Pickleball has earned its place as a top choice for folks who want fun, friendly competition in Washington DC. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, DC’s parks and recreation centers have you covered with indoor and outdoor courts. Below is a simple guide to help you find your next game.
Palisades Recreation Center
Address: 5200 Sherier Place NW
Parking: Off-street and on-street
Outdoors:
• Four hybrid courts
• Net sets and balls in locked storage bin
• Play Levels: 2.5 to 3.5
• Schedule:
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Saturdays (odd dates: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; even dates: 10:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.)
Indoors:
• One full-sized court and one smaller training court
• Net sets and balls in locked storage closets
• Best for beginners and advanced beginners
• Schedule:
• Tuesday, Thursday 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (closed June–August)
Chevy Chase Community Center
Address: 5601 Connecticut Ave NW
Parking: Off-street and on-street
Outdoors:
• Two courts
• Net sets and balls locked in storage bin
• Schedule:
• Monday – Saturday 6 a.m. – noon
Indoors:
• One court
• Net set and balls available at the front desk
• Schedule:
• Monday 10 a.m. – noon
• Friday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Edgewood Recreation Center
Address: 301 Franklin Street NE (On-street parking)
• Indoors: Tuesday, Thursday 12–2 p.m. (multiple courts)
• Outdoors: On demand (check inside for equipment)
Friendship Recreation Center
Address: 4500 Van Ness Street NW
Parking: On-street
Outdoors:
• Two hybrid courts
• Net sets and balls locked in bins
• Best for beginners and advanced beginners
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Newark Street Park
Address: 3307–3499 39th St NW
Parking: On-street
Outdoors:
• Three hybrid courts
• Wheeled nets locked to the fence
• Bring your own pickleballs
• Schedule:
• Tuesday (3.5 and above), Thursday (advanced beginners), Saturday (open) 9 a.m. – noon
Emery Heights Recreation Center
Address: 5701 Georgia Ave NW
Parking: Off-street and on-street
Indoors:
• Three courts
• Net sets and balls in locked storage
• Levels 2.5 – 3.5
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (closed June–August)
Takoma Recreation Center
Address: 300 Van Buren St NW
Parking: On-street only
Outdoors:
• Two dedicated pickleball courts (converted from junior tennis)
• Lights available until 10 p.m.
• Bring your own balls
• Levels 2.5 – 3.5
• Open play any time
Hearst Recreation Center
Address: Quebec and Idaho Streets NW
Parking: On-street only
Outdoors:
• Two pickleball courts next to Tennis Court #1
• Net sets and balls locked in a storage bin
• Levels: advanced beginners through intermediates
• Schedule:
• Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Volta Park
Address: 1555 34th St NW
Parking: On-street only
Outdoors:
• One court on the basketball courts
• Net sets and balls in a locked bin
• Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday noon – 3 p.m. (September 1 – May 14)
Jefferson Middle School
Location: 9th Street and Maine Avenue SW
Parking: On-street only
Outdoors:
• Two dedicated courts and four hybrid courts
• Net sets and balls in locked storage bin
• Schedule:
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30 a.m. – 8 a.m.
• Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
King Greenleaf Recreation Center
Address: 201 N Street SW
Parking: On-street only
Outdoors:
• Two dedicated pickleball courts
• Bring your own paddles and balls
Indoors:
• Three full-sized courts
• Net sets and balls locked in storage closet
• Levels 2.5 – 3.5
• Schedule:
• Tuesday, Thursday 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
• Thursday evening 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (closed late June – Labor Day)
Arthur Capper Recreation Center
Address: 1000 5th St SE
Parking: On-street only
Indoors:
• Three full-sized courts
• Net sets and balls in a locked storage closet
• Levels 2.5 – 3.5
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday 10 a.m. – noon (closed late June – Labor Day)
Garfield Park
Address: 1–299 South Carolina Ave SE
Parking: On-street only
Outdoors:
• Net sets and balls in a locked storage bin
• Levels 2.5 – 3.5
• Schedule: Check with Pope Barrow (mpb56054@yahoo.com) for days and times
Hillcrest Recreation Center
Address: 3100 Denver Street SE
Parking: Parking lot available
Indoors:
• One court
• Beginners and advanced beginners
• Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Rosedale Recreation Center
Address: 1701 Gales St NE
Parking: On-street
Indoors:
• Three full-sized courts
• Net sets and balls in locked storage closet
• Levels 2.5 – 3.5
• Schedule: Wednesday, Friday 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (closed late June – early September)
Sherwood Recreation Center
Address: 640 10th St NE
Parking: On-street
Indoors:
• Three full-sized courts
• Nets and balls locked in storage closet
• Levels 2.5 – 3.5
• Schedule:
• Monday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Thursday 7 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.
North Michigan Park Recreation Center
Address: 1333 Emerson Street NE
Parking: Parking lot and street parking
Indoors:
• Three courts
• Schedule: Friday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Edgewood Recreation Center (Second Location)
Address: 300 Evarts St NE
Parking: On-street only
Indoors:
• Levels 3.0 – 4.0+
• Tuesday, Thursday 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
Address: 1100 Michigan Ave NE
Parking: Off-street and on-street
Outdoors:
• Four dedicated courts with lights
• Level 2.5 – 4.0
• Bring your own balls
• First come, first served for tennis courts #3 and #6, which also have PB lines
• Two wheeled net sets available
• Portable nets in the DPR center to sign out
Pick the Place that Fits Your Game
Washington DC hosts a growing pickleball scene that welcomes new and seasoned players. With indoor and outdoor options spread across the city, you can find the court and schedule that fits your needs. If you’re a beginner, look for sessions marked “beginners” or “advanced beginners.” If you’re more seasoned, drop in at open play times or courts that allow play at any time. Grab your paddle, bring some pickleballs, and enjoy the DC pickleball community.
Have fun playing pickleball in Washington DC and keep an eye out for new spots that keep popping up as the game grows in popularity.