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Where to Play Pickleball in Washington DC: A Handy Guide

Posted by Henry Lee on

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.

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