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A guide to pickleball in Washington

Where to play in and around Washington by setting and level, when open play is busiest, and how to find a game. Built from the courts and schedules on Vara Performance, so it changes as venues and organizers post.

60Places to play
39Free public
2Indoor
7With lights

Showing games near Washington, DC

Where to play

9 places in Washington and 51 more places within 15 miles. Places we know the most about come first.

Free public courts

Parks and city courts. Walk on, first come, first served.

And 29 more on the courts page →

Clubs, gyms and rec centers

Membership, day pass or drop-in fee. Check the court page for what each one asks.

Limited access

Schools, churches, campuses and bases. Check who can play on the court page before you go.

Access not confirmed

From map data that doesn't say who may play. Check before you go.

By level

From the levels that posted sessions name. Sessions that don't name a level count toward neither list.

Newer players

Sessions that start at 3.0 or below, or places marked beginner-friendly.

No beginner-level sessions posted around Washington right now. Free public courts are an easy place to practice.

Stronger players

Sessions that start at 3.5 or above.

No 3.5+ sessions posted around Washington right now.

Not sure of your level? How skill levels work.

When it's busiest

No open play is posted around Washington for the next 14 days. Run a regular game? Post it free and it shows here.

Indoor and lights

Indoor

For rain, heat and winter. Places with indoor courts on record or indoor sessions posted.

Lights

Outdoor courts with lights on record, for evening play.

Upcoming open play

Nothing posted yet for the next 14 days.

This week in Washington · Open play in Washington

Find a game

  • Open play near you: every session posted around you this week. RSVP so the organizer knows you're coming.
  • Need a 4th: post the time and place, and players nearby can join your game.
  • Groups: join a regular game that sends an invite every week.
  • Ladders and leagues: challenge players at your level.