The OKC Pickleball Club began in 2009 when Don Stanek and Ron Barnes, along with 3-4 other players, started playing at the Santa Fe Club. In October 2009, Don and Vicky Noakes joined the group, and by January 2010, they had moved to the gym at Quail Springs Baptist Church, playing on one court twice a week. Vicky arranged additional playtimes at Quail Springs Methodist Church on Mondays and Fridays, and membership grew slowly from 6 to 15-20 players by the end of 2010.

In 2012, new facilities were added with the help of Lynn Whipple, Peggy Cobb, and others, increasing membership to 65 players. Peggy Cobb became the USAPA Ambassador for OKC West, managing equipment purchases and membership records. By the end of 2012, the club had 85 members. Don and Vicky Noakes established a website for the club, and Ron Barnes designed a logo for OKC Pickleball t-shirts.

By January 2013, the club offered beginner classes and received several USAPA grants to purchase portable nets and equipment. The membership reached 152 by the summer of 2013. They organized various clinics and demos, and Boulevard Paddles, a pickleball store, opened in November 2013. By the end of the year, the club had grown to 152 members and continued expanding.

In 2014, the club officially became the Greater OKC Pickleball Club, with elected officers and a new logo. They obtained non-profit status and organized the Yukon Senior Games, the first USAPA-sanctioned tournament in Oklahoma, attracting 71 participants. Membership reached 240 by May 2014 and continued growing, ending the year with 271 members. They expanded playing locations and introduced a rating system for members.

From 2015 to 2019, the club continued to grow, organizing numerous tournaments and events, including the State Games of Oklahoma, and participated in the Oklahoma State Fair. They implemented a member rating system and conducted clinics and demos at various locations. By the end of 2018, the club had 700 members. They also introduced several new playing venues and hosted major tournaments, raising substantial funds for charity and increasing visibility.

In 2019, the club organized multiple charity events and tournaments, increasing membership to 721 players. They received a $500,000 grant from the MAPS 4 project for new pickleball courts. The club continued promoting pickleball in the community through events like the Oklahoma State Fair and offering clinics and demos at various locations. They expanded their reach by securing new venues and introducing more structured playing opportunities.

By early 2020, the club held its annual membership party with 275 participants and elected new officers. They organized the State Games of Oklahoma at LifeTime Athletics, attracting 470 players and achieving great success. With nearly 800 members, the club remains dedicated to promoting pickleball, offering numerous playing opportunities, and actively engaging in the community. They have expanded their facilities, improved their organizational structure, and continued to foster a welcoming environment for players of all ages and skill levels.