southeast

 * 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)